Week 24
Blood vessels are developing under his skin, so his skin is looking a little pinker. His lungs are starting to develop surfactant. This substance will help his lungs expand after he is born. His nostrils have been plugged up to this point, however are starting to open this week. he will start taking practice breaths, only instead of breathing in air he will breathe in the amniotic fluid.
How far along?: 24 weeks
Total weight gain: up 11 lbs. EEK!
Maternity clothes?: Looks like it's all maternity work pants from here.
Sleep: I have been sleeping very well lately!
Best moment this week: Feeling Cole's kicks getting stronger and more frequently.
Miss Anything?: not much this week.
Movement: Yes!
Food cravings: Nothing really this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not now.
Gender prediction: It's a BOY!!!!
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: None
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: I can tell you what I'm NOT looking forward too...my glucose test next week! YUCK!
Gracyn's take on the baby: She has discovered his stuffed dinosaur from Aunt Janaca and his lovey so she insists on holding them....a lot.
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