The size/what features: Banana like as usual, a “large carrot”, pomegranate, a “least weasel”??
Total weight gain/how much this week: 400g! Whoop.
Sleep: A bit better!
Maternity Clothes: Rotating the same mat. wear but I did find a couple of other dresses from my standard wardrobe that work as well this week. I’m happy to have quite a selection to go by at the moment.
Food cravings: I’m starting to definitely have clear ideas of what I want to eat each day which is a huge improvement, and I’m definitely hungrier!
Food aversions: Nothing major. Kinda gone off onion lately.
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Symptoms I HAVE:
Hunger – Increasing!
Heartburn – Still terrible but my antacids are doing the trick most of the time.
Skin – No change, trying to moisturise!
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Stretchmarks: Still no change.
Doctor’s Appointment: Seeing my midwife Friday – looking forward to seeing her, it’s been a while (she’s been on holiday).
Movement: He wriggles so much during particular times that when he’s quiet for a bit I hope he’s just sleeping and end up poking around. He’s pretty active though and it’s a really nice reassurance.
Belly Button: The same.
Baby’s sex?: In case you missed last week, we’re having a boy.
Best moment of the week: Probably just his movements being so obvious now!
What I’m looking forward to: D getting to feel him, getting to the 24 week viability mark.
What I miss: Being able to bend over or reach for something when on the couch. It’s much harder these days!