24 Weeks Fun Facts

I saw this on another blog and thought it was a cute idea...hopefully she won't mind me stealing her idea :-) (I will try and do this each week - let's see if I can keep my promise)

How far along? 24 weeks today
Sleep: Not too shabby this week
Best moment this week: Rob finally felt Henry kick
Movement: Before and after each meal (this boy likes to eat)
Food cravings: soft serve ice cream (Blizzards, Frosty's, etc) and apples
Labor signs: Hopefully not for another 13+ weeks!
Belly Button in or out? Still in, it just gets a little more shallow each week - ha!
What I miss: Being able to walk without losing my breath so easily. I also miss being able to go for a run
What I am looking forward to: Getting to see Henry again on Monday (or at least the sonogram of his heart)
Weekly Wisdom: take it one day at a time
Milestone: We made it to the week of viability. Also Rob finally being able to feel him is a great milestone!

Your baby isn't just sitting around (on your bladder) doing nothing, he's working hard preparing for life outside the womb—perfecting his lungs and packing on the pounds. He'll gain ½ pound this week alone. Other highlights this week:

Things are starting to get a little crowded inside the old womb as baby grows bigger and bigger. Your ribs are probably pining away for the good old days when they didn't have a foot permanently lodged between them. Hate to break it to you, but it's going to get worse before it gets better.

Your baby's ears are fully functional now. And since they are, you may notice that loud noises and sudden movements can startle the little bugger. He's getting used to the everyday sounds inside the womb: the sound of your heart beating, your lungs inhaling and exhaling air, the growling of your stomach because your partner promised he'd be right back with that double cheeseburger and he's taking forever! He'll even be able to hear your voice when your partner finally arrives and you ask him where the bleep he's been! So talk nice!

Baby's got a fully developed inner ear now. This means his sense of balance is working and he can tell whether he's hanging upside down or right side up. He can also feel you moving, so go ahead, pop in your favorite tunes and boogie.

Your little Wiener schnitzel is about the length of a foot-long Chicago hot dog and weighs about 1 1/3 pounds.