My Baby
As your baby grows, she'll take up extra space in your uterus, which means you'll feel her kicks, pokes, and rolls even more now. This week, your baby weighs in at around 1.5 pounds and measures about 9 inches in length from crown to rump. Wow! Although she's still skinny and her skin rather wrinkly, it will all smooth out as she develops a healthy layer of body fat beneath it. Her hands are fully developed at this point, complete with mini fingernails and fingerprints, and are probably keeping busy touching and grabbing her face, feet, and the umbilical cord.
As your baby grows, she'll take up extra space in your uterus, which means you'll feel her kicks, pokes, and rolls even more now. This week, your baby weighs in at around 1.5 pounds and measures about 9 inches in length from crown to rump. Wow! Although she's still skinny and her skin rather wrinkly, it will all smooth out as she develops a healthy layer of body fat beneath it. Her hands are fully developed at this point, complete with mini fingernails and fingerprints, and are probably keeping busy touching and grabbing her face, feet, and the umbilical cord.
My Body
Get ready to kiss your petite little belly goodbye soon! As your uterus continues to expand upward -- the top is nearly midway between your breasts and belly button now -- your middle will grow longer and wider. Makes sense; your baby's going to be pushing the 2-pound mark in no time at all, and you've gotta make room for her in there.
Speaking of changes to your uterus, one of the things your doctor examined during your mid-pregnancy ultrasound was the position of the placenta. If yours was either partly or completely blocking the opening to your cervix -- which is fairly common -- you'll be monitored more closely in the coming months. According to the University of Pennsylvania Pregnancy Health Center, 90 percent of such cases resolve before delivery because as your uterus continues growing, the placenta will naturally shift upward, away from the opening of your cervix. If this doesn't happen by the end of the third trimester (a condition known as placenta previa), your doctor may recommend that you have a c-section. In the meantime, you might have some extra ultrasounds to monitor the position of your placenta.
Get ready to kiss your petite little belly goodbye soon! As your uterus continues to expand upward -- the top is nearly midway between your breasts and belly button now -- your middle will grow longer and wider. Makes sense; your baby's going to be pushing the 2-pound mark in no time at all, and you've gotta make room for her in there.
Speaking of changes to your uterus, one of the things your doctor examined during your mid-pregnancy ultrasound was the position of the placenta. If yours was either partly or completely blocking the opening to your cervix -- which is fairly common -- you'll be monitored more closely in the coming months. According to the University of Pennsylvania Pregnancy Health Center, 90 percent of such cases resolve before delivery because as your uterus continues growing, the placenta will naturally shift upward, away from the opening of your cervix. If this doesn't happen by the end of the third trimester (a condition known as placenta previa), your doctor may recommend that you have a c-section. In the meantime, you might have some extra ultrasounds to monitor the position of your placenta.
My Life
Remember how you used to throw (or at least attend) long, lavish dinner parties? In a few short months, an uninterrupted night of adults-only conversation is going to become a bit of a luxury. So sneak in a party before baby arrives. Break out the fancy plates and table linens from your wedding registry, light candles and pour some vino in your good crystal glasses (with Pellegrino or sparkling cider in yours, natch). It's a great way to spend a long, lovely evening chatting up and reconnecting with your best pals, since you've likely been busy or distracted lately.
Remember how you used to throw (or at least attend) long, lavish dinner parties? In a few short months, an uninterrupted night of adults-only conversation is going to become a bit of a luxury. So sneak in a party before baby arrives. Break out the fancy plates and table linens from your wedding registry, light candles and pour some vino in your good crystal glasses (with Pellegrino or sparkling cider in yours, natch). It's a great way to spend a long, lovely evening chatting up and reconnecting with your best pals, since you've likely been busy or distracted lately.
So, who's up for a dinner party? I can't believe I've hit week 25 already! My due date (I think I said this yesterday) was bumped up a day yesterday to 1/16 intead of 1/17, so I get into week 25 a day earlier than I thought. I'm excited! The earlier the better. If they want to bump me up to Christmas, I'd be okay with that! But I would like to get together with people soon, though I do better when people come over to my place. I love to entertain, so if anyone wants to come over, feel free!
Anyway, that's about all the news from here right now! I'm at work, so I should keep this short, but it's pretty quiet today - no one is here, so that's a good thing!
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