21 weeks (and one day!)

Weeks 21-24 (Month 5): Papaya. Average size — 26.7 to 30 cm, 360 to 600 grams. Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
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Now that things are moving along in the pregnancy, the updates get jumbled more into the months instead of the weeks. But we have made it to Papaya stage! I laughed this morning when I read that the nips are sprouting.. I shouted to Mike (and the baby probably heard!) that our daughter's boobies are starting to sprout! He countered me by saying "Oh ya, our boy is getting boobs?". Maybe he said pecks. But either way he is still on the blue team!

Feeling movements more and more now, and funny little jabs. Yesterday I felt a small one from the outside of my belly, so it's just a matter of time before Mike can share in this cool experience once again! Being closer to Christmas, my stress levels have been increasing, but thanks to a great hubbie I am trying to not let it get to me. Financial issues + Christmas just aren't fun. Not at all. Can I hope for a miracle?!?