I am so forgetful right now so forgive me if I don’t update as often as I should. With that being said, this pregnancy seems to be moving right along! I am currently 24 weeks and estimate that I have about 15 weeks left. My children always seem to show up at least a week before their due date so I have to make sure I’m ready, you know? I’m thinking I’ll be in labor the week after my birthday. Anyway, updates guys!
Your baby will now be around a foot long, and the size of an ear of corn. They weigh around 600g and will be gaining more every week. At 24 weeks into your pregnancy, your baby would be considered viable and with a chance of survival if they were born prematurely.
Even though your baby is mainly just laying down flat now, and growing a bit longer, there are some subtle changes also taking place within their body. Their little lungs are now maturing so they can breathe actual air rather than fluid, and the organs in their ears are starting to further develop so they can properly work out sounds – mainly your heartbeat and voice!
Their face will now be fully formed with eyelashes, eyebrows and hair. This will still be white due to lack of pigment, but will start to change colour soon. ~Taken from What to Expect
How am I feeling:
Great! I mean I’m tired some days and so lively most days. I’m spending as much time as I can with the boys and working so the days are going by about the same. Yay summer!
Food Cravings And Aversions:
Chocolate milk shakes! And it has to be made with chocolate ice cream. Also, fried chicken the other day. Yeah, nothing too weird though, I’ve always been like that. Just always craving things I like.
Sleep:
I’ve been waking up feeling like I didn’t get enough sleep. I’ve always been a side sleeper but I love sleeping on my stomach. I can’t sleep on my stomach now (and try not to sleep on my back anymore) so I feel like I’m always tossing and turning.
Baby’s Movement:
Starting Sunday or Monday, I have felt movement all the time. My husband still hasn’t felt anything.. its pretty funny. Its like it knows when he’s around and doesn’t want him to feel anything. But I love the feeling, its my favorite part of pregnancy.
Weight:
Sadly, I haven’t really been tracking. I know it hasn’t been much.. maybe 5-10 lbs at the most of a gain. I’m trying not to think about it at all because I don’t want to worry.
Next Appointment:
Next week actually. I have to do the glucose test, which I’m not fond of but I have to get it done so why not? The boys are actually excited to go to the appointment with me. Hayden wants to hear the heartbeat. Noah got to go last time so he just wants to help the doctor again.
Can’t really think of anything else but I’m loving this pregnancy. It probaby will be my last so I have to enjoy it while its here.
