26 weeks

I thought this was an interesting picture and had to post it. This is an English hothouse cucumber and it represents how long the baby is this week (26). Right now the average baby is 14 inches head to heel and weighs about 1 2/3 pound. The nerve pathways in the ears are developing, which means response to sounds is growing more consistent. The lungs are developing now, too, as the baby continues to take small breaths of amniotic fluid — good practice for when he/she is born and takes that first breath of air.

As I write this the baby is moving around inside my belly. It's such a miracle that there is a life inside me and I am trying to enjoy every movement I feel. Although, most of them are getting a little uncomfortable! Only about 3 more months left!