Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn. She's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.
The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you're having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days.
Weeks 25 & 26- All About Mama Smith
Baby Bump: Growing fast and furious!
Weight Gain: 148lbs as of April 3rd
Weight Gain: 148lbs as of April 3rd
Maternity Clothes: Yep
Stretch Marks: Nope
Aches & Pains: Back hurts, feet hurt, ribs hurt, shoulders hurt from sleeping on my side and the last two weeks I had a non-itchy, burning rash that vanished the day before my appointment...of course! Yep, I'm def starting to feel I'm entering the tail end of my pregnancy!
Sleep: Yep, it's good except my sore shoulders waking me
Baby Movement: Holy movement! He seems to move alot when Carter sits on my lap while I read books at night. :) I can also see a ton of movement from the outside. Scott says he doesn't understand how I'm able to fall asleep at night.
Food Cravings/Aversions: No aversions really, but I still crave everything sweet.
Gender: Boy
Belly Button: Outtie and I sometimes feel the need to cover it with a bandaid
What I Miss: A higher energy level
Looking Forward To: I painted 3 of the 4 walls in Carter's new room and am now looking forward to getting the rest of the paint up and the furniture and decor in.
Energy Level: Medium to low
Baby Bump Weeks 25 & 26
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