Wow, our little girl is growing so fast.....only 14 more weeks to go!
I have not had a chance to keep posting here regularly, as there always seems to be something to keep my mind side-tracked (as in scanning websites for names, baby bedding, essentials, etc). I have a definite 'baby bump' now, and it is so fun for random people in the public to notice it and congragulate me (I work in a library with a lot of moms around).
She is kicking up a storm, and getting stronger everyday! If I eat something sweet, she rewards me with her acrobatics. :) This last Monday (March 14th) we hit another fun little milestone. Up until now, her movements could only be felt by a hand on my tummy. But Monday night, Sam and I saw my tummy moving with her every move - it was amazing!!! Of course, she only moves when she wants to, as whenever I try to show someone else (so far) she will never move. Sigh.....I love her soooo much!!!!
Oh, milestone #2: I have officially gained 10 pounds!!!!!!! This may sound weird, but I am actually excited about this - I love having a tummy for the whole world to see, and I feel great. I have another doctor appointment next Friday, and I am anxiously compiling my list of questions about labor and delivery. I feel an urgency to really start reading up and gaining knowledge about this process, for both Daddy and I. There is SOOO much to know and remember, but I already feel like I am building up a pretty solid base of information.
Oh, and I PROMISE to add some pictures very soon, and show off our ever-growing little one!!!
Your Baby in Week 24 of Pregnancy:
Your baby is about eight and a half inches long and weighs one and a half pounds, gaining steadily at a rate of six ounces per week. Much of that weight comes from accumulating baby fat, as well as from growing organs, bones, and muscle. Those little ears of hers are getting sharper and can hear very loud sounds, from a yapping dog to a jackhammer. Also by now, that fabulous face is almost fully formed, complete with eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair. Is your baby a brunette, a blonde, or a redhead? Actually, right now her locks are white since there's no pigment yet.
We love our little princess!!!!
