Aislin Fun Facts
When is Aislin's due date?
January 14th
What is the average weight for a baby at birth?
7.5 pounds
Which of the five senses is strongest at birth?
Smell
How many extra calories does breastfeeding burn each day?
500 calories
What was Morgan's biggest food craving?
Ice cream
At how many weeks did Aislin's morning sickness end?
18 weeks
How soon can a baby's heart rate be detected by ultrasound?
Around 6 weeks
Babies are born without which bone(s)?
Kneecaps
What is the "liquid gold" that is produced before breast milk called?
Colostrum
What will Morgan's baby's name be?
Wesley
What are Aislin's top 3 baby names?
Matilda, Diana, Eloise
How many extra cups of blood does a woman's body contain by the end of pregnancy?
About 9 cups
At about what age do babies begin to smile?
About 6 weeks
How long does it take for the uterus to shrink back to pre-pregnancy size?
6 weeks
When did Morgan's morning sickness end?
At the end of her second trimester
Who is the first person Aislin told when she found out she was pregnant?
Her sisters
What is the hormone called that a pregnancy test detects?
HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)
At what point can a baby recognize their mother's voice?
From birth
What is the common nipple cream lanolin made from?
The oil found in sheep's wool
When is Morgan's due date?
What was Aislin's biggest food craving?
Red meat
What is the first kick a mother can feel called?
Quickening
What is the average heart rate for a newborn?
Around 140 beats per minute
What hormone triggers uterine contractions and milk letdown?
Oxytocin
Who was the first person Morgan told when she found out she was pregnant?
Her coworker