Total weight gain: 14 pounds
How big is baby?: According to my midwife, we are measuring 2 weeks ahead of schedule, so 26.5 weeks. BabyCenter says Owen is the size of an ear of corn... anywhere between a pound to a pound and a half and over a foot long--- based on 24 week measurements.
Maternity clothes?: Yup.
Stretch marks?: Still no new ones.
Sleep?: Depends on the night. Between being uncomfortable, peeing, an almost 3 year old who is afraid of the dark, and an 18 month old who wakes once a night... it really just depends.
Best moment this week?: Taking Jayden to hear baby Owen's heartbeat yesterday. He thought that was pretty cool.
Movement?: All. The. Freaking. Time. I get feet on my right, butt on my left, hands & head on my cervix, and hiccups in my butt. It's getting to the point where it's enough already, lol!! Oy, the next 15-16 weeks are going to be fabulous...
Food cravings?: I really want one of my tuna & smoked gouda melts again. I haven't had one in almost 2 weeks. Boo!!
Labor signs?: Just Braxton Hicks. Although sometimes Owen hits my cervix with his head so hard, I'm just waiting for him to fly out.
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Being able to bend over comfortably or see certain "parts" to shave them. Or normal lung & bladder capacity. Or not feeling like I'm an overinflated balloon. It's really a toss up. :)
What I'm looking forward to: Reaching my 3rd trimester... just under 3 weeks left!
Weekly Wisdom: Yeah, make sure to take any medicine, vitamins, etc. daily... keep yourself in great shape & healthy!! Oh, and if you have kids already, include them in the pregnancy as much as possible. It was such a treasure seeing Jayden learn about his baby brother yesterday. They catch on more than you might realize!
Milestone: This week is the "week of viability" meaning if I was to deliver, his chances of survival are much better (but I want him to stay in for at least another 14 weeks!!). According to BBC, baby is pretty lean right now but will start packing on fat soon & filling out, brain is growing quickly & taste buds are continuing to develop. The lungs are developing "branches" as well as cells that produce surfectant, which helps the air sacs to inflate once baby is born.
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