Pregnancy Week 26

This week your little one weighs about two pounds and measures nine or more inches! Also this week, you little bug starts to open her eyes!!! Until this time her eyelids have been fused shut while the eye developed.  While there isn't much to see inside you belly, your little one is able to react to changes in lights and sounds. So if you shine a bright light on your belly, or there is a loud noise in your environment, you will most likely see an increase in fetal movements.

By this time you are probably not so happily part of the pregnancy insomnia club.  Sleepless nights have most likely become the norm whether it be from aching muscles, sciatic nerve pain, heartburn, going to the bathroom (constantly) or from all that movement your little one decides to do before bed, it's not a surprise getting a good nights rest has become elusive.  Consider it practice for when your bundle arrives!  To help with your restlessness there are many things you can do during the day and before bed.  I find that eating before I go to bed usually reduces the chances of waking up with the midnight munchies. Also, going to the bathroom right before I go to bed (and making sure to lean as far forward as possible to push out all the urine) helps prevent nighttime bathroom runs.  Also, getting a mild form of daytime exercise and fresh air can also help your insomnia.  I usually go out walking with my daughter, or take her to a park so we both get some exercise and some bonding time (two birds with one stone, yay!)

Some other fun symptoms that you may be experiencing this week are bloating, increased vaginal discharge, occasional headaches, forgetfulness, clumsiness, lower abdominal achiness (from all that stretching), and vision changes.  Keep in mind that these are all normal symptoms during pregnancy.  However if you are unsure of the frequency or intensity of your symptoms, or you just want some reassurance, don't hesitate to contact your doctor or other medical professional for advice.

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Week 27