Twenty-four Weeks (Six Months!)

This week: Wolverine Baby is a foot long (so about the length of a nice ear of corn) and has gained four ounces since last week.

Development: Her taste buds are continuing to develop, and her skin is continuing to become more opaque.  Her lungs are developing also, and cells that produce surfactant (a substance that will help air sacs in her lungs inflate when she arrives) are forming.

Are you craving anything? Oreos right now, but I really wanted protein after the gym last night, so I ate a ton of cheese.

Is there any food that turns you off? Not today.

How do you feel? Mostly good.  Although, I have noticed that the joints in my lower back are starting to ache at the end of the days, now.  And last night, my hips were aching.  I'm sure this is normal, but it's not comfortable at all.

How is your sleep? As long as I can get comfortable, I sleep well.  But there have been a couple of nights recently where it's been hard to find a comfortable position.  I'm concerned this is only going to become more frequent.

Most surprising thing you've noticed or experienced:  Wolverina finally (finally!!) decided to allow Ray to feel her having her dance party Monday night.  He was able to feel three really good kicks.  I think he might have been a little surprised at how strong they were.  The little bit she's cooperated before were only tiny kicks.  It's been several weeks since he's been able to feel her, and she's kicking hard enough now that I can see it pretty much all the time.

Something you're surprised you haven't noticed or experienced: Not that I can think of

Favorite/most comfortable article of clothing: I got some new clothes (including a pair of shorts!) this weekend in Jacksonville, so I'm feeling a little better about my wardrobe.  But I still don't really have a favorite thing to wear.  I mainly feel huge in pretty much everything I wear.

How is Ray doing? He is great.  He's been reading a book on babies that our friends Austin and Katrina gave us, and he's educating me about what he's learning.  It's a strange situation when your husband knows more about breastfeeding than you do... :)