26 Weeks!!

Today we are 26 weeks along:)

Bean is now about 1 and 2/3 lbs and about 14 inches long (which is about the size of an English Cucumber). The nerves in her ears are more fully developed and she can pick up both Mommy and Daddy's voices, as well as the voices of others. She's still practicing her breathing motions (inhaling and exhaling fluid) to get ready for that first gulp of air. She also continues to put on weight, which will be a primary task between now and delivery. 

14 weeks to go!

I have been noticing some lower back aches especially when I've been moving around a lot. I have also noticed that Bean's kicks and punches are getting stronger, since they're now noticeable enough to distract me when I'm doing something else (like sleeping!).

I don't quite fit in large-size maternity clothes yet, but I'm certainly past wearing my regular pants with a hairtie around the buttons:P And after my appointment on the 18th, I'll be starting every-other-week appointments!!