What "They" Say About Our Baby's Development: Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts her at just over a pound. Since she's almost a foot long, she cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but her body is filling out proportionally and she'll soon start to plump up. Her brain is also growing quickly now, and her taste buds are continuing to develop. Her lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help her air sacs inflate once she hits the outside world. Her skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
Weekly Food Comparison: An ear of corn
The Good: Very strong kicks from our little girl. She's in there having a dance party - usually she starts right when I lay down to go to bed. Let's hope that she doesn't continue this when she's on the outside and is sleeping at night and dancing during the day!
The Bad: Braxton Hicks contractions - yesterday I was actually cramping a little bit after an active few days and I was told to put my feet up, drink water, and stop lifting heavy things (over 20lbs.) which, unfortunately means Santi (can I just take a moment to say that my BABY boy is now 30 lbs!) I can lift him in and out of his crib, highchair etc if I need to (when I'm home alone with him) but I can't carry him around. So he's doing a lot more walking down the stairs, etc. and he actually likes it!
The Weird: Nothing odd this week
Currently Craving/Avoiding:
Avoiding: Not much
Craving: Sugar, sugar and more sugar!
Doctor Updates: I have an appointment on Tuesday. We'll be talking about c-section dates, and we'll be talking about my gestational diabetes test which I should have soon. Ugh, I'm not looking forward to drinking that super sweet drink, although since I'm craving sweets this time maybe it'll be more bearable?
The Weekly Belly Bump: Here's the 24 week belly!
I feel like I'm carrying so differently than I did with Santi. I'm just gaining weight (I've gained 5lbs so far this pregnancy!) in my belly. Maternity pants, aside from one pair are all falling off of me. My maternity shirts I'm wearing are majorly size XS and S. While this is nice, it's making it hard to get dressed since I have so few options.
I'm also feeling a bit of nesting. I went through my closet this morning and pulled out things that I hadn't worn in forever and knew I wouldn't wear even after the baby is here and I'm back in normal clothes again. We're shopping this weekend for paint for the baby's room (pink!), and furniture next month. I've managed to get some clothes for her and am starting to put things away. Just a few more months and this little girl will be joining us and turning our world upside down!
