Another name has been thought of. We are still in the air about what to call him. So far the names are Dylyn, Trever, and the newest one Sayer (pronounced sawyer).
As of July 17th I have been feeling him moving. I thought I just had a bad case of indigestion. As of the 5th of August he has been highly active. According to the book I am reading he now has has hair. Here are some week 26 studies from books.
From the books:
What to expect when you are expecting:
Week 26 of Pregnancy
Week 26 Pregnancy Tip: Baby's Movements in the Womb
Feel like you're carrying the Karate Kid with all the kicking going on? Your baby is actually practicing all kinds of movements that will eventually be used in life on the outside — including pedaling against your belly, a sort of prewalking skill. As your baby's nervous system becomes more developed, the movements will become much more coordinated. And as the baby gets bigger and stronger, the movements will become much more powerful…and occasionally, even painful to you. If your baby lands a good one, that tiny left hook might hurt — a lot. Another trick he or she may try — stretching that leg out so far that the foot becomes lodged between your ribs (ouch). Next time you come under attack from the karate kid, try changing positions or doing some stretches of your own. You can also gently push your baby back with your hand when your knee-jerker jerks a little too hard. You just might be able to send your slugger back into the corner of the ring!
Pregnancy Week By Week
A resource dedicated to women during pregnancy!Your Baby
Changes In Your Growing Baby
As you continue your pregnancy week by week your baby will continue building layers of fat to protect her during birth. During pregnancy week 26 your baby's heart develops even further. Some women are able to hear their baby's heartbeat through a traditional stethoscope by 26 weeks pregnant. Don't worry if you can't though, some women aren't able to do this even up until the point of delivery!
During pregnancy week 26 your baby continues to practice breathing and swallowing amniotic fluid. Many boy babies go through a bit of a growth spurt during 26 weeks of pregnancy, as their testicles start their descent into the scrotum. Typically this process will be complete in just two or three days.
Your Body's Development
By 26 weeks pregnant your uterus should be roughly 2.5 inches above your navel and will continue growing roughly 1 centimeter every week of your pregnancy week by week. Many women will have put on between 15 and 25 pounds by this time. Keep in mind that weight gain often fluctuates significantly around this time primarily due to changes in fluid retention, so don't get bogged down by your scale and weigh yourself too frequently as this can lead to frustration or disappointment.
Changes In Your Body
As you continue your pregnancy week by week from about 26 weeks pregnant on you might start to become less comfortable. Common symptoms women experience around this time include back pain or pressure and leg cramps. You can help alleviate some of this discomfort by stretching routinely and by eating a nutritious diet to help keep your body charged with the vitamins and minerals it needs to grow properly.
Every week your baby develops your body's hormones also grow, change and adapt. Around this time your body's hormones change and may impact the way your body responds to routine exercise. Keep this in mind because your body becomes more prone to injury after about pregnancy week 26.
Some women start experiencing more headaches again as they approach the third trimester. Fortunately Tylenol is often all that is needed to relieve headache pain around this time. If your headaches seem overly frequent or severe you should consult with your doctor. Your doctor might be able to recommend other treatment choices.
Still other women experience some rib pain around this time as the uterus or your baby's feet even press against your ribs. It is quite normal in fact to feel some stabbing or sharp pains under your ribs when your baby moves about. Fortunately a simple change in position often helps alleviate this discomfort.
It isn't uncommon for many women's blood pressure to rise slightly after about 24 weeks pregnant. Most women's blood pressure is lower in the weeks just before this then rises slightly. Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure of course to ensure that your blood pressure stabilizes and does not rise too suddenly. A rapid increase in blood pressure accompanied by other symptoms including pain, swelling or blurry and spotted vision may be a sign that you are at risk for or developing pre-eclampsia. Most women will not develop this condition until the third trimester but it is never too early to be on the lookout for warning signs.
