17 weeks check in

Hello little pumpkin,
A lot has been happening in our world together. Every weekend it seems we are consumed with some local event or are traveling to Massachusetts for wedding related tasks. My apologies it has been so long since I sat down and published a post, but I do have all of these written in my head every week.

During week 14 mommy has finally told the principals at school and is slowly telling teaching staff and folks at the counseling service. It has been really exciting to share our news. This is the email reply I received from one of my principals:
"Congratulations! I may be the only sucker in the world for this kind of news after my own daughter's 26 year struggles, but I remain an absolute fan of birth and child-rearing. You are a candidate for parent-of-the-year every year! Knowing you, so is Dad!"
Such a kind email, from a kind person.

During week 14, mommy also found out her friend, Stephanie, is having a boy! His name will be Peter and he will be just a month or so older than you. I think we are going to spend some of your early moments visiting Stephanie and Peter as we will both be home with newborns. We are so happy for them!  We visited Uncle Josh and Auntie Britt and Miss Emilia this weekend. It was fun to see Ollie with a little baby. He didn't pay much attention to her but loved her baby toys. It was fun to spend some time with them and get to know Miss Emilia a bit better. They are really excited about adding you to our family too. While in New York we went to target and looked at some furniture and bedding. If you're a girl we think we found a color combo we like:

 or maybewith navy skirt?  

from www.engagingmystery.com

This is sort of my inspiration for a color palette since the glider is that sort of green color - but walls would be a pinky coral. Maybe with abstract jungle animals.

For a boys room we are not changing the color - it's light blue like Oliver's room right now and we love it. But I would be adding lots of brighter accents. 

And I would like a Jungle animal theme based on this art work which I will order from etsy! So exciting to think about!

You are developing very well, as it is very clear I have a bump now! My symptoms appear the same lately, no sleeping through the night without Benadryl, acne on my neck and back and although I had some sporadic migraines right before starting the Bendryl - they have become daily.  I think I am starting to feel some pressure when you are moving - which is SO exciting!

During week 15, we had a great time riding the train at Kids Day with Oliver, from Burlington to Shelburne and back. I don't think I have ever seen your brother so quiet with his eyes open! He would just sit there and stare out the window and sometimes look at me and say choo-choo! It was great. Stephanie, Darren and their son Alex came with us as well as Tina, Gabby and Nicholas - Moms from my Moms group. Gabby is also in Ollie's daycare class. Later we had lunch with Stephanie and Darren and ALex, took a walk, went for a quick jump in the bouncy house then ended with the three of us having some creemees @ Burlington Bay Cafe. The next day was mother's day.  Oliver and Daddy made me a gift from the two of them and from YOU. The one with the lines and dots, Oliver made, then the blue one with the purple center is from Daddy. The third, pink and blue one is from you. Daddy made it pink and blue because we don't know if you're a boy or a girl yet. Daddy said every year, you guys will make me another to fill my pot.

We spent mother's day with your Grandma Brenda. We went for a walk on Church St and had brunch at Magnolia's. It was very yummy! After that Grandma bought mommy some flowers to plant- some petunias for the back porch. I love them, they attract hummingbirds! I saw one just a few days later- just a little baby one too :)

I am feeling pretty much the same as the previous weeks however my face is changing some. I have really really dry and plump lips - which makes it look like I have had collagen injections! It is definitely pregnancy related as this has never happened to me before. I have also started craving vinegar in a major way. For example - I had a bag of plain chips and dipped them in a bowl of vinegar before I ate them. I also love spicy pickles right now. Fruit is also high on my list - pineapple, strawberries, watermelon YUM. I really enjoyed ice cream and oreos for your brother, but haven't really enjoyed eating sweets like that, even when I have them. I still get full at dinner very easily and have really not enjoyed any chicken dish I have made. The other night I ate a plate of green beans for dinner.   

During week 16, after much planning, we had your t-Jocelyn's bachelorette party! But before we go there - I had my second dress fitting. They messed up the strap on my dress- too thin- but overall, the non-maternity dress fits pretty well!

It was a fun day getting to spend some time with T-Jocelyn and Shaina. We went to the fitting, grabbed some coffee, they loaded up on some beverages for the limo - mommy had mojito flavored seltzer! Then we got all dressed up and ready to go! We joked around that you have started to hear things this week and if you turn out to be a party-er this will have been a big influence on you! ha ha. We went to paint night in Boston, which was really fun, then had dinner together and some drinks and dancing at the end of the night.
Overall - T-Jocelyn had a great time and that's what really matters most. The picture on the left shows the t-shirts mommy made for the entire bridal party. Our paintings are shown on the right - along with everyone who came to celebrate T-Jocelyn! We love her SO much!

 During that day, Oliver, Daddy, Vavo and Vavo went to Buttonwood Park and Zoo and had a blast on the little train and seeing all the animals. After his nap, he and Danny and Dave and his kiddos took all our dogs for a walk! Dodger, Fenway (our dogs) Sammy (T-Jocelyn & T-Scott's dog) and Annie and Riley (T-Craig and Shaina's dogs).  He had fun - but you can't tell too much from this picture!

Mommy has noticed this week that I am feeling a lot more pressure and bulging from the area where you are now located. It feels really firm and a lot more noticeable to me. I feel you rolling a lot now and it gets crampy some times. I am also getting nauseous with the migraines I get daily - not so much fun. I have been drinking at least 100oz of water a day, and have started adding the acceptable 1 cup of coffee a day in order to help the migraines. It does, but it is only brief relief.   

The day I turned 17 weeks I had a Doc appt w Dr Hansen again. She said you sound great! So far I have only gained 2lbs - which seems almost impossible given that I have a significant bump and have taken on an extra cup size in my bust. She sent in the info for the hospital to call for our anatomy scan - which will check out all of your major organs. We are excited to see how you are developing and to make sure all is going smoothy and you are healthy. We are also excited to find out your sex and whether we have a little girl or boy coming. The appt is scheduled for June 6th - which is the day your daddy had hoped Oliver would be born 6/6/11. We are excited to try something new if you are a girl and if you are a boy, we are excited by the fact that we already have experience with an awesome boy, Oliver, and can only imagine how much fun it would be to have another boy! We know your name will be Noelle if you are a girl, but we haven't a clue for certain what your name would be if you were a boy.

The girls list looks like this: Noelle Gemma, Sloane, Cora, (we both like these names) I like Harper, Kendall, Charlotte, daddy likes Capri but mommy does not. It's on his list.
We like Noelle Cora (as of yesterday May 25 but it could change)

The boys list looks like this: Holden, Harrison, Beau, Beckett (we both like these names), then there are Everette and Emerson which mommy likes. We have toyed with Oscar but it hasn't ever really made the list. I can't get over the possibility that you could be called Oscar the grouch.
We like the combos of Holden Harrsion and we tried on Beau Beckett - apparently we are enjoying the alliteration in the boys names.

We are going to try and take a poll again from family and friends about what sex you will be...so far it's:
Girl:                                           Boy:
Mommy                                    Vavo Carlos (yep that's it!)
Daddy
Vavo
T-Jocelyn
T-Craig
Shaina
Grandpa
Grandma Ellen

We'll be getting more rolling in soon - maybe it'll even out?


There is this cool chart on pinterest:

According to this chart -
your heartbeat is above 140 -GIRL
I crave salty foods - BOY
No morning sickness - BOY
Happy mood - BOY
Dry skin - BOY
Sleeping on my left - BOY
Lots of Headaches - BOY
You're looking like a BOY by this definition!

Your daddy and I JUST did the ring test and it said I am having 2 BOYS...and that's all for babies.
Chinese Gender chart says we're having a GIRL (which by the way, it said for your brother as well!)
Mayan Gender predictor says that adding the age of mom at conception and year of conception that even= girl and odd=boy, You came out to be EVEN which means GIRL and just for good measure I tried your brother and his came out to be boy so it appears as valid as it could be, ha ha. 
So - old wives tales so far say it's an even split! We shall find out soon enough!

 I am still craving vinegar - the more vinegar the better! I recently bought two bags of salt and vinegar chips and it wasn't vinegary enough LOL!  I also am still very interested in fruit and recently have been indulging in frozen Reese's peanut butter cups - but haven't enjoyed having the ice cream form (unless paired with LOTS of strawberries) weird I know! I have also been enjoying orange flavored seltzer! YUM! Also worth noting is that I have had some swelling in my hands so cautiously took off my wedding rings for the remainder of the pregnancy and have been wearing the blue topaz your daddy gave me as a wedding gift. It is beautiful, the same shape as my engagement ring AND your daddy gave it to me, so I feel ok about it being my replacement ring for now.  

Also - right around mother's day, Oliver started (and it has only increased) talking about his brother AND sister! We laughed at first saying that we are only getting one of you, but he is convinced that there are two of you. He also thinks that we are each carrying a baby and that he has three Octonaut toys, one for him and one for his brother AND his sister to play with! :) it is very sweet and kind. He has also started talking about which toys he will share with you. I think he is going to be a great big brother to you. 

LAST but not least - the most exciting thing about this week was that Friday night May 23rd - I was heading to bed after falling asleep on the couch reading a baby book and I felt you rolling around with lots of pressure. I put my hand up to the pressure and felt you give a BIG kick or push back! It was awesome getting to feel you on the outside! Such a milestone! I have missed that feeling! I haven't felt anything like it since, but as daddy said, we're getting closer now!

Love you tons!
mommy

 Development:

17 Weeks: Baby is the size of an onion!

Because the HCg in your body has been replaced by progesterone you may, this week, start to notice many of the pregnancy symptoms such as nausea and vomiting starting to ease off and even disappear completely. However, there are other things such a pelvic instability which can begin to arise around this time.

Any anxiety you are feeling should begin to ease off now as you become more accustomed to the changes taking place in your body.

Your baby may now begin to notice noises from outside the womb even if they are not very loud. Loud noises can however irritate your baby and make them restless.

Your baby is now able to move his head, mouth, lips, arms, fists, hands, legs, feet and toes and will continually do so to exercise and practice for life outside your womb. pregnology.com

According to the bump.com - you're about 5.1 inches long and weighing about 5.9 ounces. You're also growing a thicker umbilical cord!

 

16 Weeks: Baby is the size of an avocado!

 From this period on your baby will be able to distinguish between dark and light and although his eyes are still closed, like you he can tell the difference from night and day.

Urinary Infections

During the time of your pregnancy you are more likely to develop cystitis as your growing uterus puts pressure on your bladder making you feel the need to urinate more frequently. It is more likely that urine is left in your bladder making it susceptible to the germs and bacteria which cause inflammation. Additional sources of infection are the increased amounts of nutrients now present in your urine.

Progesterone replaces hCG

Starting this week the pregnancy hormones (hCG) will steadily be replaced by progesterone which can make your body weaker and your bowels sleepy. This can result in harder stools and constipation (yuck-yes) due to an accumulation of matter which the bowels take longer to process and excrete. It is important to maintain a healthy and varied diet with plenty of fiber to ensure this doesn't lead to the development of hemorrhoids. Info courtesy of pregnology.com

According to thebump.com emails - you are about 4.6 inches long and weight about 3.5 ounces. You're growing hair, lashes, and eyebrows and you're beginning to listen to my voice as the tiny bones form in your ears. Such exciting stuff!

15 Weeks: Baby is the size of a naval orange!

 Your baby's head is now the size of a marble and his hands like little peas. His muscles are becoming stronger as he treads water in his amniotic fluid. Occasionally he may get hiccups from swallowing the amniotic fluid which may fill his tiny stomach. This means he is not only swallowing but practicing breathing and even sucking. This swallowing and moving of his upper lips is in practice for feeding when he is born.

If you have had previous pregnancies there is a small chance that you will recognize and feel movement but in most cases it takes a few weeks longer before you will notice this. pregnology.com (started to feel some pressure and rolling)

According to the bump.com - baby weighs an average of 2.5 ounces as is 4 inches long. 

14 Weeks: Baby is the size of a lemon!

 Around this time the baby's hair will start to grow and his body will be covered in tiny fine downy hairs which will produce tallow to emulsify his skin and protect it from the amniotic fluid. Although his vocal chords will now be ready, he can't yet make any noise as this requires him to breathe air.

Your baby is now becoming a lot more active and he can move his arms and legs as his tiny brain is now able to control the muscles.

Your skin and hair may change under the influence of your hormones during pregnancy and the changes range from dry skin and flaky patches to oily skin causing pimples and blemishes. Your hair can also thicken up and shine or it may dry out and in some cases you may lose more than you normally do. All of this is nothing to worry about and is a normal symptom on the increased levels of various hormones now present in your body.

You may notice a dark line on your belly, running from your navel to your pubic bone and some stretch marks may appear. This is again dependent on your body's reaction to hormones. pregnology.com

According to the bump.com -  baby is 3.4 inches and 1.5 ounces - almost doubling in weight since last week! 

Can't wait to see what the coming weeks bring!

love-mommy

13 Week Check In!

My dear little pumpkin,
It has been quite busy over these past few weeks!
The weekend after I last wrote you Mommy, Daddy and Oliver drove down to Massachusetts for T-Jocelyn's bridal shower.  While Mommy was down there, Shaina and I went to try on our bridesmaid/matron of honor dresses for the wedding. The ladies were well at work adding a strap to my gown and trying to figure out how they would accommodate little you into my gown. They didn't seem very worried - it sounds like they have to do this all the time!   The next day, I attended T-Jocelyn's bridal shower. It was a beautiful event and I was happy to have you experience it with me. There were a few close calls with a mimosa that almost gave away that Mommy was pregnant but I finagled my way around it. However, your T-Mary missed a few of my cues when talking to T-Berta and accidentally slipped that we are expecting. T-Berta was sworn to secrecy.  Your T-Jocelyn opened lots of beautiful gifts and had lots of fun. She loved our scrapbook, cupcake holder and thank you notes. She also loved the decorations Mommy made for the shower.  


This is Mommy getting a hug from T-Jocelyn at the shower :) Somehow we managed to match dress colors almost identically!

10 weeks pregnant with you!




The next week (@ 11 weeks) Mommy went in for blood work for several chromosomal tests that will be used in connection with a nuchal translucency test/ultra sound to tell us about your health. I spoke with the nurse about  Mommy's lack of ability to sleep through the night and she suggested Mommy take some Bendryl, which is safe for pregnancy, to help me sleep. It has worked wonders. I have started to feel more energy and less tired so easily now that I am sleeping. I still don't have much for an appetite most days, so I have only gained a pound so that is actually good given I had some extra pounds already.  Most weight should be gained later in the pregnancy, so this is actually very normal.   The weekend following the blood work, Daddy had some work stuff to do so Mommy and Ollie had some date time! We went to a dance party on Friday night and to hold some bunnies on Saturday. We also had a special little backseat picnic, just the two ( ...three!) of us.On Sunday, Grandpa and Grandma Ellen came over and we told them the good news. We hid  your ultrasound pictures in a folder with Oliver's Easter picture so they got to see both. They were very excited. Grandpa thinks you're going to be a girl.
 
I almost forgot...we asked Oliver at one point during the 10-11 weeks what he might like to name you if you were a boy: Harrison or Holden (two names we like) and he said Harrison - then he told us, like from Chuggington (a tv show about trains). We'll see how that one holds up (It's got a Mommy vote!).

Another fun name thing happened during week 12. Daddy just started a new job two weeks ago so his schedule changed from 10-6. This has meant a lot of new adjustments but mostly, Daddy takes Oliver to daycare in the morning. Well on the morning of our ultrasound at the hospital for the nuchal translucency test (NT), Ollie woke up, saw snow on the ground (yes 3 inches on April 16th!) and said, "tonight is Christmas Eve!" Well your Dad said it's a sign that we should name you Noelle if you are indeed a girl. Noelle is a front runner if not THE name you will have if you are a little girl.

This leads me to our 12 week ultrasound. It was pretty hysterical actually because your Mommy is quite the overachiever with drinking plenty of water all the time (plus I am ALWAYS thirsty!). Well the ultrasound technician said I could use the bathroom before the ultrasound but I was nervous about not getting good results so I didn't fully empty my bladder - well we they tried to see you ALL we could see was my very very still full bladder! SO I had to get up and go again!

Well after that we got to see beautiful YOU! It was as if it finally sunk in that we would really be having another baby. You are growing PERFECTLY! Crown to rump length (CRL) was 5cm and your heart rate was 168bpm.  You were just hopping around in there for a while then you were lifting your arms and waving that hand. We have a video of the whole thing - it just blew me away. There you were so well formed and so perfect - and you developed SO much since just 3 weeks ago! It is just astounding to see you grow! Your little hands and feet and legs and arms are just so great to see and of course just so cute! The ultrasound technician said you look great and that your NT was 1.43 which is GREAT. 2 is in the normal range for your gestational age but everything below that is just awesome!  Daddy asked if it was too soon to tell sex and the technician said that she could get up to 80% accuracy which measuring some angles.  She took a long time trying to get the right angles and it was very close, but she said if she were to guess from the measurements she took (angle between genitals and spine) that you could be a girl? We are excited whether you are a girl or a boy and we are so happy you are healthy!  We aren't sharing this "guess" until it is confirmed at 20 weeks - because after all, it's easy for a few angles on an moving baby to look less than/greater than at any given moment - as we saw from her trying to measure you.  The only people who know that you might be a girl are your grandparents because we know they will keep a secret. 

12 week ultrasound! Full body picture.

Your adorable little face with your hand raised to say hello to your Mommy and Daddy!









It was during this week that Mommy told Ollie's (and your future) daycare about your arrival in October and needing a spot for you when Mommy goes back to work.
Mommy also told her colleagues at work and my supervisors. 
On Easter Sunday we broke the big news to our family! We sent them this text message. For your family in New York - we had dinner with them and did the same type of thing we did for Grandpa and snuck the picture in with the Easter picture and slipped it to your great grandma.  Everyone was surprised and excited for our newest addition.

We are beyond excited as is our WHOLE family and all of our friends!! 
After Easter, Mommy had April break from school which consisted of a Dr's appt for you again. Oliver got to come with me and he got to briefly hear your heartbeat and see you on the ultrasound monitor. He is only 2 1/2 so it didn't capture his attention too much, but I was pretty excited to hear and see you again, even if only for a minute. Doc says everything sounds great! I continue to have trouble sleeping if not taking the Benadryl and the doc gave me the ok to use some topic cream on my chest and back acne.  AT the end of this week Vavo and Vavo came to visit. We surprised them with a lobster dinner when they arrived and Oliver gave Vavo a pot we made together using his feet and fingers to make a butterfly and flowers. In the pot was a blue hydrangea for transplant in their yard.We got to spend Vavo's birthday with her - shopping and out to dinner. Vavo bought Mommy some maternity clothes at Karen's Closet - a consignment store in Essex. WE also ordered some things on Gap.com. Mommy had also purchased a dress for T-Jocelyn's wedding shower rehearsal at the Little Vermonters Consignment Event earlier in the week - it's really pretty blues and pinks. I am thinking that if you are a girl - I'd love to have your room in those colors. Exciting things are happening! It all still seems a little surreal. All I do know is how much I love you already!
Love,
Mommy
 

Development: 

13 Weeks: Baby is the size of a peach!

"You are now in the second trimester of your pregnancy and if you are suffering from any of the pregnancy related symptoms these should begin to decrease now and you should start to feel better and have more energy.

This is the week when most women choose to tell the rest of the world about their pregnancy because the chances of miscarriage are now greatly reduced although many women choose to tell immediately after they have the results of their pregnancy test.

It is wise to tell your employer that you are pregnant early on in order that they can seek a replacement or a temporary worker to fill your position once you have gone on maternity leave. It may also be the case that some of your work related activities have to be changed if for example you are involved in any heavy lifting duties which are not advised during pregnancy. Legally you are only obliged to inform your employer 3 months before your expected delivery date although it is generally impossible to keep your secret that long because of the increased size of your tummy.(Told my supervisors but going to tell HR after we get back from school break. My principals don't know quite yet but will after break as well.)

Your uterus is now almost as big as a fist and the top of your uterus (fundus) is now at the same height as your pubic bone (symphysis). The midwife will regularly measure the distance from the fundus to the symphysis (fundal height) and record this on your visit card in centimeters.

The baby now has good space to move around as the amount of amniotic fluid in the womb is increasing. Occasionally he may take a sip of this and this will train his swallowing reflexes. The placenta ensures that this fluid is constantly refreshed and repleted because your baby will already pee in it. This is a good sign that his kidneys are now functioning properly.

Although all your baby's teeth are shaped and formed they are still hiding in the gums and will only come through a few months after birth.

The baby and the placenta now weigh approximately 30 grams." photos and text courtesy of pregnology.com

 

 

12 weeks: Baby is the size of a plum!

 "Week 12 signifies the first milestone for you and your baby. The major organs are now formed and will continue to develop and your baby will now focus on growth.At this time the chances of miscarriage are greatly reduced. (woohoo!)

Over the past three weeks the baby has doubled in size and the digestive tract now begins to move into place, allowing the baby to start transporting food. The bone marrow now makes white blood cells which will help the baby fight infections and the placenta will begin to create hormones.

The baby will now begin to move his hands, making small fists and often they try to grasp the umbilical chord. However this is so strong and sturdy it is impossible for him to do it any harm and you will see after the birth how difficult it is to cut the chord. The head will now begin to lift and he will now be able to move his feet. At this time your baby is also able to yawn and may also try to suck his thumb. The part of the bowel which was attached to the umbilical chords will now be drawn into the baby's tummy. (we got to see in the ultrasound that this is progressing well!)

The baby's brain has grown considerably and the basic structure will remain as it is now until after the birth. The baby's heart will now beat at a tremendous rate, over 160 beats per minute. This will however drop to between 120 and 160 after birth.(it was 168 at our ultrasound!)"

 Your own body will now produce almost half again the amount of blood as usual which will be used to transport nutrients to the placenta and for the disposal of waste coming from your baby. This increase of blood going to the baby can result in a drop in your own blood pressure causing dizziness as there is less blood to your brain.(Yes! Definitely feeling a little dizzy now and then)

It is often said that pregnant women `glow` and this is because the increased levels of hormone in your bloodstream can help improve the color of your skin and make your nails and hair thicker and shinier.

Your uterus will now be about the size of a grapefruit but because it sits higher the pressure on your bladder may be relieved meaning you shouldn't have to urinate as frequently as before." (definitely feeling the grapefruit size this week - I wore my first pair of maternity pants this week and they were just much more comfortable than my regular jeans).  photos and text courtesy of pregnology.com"

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 weeks: Baby is the size of a lime!

 "Your baby has already completed its most important stage of development. By this point the basic foundations of all his vital components are now in place and simply require growing and developing further. His skeleton now consists only of cartilage and only during the first years of life outside the womb will this be replaced by natural bone.

The head of the baby is still very large compared to the body, about half the total size of the fetus. In this week the irises of your baby's eyes will grow as will his tiny nails. His eyes are now closed and will only open again around week 26.

Your pregnancy should still not be visible although you will be able to feel your growing uterus. If you lie flat on your back and gently feel above your pubic bone with your fingertips you should feel a hard edge. This small ball-like structure is the top of your womb although it will be a while before you will begin to develop a clear pregnancy belly.

Many women are concerned with their weight and during pregnancy this is even more so. Some women find that they lose weight within the first few months because they are working or they suffer from pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness. Others find they gain weight quickly and each woman is different so try not to worry too much at this stage. The average weight gain during pregnancy is somewhere between 12 and 20lbs and this can be gained at the beginning, the middle, or at the end of the pregnancy. Some women weigh less at the end of their pregnancy than they did before although this is very rare. The important thing is that you do not suddenly start to diet as it is vital that your baby gets all the necessary vitamins and minerals to help him grow properly." (I haven't gained any weight these first 12 weeks.) photos and text courtesy of pregnology.com

 

10 weeks: Baby is the size of a prune!

"The tail of the fetus disappears completely this week and your baby begins to resemble a tiny person. The organs will continue to develop and the jaw will be formed as will the upper lip. The baby's eyes are now fully opened but as of next week they will close and remain closed until week 25.

The baby's head is still very big compared to the rest of the body. The inner ears are now ready and the outer ear will now begin to develop although the baby still won't hear anything for quite a while. The tissue joining the fingers will now begin to disappear and the fingers will separate, making them independent of each other. The urinary tract will now also be formed.

By the end of this week the placenta will be formed and the baby will be fed via the umbilical chord which is now also formed by three blood vessels which will connect it to the placenta. These blood vessels are well protected by a jelly like layer which completely surrounds them.

If you are using a folic acid supplement you can stop around this time as the brains and spinal chord are now complete. However, continuing to take this throughout your pregnancy will not do any harm.

In week 10 the hormone hCG is at its highest concentration and many women find this is when they experience the most acute symptoms of their pregnancy. After this period, things should gradually ease off as the hormone levels are reduced". (still having pretty strong food aversions) photos and text courtesy of pregnology.com