26 th week!

I thought time was going faster but now I feel like it's back on a stand still.  15 more weeks to go! about 1 and a half weeks until my next dr's appointment which is helping time go faster, counting down to the appointments.  I cant believe there is only one more week left in July and then it will be the super busy month of August.

This week in baby news her nostrils are open and ready.  There is no air in there but she is already practicing breathing.  Her lungs inhale and exhale amniotic fluid to sharpen her skills.  So when she is ready to make her grand appearance she will be ready to gulp up some air too. She is also sucking and grasping this week.  Mostly her thumb but she is also playing with the umbilical cord, however we did see her doing this in our 16 week ultrasound.

Still no crazy cravings.  My symptoms right now are terrible back aches.  Thankful Corey has been helping and rubbing it, and sleeping with his knee in my back (yes this helps, don't ask why).  The other night I was a little dehydrated and had a few braxton hicks contractions but after some water and getting baby to move off of whatever nerve she was sitting on I felt better.  All of a sudden today my heartburn came back, so I'm hoping that leaves again.  I have still been able to keep up with the gym every other day which should be helping with my back and any other pains.  Its been so hot here that some days I go home super swollen but it has always passed by bed time.

My mom comes this weekend :) Super excited to see her, and go to the beach!! Next weekend Corey leaves for about 3 weeks, but during that time I'll get to go to NJ to see everyone and Jenn said she'd drive with me so that will make those 3 weeks go by super fast.  As slow as time feels right now I know its about to speed by.  One more 4 day training in September and then a trip to NJ in October and then he will live sometime after that.  I cant wait for him to leave so he can hurry up and come back :)

25th week

24 weeks here.  We have entered our sixth month, still feels like we have a long way to go still.  This week baby is about a foot long and about 1.5 lbs, although knowing how she has been measuring I wouldn't be surprised if she was a little heavier.  Her cerebral cortex is almost done developing which will help her think and act when she is born.

So far this week I have been a little tired but I think I'm in a growth spurt again so that's ok.  Nothing else to complain about.  Busy busy weekend ahead we are going to see KISS and Motley Crue!! Super excited about that!! Might get to the beach if it's nice enough Saturday, if not some more organizing in the new house.  We have been really busy and not gotten as much done as we'd like.  The girls are adjusting just fine minus a few accidents.  Just enjoying our time together before training and deployment.

24th week

Even though we updated on Monday, today is when my week changes so I figured I'd do a quick little post about the changes this week.

Between this week and week 28 weeks I will feel the most movement because baby has the most room.  This is so true, I can feel baby doing crazy things in there.  Corey felt her kick for the first time on Monday which was very exciting.  Baby's eyelids are still shut but the optic bits are just about ready.  The retina is almost fully developed.  The iris will finish developing in a few weeks but the color wont be fully determined until after she arrives.  Baby is now the size of a grapefruit.  I can't believe in just 17 short weeks we will get to meet baby. I will have my next appointment on August 6th.

23 weeks

22 weeks, seems like I keep wearing the same shirt for my belly shots.  This week baby is starting to hear and will be familiar with my voice when she is born.  Had my appointment today to go over my ultrasound from two weeks ago and everything looks great!! She checked her heartbeat and it's in the 140's.  I'll start going every 4 weeks to appointments now for a few appointments then every 2 weeks.  Weight gain is 16 lbs and as you can see baby has had a bit of a growth spurt recently.  They decided not to change my due date even though baby is big (I'll probably just end up going early) so it's still 11/11.  At my next appointment I'll try to remember to ask when they will check to see if she is still breach, I can tell she is from where she is kicking but there is still plenty of time for her to move.  

Other then that everything here is great!! We moved last weekend and are just getting settled into our new house.  Also had a wedding last weekend and it was amazing to see two people so in love, we had a blast and Corey mc'd.  This weekend Corey's dad came up and they did some work in our new yard, soon they dogs will have a pretty decent yard to run in.  Just need to get them a fence!! 

About 17 weeks left and I cant wait to meet our baby girl!! I know I said I'd post ultrasound pictures but with the move I am still trying to unpack them and then I'll post them!