24 weeks

Last week I met with the OB and my blood pressure was great, only gained 1.5lbs since my last visit and most importantly cervix is nice and closed. I got to get a brief glance at babies and listen to their little hearts. Couldn't see them very clearly, sono quality was not a great as last visit. Luckily I am going back in about two weeks for a more detailed sono where they can check for fluid around babies, growth, placenta function etc... This past weekend I was off on Friday and my sister and niece came to visit. It was nice to see them, my sister is a character and demanding; to say the least Eddie and her didn't quite get along. Oh well, it was still nice to see them and she brought me a bunch of baby girl cloths and baby stuff including a pump! Need to stock up on baby boy clothing, hopefully I will be getting some at our showers.

From 3D pregnancy, 24 weeks: Your Baby

Your baby isn't just sitting around (on your bladder) doing nothing, he's working hard preparing for life outside the womb—perfecting his lungs and packing on the pounds. He'll gain ½ pound this week alone. Other highlights this week:Things are starting to get a little crowded inside the old womb as baby grows bigger and bigger. Your ribs are probably pining away for the good old days when they didn't have a foot permanently lodged between them. Hate to break it to you, but it's going to get worse before it gets better.Your baby's ears are fully functional now. And since they are, you may notice that loud noises and sudden movements can startle the little bugger. He's getting used to the everyday sounds inside the womb: the sound of your heart beating, your lungs inhaling and exhaling air, the growling of your stomach because your partner promised he'd be right back with that double cheeseburger and he's taking forever! He'll even be able to hear your voice when your partner finally arrives and you ask him where the bleep he's been! So talk nice!Baby's got a fully developed inner ear now. This means his sense of balance is working and he can tell whether he's hanging upside down or right side up. He can also feel you moving, so go ahead, pop in your favorite tunes and boogie.Your little Wiener schnitzel is about the length of a foot-long Chicago hot dog and weighs about 1 1/3 pounds.