Joaquin is now 24 weeks and still about the size of a papaya. He has gained about 4 ounces since last week and because he's almost a foot long, he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.
How far along? 24 weeks
Weight gain/loss: 22 pounds already. Sigh.
Sleep? I'm getting better at sleeping on my side and the stomach spasms are becoming slightly less frequent, which is fantastic.
Best moment this week? Jay and I went to see Inception at the IMAX in Irvine. It was awesome. I highly recommend it. In particular, I think my dad would really enjoy this movie.
Movement: Little Joaquin is getting stronger every day. It is so fun to feel him kicking. Unfortunately, he still a little bugger when it comes to kicking when Jay is around to feeling it.
Food cravings: Cold lentil salad with cherry tomatoes. Yum!
Belly button in or out? Out, and now visible even with a shirt.
What I miss? High heels (sort of).
What I am looking forward to? I can't wait for this weekend. We have no big plans for the first time in a while, so hopefully we'll have some time to just relax.
Milestones: It's V-Day!! (I will post separately on this)
What I'm nervous about: How I am going to stay focused at work for the next 15-16 weeks.
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