6 months down, 16 weeks to go!

Baby's size:  Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts her at just over a pound. Since she's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), she cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but her body is filling out proportionally and she'll soon start to plump up.
 
 
Baby's development: Her brain is also growing quickly now, and her taste buds are continuing to develop. Her lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help her air sacs inflate once she hits the outside world. Her skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.



Best of the week: Bella is still on the move. Chris and I are able to feel her frequently. Last night while I was sleeping, Chris was holding my belly. He said she was boxing his hand. :) In fact, she is moving right now as I type!


Worst of the week: Frequent trips to the bathroom.

Side Effects: See above. Apparently my bladder is Bella's pillow!  Also, I am sleeping a lot.  Right now, I am averaging 9-11 hours a night. People keep telling me to rest while I can!

Cravings: Still potatoes!  And fried okra! Last night's dinner included both!

This week's goals: Work on my pregnancy album!
Anticipating:  My glucose tolerance test...hope the results come back negative!

Pics:

Finally! A bump is forming!