How far along? 24 weeks--- YES!
How big is baby? Cantaloupe- about a foot long and just over a pound
How big is baby? Cantaloupe- about a foot long and just over a pound
What’s baby doing this week?
- The child is now gaining around 3 ounces (90 grams) a week.
- Baby weighs about 1.3 pounds and is 12 inches long.
- The eyelids can be seen very clearly.
- If born at this stage is officially considered viable, she may well be able to survive.
Baby
gains about 3 ounces this week. The weight is in muscle, bone mass and
organs. The body begins to fill out with its appearance increasingly
becoming more like that of a newborn. Taste buds begin to form. If I drink something strange or bitter, baby may be observed showing her distaste.
Total weight gain/loss?Around 7 pounds when I weighed myself last night, but that was after a big dinner so I'm thinking I am still sitting at the 5 (maybe 6 pound) mark. I will find out when I go in for my appt on Monday!
Symptoms? Holy pinched sciatic nerve Batman! It just never ends. Dead leg galore! But, I'll take that over puking any day of the week.
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks? I think I have one starting. I have had such incredibly sore skin, like a bruise. So I finally looked in the mirror at the bottom of my bump and I see a little pink stripe. YUCK! There goes my dreams of no new stretch marks. But it's a stretch mark within a stretch mark. Who knew that was possible? Hopefully that means it won't be as noticeable since it's already in stretched out skin.
Sleep? The pregnancy induced insomnia is starting. It's awful. I think a lot of it is due to my hubby's never ending snores (seriously guys- it's bad!) I usually wake up around 4:30-5 and am up for awhile, then I fall back asleep for a few more hours. The weird preggo dreams are kicking in on top of it all and combined with my dead, aching leg that keeps me tossing and turning I would say it's safe to admit I'm pooping out! Might be time to add a nap into my day ;) (hee hee, "yeah right" says every other mom of a three year old)
Best moment of the week? I was talking with Nathan about how it would be his job to help look after his baby sister and keep her safe. And as part of a "practice drill" I asked how he would react if he saw a boy kissing his sister. He told me he would run and get dad (not the answer I was looking for.) I asked what he would get his dad for and he told me it was so that he could get his gun, since he (Nate) is not allowed to touch them. Oh boy! It looks like this little girl's boyfriends are going to have to contend with not just one, but two disgruntled men cleaning guns at the dining room table on date night!!!
Food cravings Do Resee's Peanut Butter Cups count as food??
Maternity clothes? Yep
Stretch marks? I think I have one starting. I have had such incredibly sore skin, like a bruise. So I finally looked in the mirror at the bottom of my bump and I see a little pink stripe. YUCK! There goes my dreams of no new stretch marks. But it's a stretch mark within a stretch mark. Who knew that was possible? Hopefully that means it won't be as noticeable since it's already in stretched out skin.
Sleep? The pregnancy induced insomnia is starting. It's awful. I think a lot of it is due to my hubby's never ending snores (seriously guys- it's bad!) I usually wake up around 4:30-5 and am up for awhile, then I fall back asleep for a few more hours. The weird preggo dreams are kicking in on top of it all and combined with my dead, aching leg that keeps me tossing and turning I would say it's safe to admit I'm pooping out! Might be time to add a nap into my day ;) (hee hee, "yeah right" says every other mom of a three year old)
Best moment of the week? I was talking with Nathan about how it would be his job to help look after his baby sister and keep her safe. And as part of a "practice drill" I asked how he would react if he saw a boy kissing his sister. He told me he would run and get dad (not the answer I was looking for.) I asked what he would get his dad for and he told me it was so that he could get his gun, since he (Nate) is not allowed to touch them. Oh boy! It looks like this little girl's boyfriends are going to have to contend with not just one, but two disgruntled men cleaning guns at the dining room table on date night!!!
Food cravings Do Resee's Peanut Butter Cups count as food??
Movement? TONS! This kid is a little wiggle worm and I love every second of it. She is quite the crotch stomper though and will get you out of nowhere. I love watching my belly roll back and forth with her.
Labor signs? No
Belly button in/out?Flat with one half looking like it might be about ready to pop
Labor signs? No
Belly button in/out?Flat with one half looking like it might be about ready to pop
What I miss: The gym! The way this girl lays it seems I can't even get the dishes done without an achy pelvis, working out seems to be out of the question. I am really looking forward to getting my butt back in shape though. I never thought I would be that person but I really do miss my exercise!
What I am looking forward to: Every day from here on out as my little miss grows bigger and stronger and more ready to meet this world.
What I am looking forward to: Every day from here on out as my little miss grows bigger and stronger and more ready to meet this world.
Milestones: Today is V-day!! Also, this week we will pass the gestation where I had Noah.
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