26

This week, Avery Claire is about the length of a English hothouse cucumber.

(Don't you have some of those lying around your kitchen?!)

How far along: 26 weeks
Net weight gain/loss: up 15 lbs.
Maternity clothes: Still loving maternity pants. Wearing a lot of sweatpants since we’ve been out of school!
Stretch marks: No (still hoping for none!!)
Belly button: innie – but it’s starting to stretch!
Sleep: Pretty good, except for bathroom trips.
Baby movement: Yes – she’s busy in there!
Food cravings: I’m still loving pepperoni!
Food aversions: No…
What I miss: That’s a hard one this week…
Looking forward to: Getting furniture in so we can get bedding started!
Best moment this week: Deciding on a name…and seeing Avery Claire on the 4D ultrasound - pics to come in a few moments!
Milestones: The network of nerves in baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. She can now hear mommy and daddy much better. She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of her lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when she's born and takes that first gulp of air. And she's continuing to put on baby fat. Avery Claire weighs (as of 12/22/09) 1 lb, 15 oz.