Currently, I'm at my 25wk..... Meaning I'm bout 6 mths preggie!! Gosh time flies real fast especially at my 2nd trimester! ;p No sooner I will be moving towards the 3rd/last trimester le!! ;} Excited and anticipating but can't help worrying tis n tat at times! ;)
Think I have put on bout 5-6kg so far.... ;)
Comparison @ 20wk and 24wk respectively! ;)
Tummy has grown slightly and protruding bit more... Linea nigra is even more obvious now... =) And and... my tummy's skin has become more reddish and patchy due to itchy & stretching skin!! ;( *Sigh* My itch is back to hunt me AGAIN!! ;\
Fetal Development at week 25:
The structures of the spine - 33 rings, 150 joints and 1000 ligaments - begin to form. The blood vessels of the lungs are developing and the nostrils begin to open. Busy week!
Your baby is now about 1 ½ pounds and measures around 12 inches long. You are closely approaching your third trimester and the final stretch of your pregnancy. Now is a great time to investigate and start birthing classes if you haven’t already done so. By now, people may be noticing that you are pregnant. Maternity clothes may be a necessity, although you may still fit into some of your pre-pregnancy, looser clothing.
Taste buds are developing at this point and the baby even is able to distinguish sweet tastes. Blood vessels are developing in the lungs to prepare for their vital function after birth, but for now they are filled will amniotic fluid and are practicing breathing movements. Breathing is controlled by the nervous system.
If you were to shine a flashlight on your abdomen, the baby will turn their head toward the light because the optic nerve is now working. Fingerprints, toenails and fingernails are fully formed and the spine is straightening out. Bones are continuing to harden at this time.
Vernix, the waxy substance that covers your baby, is forming at a rapid pace. This protects their skin and helps regulate body temperature.
Maternal Changes:
You may be feeling like a "Soccer Mom" now that your uterus is the size of a soccer ball. Your growing uterus places pressure on your back and pelvis and may cause periodic shooting pains in your lower back and legs. When you experience this, rest, change your position, take a warm bath or apply ice to the sore area.
Preterm Labor Warning Signs:
Do you know the warning signs of preterm labor? Never ignore any of these symptoms:
>Menstrual-like cramps (constant or occasional)
>Low, dull backache (constant or occasional)
>Pelvic pressure (feels like the baby is pushing down)
>Abdominal cramping (with or without diarrhea)
>Increase or change in mucous vaginal discharge
>Uterine contractions every 10 minutes or more often (may be painless)
Baby at 25wk :D
Okay.........On a side note, I felt in love with this pair of suede gladiator-style sandals from ASOS!! It's soo pretty can!! ;) *Chio-ness* in my opinion!! ;p I have a fetish for studded shoes and stuffs!! ;p
*Speechless* ;p
Okay later gng CWP for some grocery shopping and dinner..... Shall start cracking my brains wat I wanna eat!! ;) Oh ya... I'm thinking of doing a new pair of spectacles in 'plastic' design... ;p Shall drop by the optical shop too!! ;)
