Head of Cauliflower

No phone call following the glucose test last week. No news is good news! I've been feeling pretty good so far. He's very active, which is great - except when he kicks my bladder... not so good. Sitting for long periods (especially in uncushioned chairs) has become bothersome. I feel like I need to carry a pillow around and sit on that for extra cushion. I've notice my feet getting a little puffy... so I've been trying to keep them elevated when possible. Over all, not too much to complain about! With all the other symptoms that I could be experiencing, I'm very thankful at this point!

27 Weeks! Here's what he is (reportedly) up to ...

BabyCenter.com: "This week your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14.4 inches long with his legs extended. He can now open and close his eyes, and he sleeps and wakes at regular intervals. He may suck his fingers, and although his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with assistance — if he were to be born prematurely. Chalk up any rhythmic movement you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and isn't bothersome to him, so enjoy the tickle. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. Wonder what he's thinking?"

A picture of 27 weeks:
http://www.babycenter.com/fetal-development-images-27-weeks#


Pampers Parentpages:

"Just looking. "What are all those lights and shadows?" After being fused shut for more than four months, your baby's eyelids can open again. This, combined with the facts that the visual part of his brain is active and most eye structures are complete, means your little one can see the world around him, limited though it may be. He can't make out objects yet, but he sees light and shadows.

Rock-a-bye baby. By paying attention to his movements inside you, you can get a good idea of how your baby spends his days...and nights. Just like babies in their mothers' arms, your little one gets lulled to sleep by rocking. Your daily activities may not feel like rocking to you, but the amniotic fluid provides such a cushion that all your baby feels is gentle swaying. So he's likely to sleep more during the day. It may be a different story at night, once you lie down to get some rest. Suddenly, he's awake and ready to party!

Measuring up. Your little one will gain about 1 pound over the next month. This week, he's up to 13 inches, crown to rump, and weighs about 2 pounds. Though he's growing quickly, his brain and lungs are still immature. Luckily, he's got 13 more weeks to get ready for the outside world."