COUNTDOWN TO BABY

[rtil]

it still amazes/horrifies me that this is how humans have babies

i always wondered what it would be like if women laid eggs instead

imagine all the electronic devices and careers that would be centered around taking care of the eggs during the 9 month growth

[zhicago]

18 Weeks

It's a boy!!!!!

This week was obviously a big deal because I got to find out that my little fetus is actually a boy! AND on top of that ], our Glorious Leader Rtil is doing an amazing thing by starting an online baby shower /donation charity where you can get a pizza baby pixel award for helping out. This means so much to me and I appreciate to anyone who helps out!!


Medical information for this week:

How your baby's growing:
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.


How your life's changing:
Hungry? An increase in appetite is pretty common about now. Make it count by choosing meals and snacks that are rich in nutrients instead of empty calories (chips, French fries, candy, and other sweets). Bigger, more comfortable clothes are a must now as your appetite and waistline grow.
Your cardiovascular system is undergoing dramatic changes, and during this trimester your blood pressure will probably be lower than usual. Don't spring up too fast from a lying or sitting position or you might feel a little dizzy.
From now on, when you do lie down, it's best to lie on your side — or at least partly tilted to one side. (When you lie flat on your back, your uterus can compress a major vein, leading to decreased blood return to your heart.) Try placing a pillow behind you or under your hip or upper leg for comfort.
If you haven't already had a second-trimester ultrasound, you'll probably have one soon. This painless procedure helps your practitioner check how your baby's growing, screen for certain birth defects, check the placenta and umbilical cord, determine whether the due date you're working with is accurate, and see how many babies you're carrying. During the exam, you might see your baby moving around or sucking his thumb. Bring your partner along, and be sure to ask for a printout for your baby's first photo album!

[Sinitron]

i see a big fist for crushing the weak-minded in an iron vice and a big foot for kicking ass once the supply of booze and women runs out

[DrRumack]

your name is lauren?

whoa

[Necronomitr0n]

^lol

[Necronomitr0n]

anyways congrats to you zhi, this is exciting stuff

[trent bortknob]

your name is lauren?

whoa

THAT'S MY GIRLFRIEND'S NAME WTF

[salutations]

are you gonna let us pick its name?

i dont think the father is ok with vocaloid names

Sal must be ecstatic to be the baby daddy 

she would be if she were the daddy
shes more like a beloved uncle

wtf bithch don't hit me ^ 4 ne child support then

[salutations]

also taytlor why is the name lauren surprising do you think that is an uncommon name or did you just want to tell us you had a girlfriend why am i even here

[Pants, the terrible]

name it blossom, or bubbles!

[trent bortknob]

also taytlor why is the name lauren surprising do you think that is an uncommon name or did you just want to tell us you had a girlfriend why am i even here

wow, don't be so quick to judge. it was pretty obviously a somewhat sarcastic remark, acting as if it was a really bizarre coincidence that a person online had the same name as someone i know in real life.

not everyone constantly tries to brag that they have a girlfriend. i don't even think it's a particularly good thing to brag about, as most people have partners of some kind. so that is just a cynical assumption.

and of course, i'm only left with one other option. if i'm not bragging, then obviously i'm an idiot who thinks lauren is an uncommon name. however, it was completely obvious through context and the all-caps styling that my post was not to be taken seriously, so it looks like the real idiot here is, well, you!

[Shida]

You never joke around much these days so I can understand if people take what you say 100% seriously, especially with the written word

[Shida]

Oh my post needs more broody words of love;
aaa zhi he is growing so much, i am so excited, seriously!

[trent bortknob]

You never joke around much these days so I can understand if people take what you say 100% seriously, especially with the written word

i figured that made it more obvious. i always thought all-caps was the one foolproof way to actually convey sarcasm online

[trent bortknob]

but whatever FUCK IT this thread isn't about me it's about zhi's glorious tomato

[salutations]

also taytlor why is the name lauren surprising do you think that is an uncommon name or did you just want to tell us you had a girlfriend why am i even here

wow, don't be so quick to judge. it was pretty obviously a somewhat sarcastic remark, acting as if it was a really bizarre coincidence that a person online had the same name as someone i know in real life.

not everyone constantly tries to brag that they have a girlfriend. i don't even think it's a particularly good thing to brag about, as most people have partners of some kind. so that is just a cynical assumption.

and of course, i'm only left with one other option. if i'm not bragging, then obviously i'm an idiot who thinks lauren is an uncommon name. however, it was completely obvious through context and the all-caps styling that my post was not to be taken seriously, so it looks like the real idiot here is, well, you!

wow dude chill out. i was also kidding. sorry for making jokes on the internet i will be more compassionate towards your feelings from now on. take a chill pill, read some books, light some candles, listen to some jazz. but hey thanks for writing me a novel telling me what an idiot i am!!!!

[rtil]

i gotta fix the smileys.........................soon

[zhicago]

everyone smile, im making a lasagna

[salutations]

^______________________________^

[salutations]

p.s. i have a girlfriend