Baby's development: The baby is about 14 1/2 inches from head to toe and weighs about 2 1/2 lbs. The baby is growing at top speed. His lungs are capable of breathing air, but if he were to be born today, it would be difficult for him to breathe properly. His brain is also developing more grooves everyday and his brain mass is increasing. His testes are also beginning their descent into the scrotum!
I've heard from many pregnant women that there was a point when they "popped." I think that in the past two weeks, I have really popped. Not only do I feel bigger, but I'm feeling more of the uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy. I've got sciatica on the left side of my body and my back is getting a little bit more tired when I walk for a while. However, I'm still feeling energetic and I hope to continue yoga and swimming in the next three months. I'm also feeling less comfortable while sleeping and I think that a body pillow might be my next purchase...maybe also a memory foam pad for the mattress.
There's an old wives tale that you can tell the sex of the baby by how you carry the baby. I've read that people tend to carry boys "high" and girls "low." I can say that is not true! I definitely feel like I'm carrying lower than some women that I have seen. I find myself bumping into counter tops a lot these days, like in the bathroom when I'm leaning over the sink, or in the kitchen when I'm reaching for something in the cabinet. I hope the baby is well insulated in there.
Ryan and I hung out with our friends Courtney and Eldora this weekend. We got a lesson in cloth diaper changing. Wow. I had no idea how to fold those diapers! We also got some great tips on how to avoid getting poop sprayed all over you by the baby -- make sure to change him with his butt NOT facing you. I guess Courtney learned the hard way. :)
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