Six months. How awesome is that? What's not so awesome are these stupid charley horses I've been getting. Everything I've read says that leg cramps are very common at this stage since my legs are supporting extra weight now. And the baby may be slowing down the blood flow to my legs which doesn't help. I'm going to call my doctor today to see if I can add a magnesium supplement to my diet for a bit to see if that helps. I know it's not a hydration problem, because I'm pumping my body full of fluids (so much that I'm up a couple of times each night to use the bathroom).
The baby's still moving around all of the time and the kicks keep getting stronger and stronger. I can also feel the baby rolling around and stretching inside me which is really cool. Tom's been trying to hear the baby's heartbeat through my stomach, but hasn't heard it yet. He blames all of my weird stomach noises and says I'm doing it on purpose. Didn't you all know I can make my stomach gurgle on command?
So here's what the baby's been up to according to BabyCenter.com.
This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle.
And here are the weekly pictures.
WhatToExpect.com
Parents.com - it's the size of a sock monkey!
Belly pics
Typical pregnancy shot - hands in a heart - I couldn't resist!
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