I was a bit speechless this week when I read my “27 Week” recap which stated that a baby born now, has a good chance of surviving with significant medical assistance. I mean that is great to hear, but it’s still very scary to know that a baby can come any as early as the […]
26 Weeks Pregnant
I’m feeling good overall this week. The only thing really hurting is my back — and it’s been a chronic issue for over 10 years now, so not blaming this symptom on pregnancy! I’ve also noticed that my skin has become super itchy over the last few weeks — my stomach and ankles especially! The […]
25 Weeks Pregnant
This week in my pregnancy countdown, my baby is the size of a rutabuga (a large round yellow-fleshed root that is eaten as a vegetable) and about 13 1/2 inches long. Baby is still working on building up some fat and looking more and more like a new born (instead of an alien? hehe). Nothing […]
24 Weeks Pregnant
In addition to celebrating the Giants win in Super Bowl XLVI this past weekend (which baby Chili enjoyed in utero!), it was also a time to celebrate the 24 week mark! According to BabyCenter.com, my little nugget is growing steadily and is just over a pound, measuring almost a foot long (picture an ear of […]
23 Weeks Pregnant
So I’m closing in on 23 weeks of my first pregnancy…and I can’t believe that I’m more than half way through the ride!!! Now more than ever, my baby bump is noticeable. It’s a very exciting time…especially now that I’m well into my second trimester :). I am actually starting to experience the “pregnancy glow” […]