Week 26!

I've been sick with the flu since Saturday, when it came on quite fast after having a little cough on Friday. I was running a fever over the weekend and worried about it getting too high to be safe for little PJs, but thankfully that has straightened itself out (with a little help of approved Tylenol!) and now it's just a matter of recovering from all the other flu symptoms. So unpleasant to be sick and pregnant, since you can't take anything! I'm stuck at home for the time being, but I shouldn't complain because I can sit up again! And make my own tea! :-)

I'm not sure if it's because of his size, or because of all my coughing fits, but PJs is more active than ever - he's like a jumping bean inside! He shakes the whole baby house!

What PJs is up to this week:
During pregnancy week 26 your baby will grow to almost 2 whole pounds. Your baby may be measured now by her crown-to-rump length, which is about 9.5 inches, or her total length, which measures roughly 12 inches long!

As you continue your pregnancy week by week your baby will continue building layers of fat to protect her during birth. During pregnancy week 26 your baby's heart develops even further.

Your baby is also busy building neural pathways inside the ears during pregnancy at 26 weeks. These will allow your tiny miracle to respond to noises more routinely while pregnancy. You may notice after 26 weeks pregnant that your baby tends to jump more or startle at the sound of loud noises. This is perfectly normal. Your baby will also start to recognize your voice and that of your partner.

During pregnancy 26 weeks your baby continues to practice breathing and swallowing amniotic fluid. Many boy babies go through a bit of a growth spurt during 26 weeks pregnancy, as their testicles start their descent into the scrotum. Typically this process will be complete in just two or three days.