26 Weeks

So far so good. I have not had any incidences with Mr. Paxton in several days...no considerable contractions or anything. I am finally finished with the nasty antibiotic and I'm hoping that weird bacteria was the soul culprit of the weird-o contractions!! We go back to the doctor on Monday and I will have the glucose tolerance test to check for gestational diabetes as well as anemia.
Here is what baby Voda is up to these days at nearly 26 weeks gestation:

The network of nerves in his ears are better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both mine and Brad's (and of course Maddox's) voices. 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. By this week, his crown-to-rump length is approximately 9.2 inches. Remember, that is only from the top of his head to his bottom and does not include his leg measurements! He weighs almost 2 pounds and is beginning to put on weight. After a month of having his eyelids sealed shut, he is now beginning to open his eyes again this week. His eyes are almost completely developed. Finger and toe nails continue to grow. Blood vessels start to develop in the lungs to prepare him for life outside the uterus. Paxton's blood circulation is completely functional. The umbilical cord system continues to grow and thicken as blood travels with considerable force through the body to nurture the precious baby.

God is so good and it amazes me everyday to see how perfectly planned out everything is with a growing baby!!