How far along: 26 weeks
Baby's size: He's the size of a head of lettuce this week. About 13.6 to 14. inches from crown to rump, and probably weighs about 2 lbs.
Baby's progress: His eyes are starting to open! He's also taking breaths, which are obviously of amniotic fluid, but it's helping his lungs practice for the outside world. His ears are also more developed, so now he can probably hear Bryan's voice, too. He definitely heard the music at the Ed Sheeran concert on Tuesday!
Weight...
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How Pregnancy Made Me Appreciate My Body
In being pregnant, I've learned several things about myself. Perhaps one of the most important is a new appreciation for my body.
Here's the thing. The human body is nothing if not amazing. It can do things we don't even know it's capable of. My body in particular has bounced back from several surgeries and serious illnesses. And now it's growing a human being.
Before I became pregnant, I was like many other women: Most days of the week, I was on a diet or watching my weight in some capacity....
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Friday Faves
Happy Friday!
I didn't get to share the news yet, but I got a new job! I actually started the last week of August. Fortunately, I had a few offers on the table at the end of the summer, each one more different than the next. I'm happy to say I chose a position that was completely out of my comfort zone, less than the salary I was seeking and not located downtown.
I'm happy to report I started working at a non-profit adoption agency as a Digital Marketing Manager. The work is right up my alley...
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Week 24 || Bumpdate
Looking a little rough around the edges.
I had been sleeping on the couch for 2 hours prior to this photo.
How far along: 24 weeks (Technically 25 today..I'm late posting this)
Baby's size: We are an ear of corn this week! He's about 1.5 lbs and almost a foot long already!
Baby's progress: His body is starting to fill out proportionally, but is still pretty skinny right now. His brain is still (always) growing and developing, and his taste buds continue to develop. His lungs are...
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