Visible
changes in my body: it seems that my bump feels harder and maybe sticking out a little bit more
Other
changes: for the last couple of nights I fall asleep quicker than
before, as you may recall from previous update I had problems with
that; I have weird back/bum pains when I sitting down or trying to
move on a sofa or even walk (sometimes it's unbearable I will mention
this to my midwife next time I see her). Yesterday we used doppler to
listen to Little L and is seems she was exactly where the doppler
was, one of her kicks was so strong like never before. I think I
might have swollen knees I'm not sure but sometimes in the mornings
when I wake up I feel that they are heavy and it feels weird.
How
do I feel: all the headaches and sickness are gone (touch wood);
feeling tired quicker
Cravings:
still none
Fitness:
Walking almost every day for max. 25 minutes and swimming once a
week
Baby:
At
23weeks
baby is about 29cm from crown to heel and weighs a little more than
500g. Her swallowing reflex is maturing, so she will be swallowing
and digesting some amniotic fluid which is perfectly normal and not
harmful. She may even hiccup! Her lungs are also maturing but they
are not fully functioning. They cannot process oxygen and C02
sufficiently on their own quite yet.
