WEEK 25! Gia the eggplant LOL!!

Gia is about the size of an eggplant this week! Our little love can make a fist and touch and hold her feet. It is said in my reading that Gia has a regular sleep schedule. Meaning, she has active and inactive periods. Boy, when Gia kicks and moves now.. I can really really feel it. I LOVE IT! Gia's little nostrils have opened as well. Under Gia's skin, capillaries are forming and filling with blood and by week's end, air sacs (also lined with capillaries) will develop in her little lungs, getting them ready for that first breath. Gia's lungs are developing surfactant, a substance that will help them expand after birth.

My sleeping has gotten better, finally figured out the pillow situation! It is more difficult to bend down now. Honestly, I can't help but laugh when I look in the mirror, in a good way, at how my body has transformed! It is absolutely glorious! I read that if Daddy Sal puts his head on my belly he will be able to hear Gia's heartbeat, that is a must do! I seriously can't believe I have 15 weeks left of this pregnancy ...where is the time going? Technically with a 40 week pregnancy I am officially in my 3rd trimester this week OMG!!! Hello! So much yet to do... especially with Gia's nursery. We picked the paint color which is a start LOL! All in due time, it is all a fun process! Off and running (well not really running) into week 25!