How far along: 24 weeks as of Tuesday, March 13, 2012.
Size of baby: Beansprout weighs just over a pound (he has gained 4 ounces since last week!) and is about a foot long, the length of an ear of corn. His body is beginning to fill out proportionally. His brain is growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" that will assist in breathing, and they are also continuing to produce surfactant, a substance that helps the air sacs inflate once he's born. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will begin to change soon. Lots of development this week for Beansprout!
Movement: I feel Beansprout every day, some days more than others. As I said in the last post, Mark felt him move one night this week, which was wonderful. I don't think I'll ever get tired of feeling him move, so I know he's doing ok.
Sex of baby: Boy!
Sleep: My sleep is beginning to worsen. I wake up several times a night, and I'm getting uncomfortable with back or hip pain. I'm fearful of what the next 15 weeks will bring when I'm already uncomfortable!
What I miss: A full night's sleep! Ha. I may not get another one for 18+ years.
Cravings: Cereal, spaghetti.
Symptoms: Back pain, fatigue, some heartburn/indigestion.
What I'm looking forward to: Finding a place to live so I can set up Beansprout's nursery. Hopefully we'll figure it out soon.
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