Making Soap and a Baby

First of all, I have good news to share.  Baby G's triple screen test came back negative, so we are in the clear for Downs, spina bifida, and trisomy 18.

Even better news is that I've started to feel some little kicks and flutters in my tummy.  At first, I wasn't sure if I actually felt them, but they've gotten stronger and I'm able to recognize them better.  This week they checked the heartbeat, but it took a minute to get a rhythm because Baby G was wiggling around so much.  I knew he/she had been movin' and shakin' in there!  The movements are strongest in the morning between 9 and noon.  Yesterday I felt him/her a few times in the afternoon as well.  Like all moms say, it really does feel like tiny flutters or faint taps on my belly.  Most of them I feel a little over to my left side.  I guess Baby G has Daddy's strong legs!

Baby G currently measures approximately 5.5 inches from crown to rump and weighs about 7 ounces.  Getting closer to one pound!  Our next milestone will be the 20 week ultrasound on Halloween!  We should know the sex of the baby and get some cool 4D photos.  Here is my photo of 18 weeks.

In other news, today I am making laundry detergent.  Several ladies at work have done the same with nice results.  You can check out the instructions at this homesteading website.  The cost savings are significant, with each 2-gallon batch totaling around $0.71.  We all know how expensive laundry detergent can be, even the discount brands.  I have to wait 24 hours for the mixture to gel, but once it's done I will post pictures.

Take care!
The G's