7 to 25 weeks!
I can't believe I'm already 6 months pregnant! 25 weeks just doesn't have the same sound effect as 6 MONTHS! My little prince is about the size of an ear of corn, or 12 inches, and weighs just a little over a pound. He's still slim but my newsletters say he'll start packing on the baby chub in the coming weeks. If he takes after me he'll be a hefty little guy, ouch!, but if he takes after Ted's side he'll be little. Ted and Doug were early and each weighed only 3.5 lbs, Savannah was full term but still only weighed 5.6 lbs- yes please! ;)
His brain is developing rapidly and taste buds may even be working by now. I've gained a total of 13.5 lbs as of my doctors appointment last Thursday, and I'm told I should be gaining a pound a week for the remaining weeks. Doctor says I'm right on track as far as my weight and size goes but I have to admit I feel huge. It's exciting to see a real baby belly, but a little challenging to see my wardrobe selection dwindling. I feel how tight my tummy is and realize how big he's getting, his movements are only getting more intense and more frequent throughout the day (and night). The soft little nudges and rolls are making all the challenges of pregnancy thus far totally worth it!
Ted and I decided no doula... Part of me still likes the idea and would like to have one, but with so much support and family close by I can't justify the cost. I'm planning on having my mom and Ted with me throughout the entire labor and think they will be great advocates for my birth plan. After talking to some friends that have recently gone through labor, I realize how "high maintenance" my requests are but feel that they are feasible so long as there aren't any serious complications. Everything about birth and labor is fascinating to me and I can't seem to get enough of it these days, but I'm absolutely terrified of personally going through the whole experience. There are no guarantees with child birth and I don't think I will ever be prepared.. but to do my best in attempting to get prepared, I've signed up for several classes through the hospital.
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