26th Week

We are heading into the 26th week of the pregnancy. All is well except my "P" has been ill and can't shake a nagging cough. Work continues to be extremely busy and I continue to prepare the home for baby #2. There's a lot to do right now but just trying to keep everything balanced to maintain my sanity! LOL! In reality, it's all good especially just returning from a fun one-week vacation with my son in the US. Third trimester is just around the corner!

20th Week

Heading into the 20th week although ultrasound indicates the baby is ahead of schedule (i.e., it is measuring larger than age). At this time, the baby is steadily gaining weight and typically measures 6.5 inches from crown to rump. A whitish coat of a slick, fatty substance known as vernix caseosa begins to cover the baby and protects the skin during its long immersion in amniotic fluid. It also eases delivery. The baby is swallowing more this week, good practice for the digestive system. After the baby takes in amniotic fluid, the baby's body absorbs the water in the liquid and moves the rest into the large bowel. I did find out gender but will leave that as a surprise for now!

Twiblings? Irish Twins?

As I plan on taking a full year off from work, it makes sense to pursue another baby during this pregnancy because (1) taking another year off in the future may not be positive for my career progression in the company, (2) it requires time to save money to take a full year off, (3) I will not take less than one year of leave, and (4) personally reaching my age limit for having more kids. Yes, it's more work but I am prepared for that.