26 Weeks

Today, Oct. 21st, I am 26 weeks pregnant. The network of nerves in the baby's ears are better developed and more sensitive than before. She may now be able to hear my voice and Craig's when we have a conversation. She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid which we saw in the ultrasound last week. :) This is very essential for the developing of the lungs. These so called breathing movements are also good practice for when she is born and takes the first gulp of air. She is continuing to put on body fat. She now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches from head to heel, the length of an English hothouse cucumber (I wonder who comes up with these comparisons?!?!?!)
In honor of Baby GIRL Wertz this week, have an English hothouse cucumber. I have never had one, so if you do eat one, let me know about it. :)

Since we have spread our great, joyous news that we are having a little girl, we have received a gift from our good friend Ellen. The baby's very first (and probably only, unless aunt Ellen wants to buy her more) Ralph Lauren pink dress. I can't wait for her to wear it. Also, Grandma Robinson has already bought her about 10 different outfits. It's kind-of a tease to get these clothes because she's not here to wear them yet. The anticipation is driving me crazy. :)
We have decided on a theme for her nursery and we need to get started because I know when the holidays get here things will go by really fast.

Please continue to keep all 3 of us in your thoughts and prayers as we continue through this pregnancy. And Thank You to everyone who has sent their well wishes! We have been very blessed! :)