Holy belly, Batman!

25 weeks today! I know I posted yesterday that I was having a lot of pain. Well, I think I figured out why. Compare, if you will, the difference in belly size from exactly one week ago and today.

I do believe our little Clara has had quite the growth spurt!

Here's some interesting facts on what our girl has been up to in there. :)

Your Baby: Month 6

Let your spouse put an ear to your belly -he might be able to pick up her heartbeat (no need for a stethoscope). Inside the womb, the formation of tiny capillaries is giving her a healthy pink glow. Baby's also soaking up your antibodies, getting ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink-perfect for batting those newly grown eyelashes.

Head to heels your baby now measures about 13.5 inches. Her weight-a pound and a half-isn't much more than a rutabaga, but she's exchanging her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more like a newborn. She's also growing hair-and if you could see it, you'd be able to discern its color and texture.

Coming up in August we've got our 28 week appointment (3rd trimester, yikes!). We'll be doing our gestational diabetes screening at that time. And a follow-up ultrasound to check on the placement of the placenta. After that, we'll be seeing Dr. V every 2 weeks. And August 21st will be our baby shower. Lots to look forward to, but first OUR WEDDING!!! One week and 2 days from now, I'll be Mrs. Adam Mueller. :)