How far along? 24 weeks
Sleep? Seems my amazing St Lucian sleeping patterns didn't stick, now I'm back to waking up 2-3 times a night to pee.
Best moment this week? Seeing Wallace!
Movement: Squishy's getting more active, especially right after eating/drinking.
Food cravings: Mongolian BBQ & Bahama Breeze, I'm begging papa Rob to take me there during our trip home this time.
Belly button in or out? Still in, although if I keep up a 2lb/wk weight gain, I have a feeling it won't be for long.
What I miss? Being able to wear a bra. I swear, the underwire feels like it's suffocating me.
What I am looking forward to? Christmas!
Milestones: Squishy's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week (that puts him/her at just over a pound). Since h/she is almost a foot long, it's got a pretty lean figure at this point, but the body is filling out proportionally and will soon start to plump up. Squishy's brain is also growing quickly now, and taste buds are continuing to develop. The lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he/she hits the outside world. The skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
What I'm nervous about: Driving back to NC after Christmas. As much as I hate flying, it sure beats the 9 hours drive back. And I'm sure we'll need to tack on at least another 2 hours for all my pee-and-stretch-my-legs breaks.
Can I add an embarrassing moment of the week? At my appointment On Thursday, I realized I gained TEN pounds in four weeks. Whoops, I guess Thanksgiving and an all-inclusive resort will do that to you. Let's hope this trend doesn't keep up.
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