The second trimester has been a little on the rough side. It seems that things are going to be a little switched around for me--the second trimester has actually brought on the morning sickness and food aversions, and I'm sleeping more than I was during the first three months (trust me, I didn't think it was possible either). The doctors assure me it's all perfectly normal, which makes it easier when my head is in the toilet. The panic that something was wrong with baby boy was far more disconcerting than anything else, so knowing that this is just another part of pregnancy actually has a very calming effect.
We're at week 16 now, and baby boy is nearly 3 grams in weight and about 4.5 inches long. His eyes are starting to move--What to Expect When You're Expecting says if I shine a flashlight on my belly, baby will move away from the "bright" light. I think that's a little mean. His ears are now fully formed, so he can hear what's going on--soon he'll be able to recognize my voice and his father's voice, and probably the voices of all the characters on Friends. Lastly, the book says I should start feeling movement soon--any time between now and 20 weeks. I am very anxious for this, but no such luck yet.
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