26 Weeks and Full of Dreams

A lot is going on with Bugaboo in week 26. Babycenter.com says, "The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel". Babyzone.com says, "This week your baby-to-be opens his eyes for the first time. He'll open and shut his eyes as he gets used to his new ability. Your little one is still on the small side. His body may look fully formed on the outside, but inside there's fine-tuning taking place, including his lungs and his brain. Your unborn baby still has some growing to do"!

Pregnancy is in full bloom in our house. Wen looks pregnant, she has cravings, there are movies that are just not allowed to be watched in this house right now....hehehehe. Yes, I know, most spouses would find it wearing to indulge a wife's pregnancy cravings or turn a movie off because it's too emotional, but I'm loving every minute of it. For me it is the external part of pregnancy that I can experience with Wendy. Last night as the baby was kicking she lifted her shirt a little and I was able to see him kicking away. What a beautiful sight. This week Bugaboo will start opening his eyes, he's becoming stronger and stronger, and you can't help but look at his little face and admire the life God has brought into being.

We had brunch with the dads today and I imagined us sitting there oooing and awing over our son together, later introducing him to the fine taste of portuguese chorizo (linguica), and eventually watching a Sunday football game with him. We have been blessed with a beautiful family and I can't wait for our son to join us and make it complete.

Just some thoughts and dreams of a soon-to-be-mom.