8 July 2013 - My Belly is Growing and So Are You!

               I had an appointment today with my doctor and now we have crossed 24 weeks. I was not very desperately waiting for today's appointment because I knew from my past experience that I will not have any more ultrasounds here after. That means that I get to see you only after you are born and till then it is just going to be heart beat check and the measuring of my baby bump. Your dad and I will have to be satisfied with only the sound of your heart beat and the doctors comment "he is growing well, everything looks good" and nothing more. 

               So that is a little disappointing. But though I wish that my tummy was transparent, that is never going to happen. And more ultrasounds are not good for your health. So we better wait to see you till the end of October than you having any trouble with your health. 

               I am not vomiting anymore, but the craving for different food items is still increasing day by day and I eat like a 'pailwan'! My weight is increasing with every doctor's visits and we are glad about it. I can even see and feel my belly growing and becoming heavier. I wonder how you would look. Every baby boy I see these days is making me think of you. And every time your sister troubles me, I wonder how my life will be after you join her in the mischief! 

               My legs ache at nights after a long day's running with your sister and the regular cooking and cleaning. The work is not very hectic, I do everything slowly, but I do feel very tired these days. Your dad takes us out for lunch or dinner almost every week ends. And I desperately wait for those little breaks every week. 

               According to my baby sites, now you can hear my voice and you are listening to what is going on in the outside world. You might have heard the sound of dogs barking or cars honking by now. And of course your sister screaming! Your heart beat was 148 per minute as per today's test. And it sounded great! You are now the size of a cantaloupe with almost a foot long body like a corn! Your skin is not see-through anymore. You sleep for 12 - 14 hours a day and I have been trying to play with you every time I feel you move.