19 weeks

She's a zucchini! We've made the transition to vegetables I guess...I think they want me to get hungry(er). I'm still waiting for that infamous watermelon. Will they call it that? Wait - I guess not. The baby wouldn't get THAT big, would it?? [fingers crossed]

Uh, this picture looks pretty crazy. I kinda thought it'd be too early for her to be this scrunched up (if you're claustrophobic, don't look!):

19 Weeks

Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces, and she measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the length of a small zucchini. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine, and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. If your baby is a girl, she has an astonishing six million eggs in her ovaries.

This is a crucial time for sensory development: Your baby's brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. While you may think your womb is a quiet place, it's far from it and your baby may be able to hear what's going on now. What's she listening to? The main sounds are blood moving through your vessels, digestive noises from your stomach, and your voice. Some women like to talk directly to their babies, but even if you don't, your baby can still hear you as you talk to others. Research shows that she's learning to distinguish your voice from others and she'll soon show a preference for it. Studies have shown that when a pregnant woman speaks, her baby's heart rate will decrease, indicating relaxation. Let Dad get in on the act too — encourage him to talk to your baby.