Baby/mama status
We are now 24 weeks along (6 months). In just three weeks, we'll be in the third trimester! I can't believe how quickly this is moving along.
First of all, I am becomming huge. I've reached the point where I look pregnant, and strangers aren't afraid to ask how far along I am.
The baby measures approximately 8 inches long and weighs about 1 1/4 pounds. I feel him moving around a little, but not too much yet. He mostly moves around right after I eat dinner. It doesn't feel like kicks, just movement.
I was surprised to learn he only weighs a little over a pound now. I feel like I am carrying a bowling ball! It started about 3 days ago, where it just felt uncomfortable to be in certain positions because he felt so heavy. I'm reminding myself that I have over 3 months to go and will only get bigger!
The weird thing about being pregnant is the way that people look at me now. I get nice (empathy?) smiles from strangers (usually women) and often, looks of amusement from men. Yes, amusement. Granted, these looks mostly come from young "men" age 18-24. I am still in school (in a grad program at CSUS) so when I go to the library, I see a lot of younger college guys. I was actually sitting at a computer once when I looked over and saw a small group of guys giggling and looking my way. It could have been my imagination, but after receiving other funny looks from guys/boys, I don't think so...
When, exactly, do men grow up?
But seriously, all is going very well. We have only about 110 days left!