Well it's been about a week and a half since we found out - finally! - that we are having another girl. I think I've spent all of that time obsessing about, researching and trying out different names for little Secondi. It's a daunting task! Jan & I have talked about all the different directions we could go in, such as another goddess name, another Scandinavian name, something that starts with F, something that ends in A, or something just so off the wall that it would still jive with the name Freja. There are a lot of websites where - trust me - you can spend way too much time looking up names and their meanings & origins. As with the first time around, we are open to suggestions if anyone has any ideas!
Freja still has no idea that we are expecting a new addition. We had a fun week of gorgeous fall weather, walking around & playing at the park and enjoying the changing leaves. Today is cold and rainy so we read just about all of her books this morning, and are planning to make pumpkin muffins when she gets up from her nap.
What's baby up to at 19 weeks?
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.
Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. 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. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.
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