This week brings us a couple of milestones that are showing me some light at the end of the tunnel with pregnancy- I should admit rather, a couple of upcoming milestones that will have me celebrating the beginning of November. All things considered, there's definitely nothing wrong with having something to look forward to in the immediate future.
Matt told me that he would be starting mid-shift the first or second week of November. I normally despise mid-shift as I know it is hard on Matt, not to mention we have challenges with adjusting to the schedule with regards to sleep and spending time together. It was just a few days ago however, that we were talking about how he will be on mid-shift when the baby is born. It's crazy to think she will be here before he changes shifts back to days again. So, when he told me this, I simply replied, "You will be thoughtfully exhausted in time for the baby." Maybe we will get lucky, and he will be more like 'well adjusted'.
I also couldn't help but feel like the time is getting closer as I finished my fourth of five paintings for the nursery. Initially taking on the task of five sesame street paintings was daunting and overwhelming. At this rate I will not only finish in time of the goal I set, but by the end of the month! After the paintings are completed we can commence set-up and moving of the furniture. Other than these couple of milestones exclusively significant to us, we have a few exciting baby developments happening. Namely, baby has begun to kick and move regularly. She moves so much and so strongly that it can be seen and felt! She tends to be most active after meal time and really gets to bouncing around after I eat anything sweet. We have a future cookie monster on our hands!!!
Development wise, it's no wonder she is so active. Looking at some fun growth and development comparisons, baby can be compared to a fruit or vegetable each week. So, what's the fruit of the womb this week? Well, she's about the size of a head of lettuce. More significantly, that means the following:
your baby at 26 weeks
- Her eyes are forming, and his eyes will soon start to open.
- And her eyelashes are now grown, too.
- She's getting her immune system ready for life on the outside by soaking up your antibodies.
- She's taking breaths, too. They're of amniotic fluid, not air, but it's still good practice
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