Baby#2 Update: Week 27

Oh no! I've gained 2 lbs. in 1 week. Usually I have been steady in gaining weight of a pound a week. It's not that I don't know WHY this has happened (blame it on all the KitKat and chocolates I've consumed in one week alone.) I would also have midnight snacks - hush this is a secret while drinking my Anmum so that I won't feel THAT guilty. Still, a 5-lb gain in a month is not bad according to my OB. She was even laughing when I seemed worried about it. I asked her if I should start walking and she actually said no, not yet rather so that I won't have the risk of pre-term labor. During my checkup yesterday, everything seemed normal. I had normal blood pressure, I have no swelling or any other discomfort other than leg cramps which is rather normal.

While listening to the baby's heartbeat through the Doppler he kept on moving and kicking which made the OB comment on how he is a real active baby. I am scheduled to meet with my OB every 2-weeks now. I am on my 3rd trimester after all. If this was anything like my first pregnancy I am pretty sure I'd retain more water these last 3 months so expect me to NOT post photos anymore.

Baby's Development from Pregnancy Hut:

The baby is about 14.5 inches long and weighs over two pounds by now. The baby’s skin is wrinkled by floating in water and will remain this way until a few weeks after the baby is born as the skin slowly stretches out. The retina develops normal layers which later help in the reception of light images. These layers receive light and images and transmit the information to the brain for interpretation. The membrane that used to cover your baby’s eyes will separate at this stage to form eyelids. A new visual discovery begins for the baby and the baby’s eyes are mostly blue at this stage which will change into their true color some time after birth. The baby also develops a waking and sleeping pattern which might not be the same as your cycle. Some experts believe that the baby begins to dream by the 28th week. No one knows what they dream about but the brain remains active and the characteristic grooves on the brain surface start appearing with the development of more brain tissues. You might experience the baby hiccupping quite frequently now as the baby’s lungs are maturing and the baby is learning to breathe normally.

Surprising Facts: Symptoms you should never ignore (from Baby Center)

So many aches, pains, and strange feelings arise during pregnancy that it can be hard to decide what's normal and what warrants a call to your doctor or midwife. To complicate matters further, some symptoms may be more or less urgent depending on your particular situation or health history and on how far along you are in your pregnancy. Here's a rundown of symptoms that could be a sign of a problem. If you have any of these complaints, call your doctor or midwife immediately:

Before you reach 37 weeks:

• Pelvic pressure (a feeling that your baby is pushing down), lower back pain (especially if it's a new problem for you), menstrual-like cramping or abdominal pain, or more than four contractions in an hour (even if they don't hurt)

• An increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge — if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody (even if it's only pink or blood-tinged)

At any time:

• Your baby is moving or kicking less than usual

• Severe or persistent abdominal pain or tenderness

• Vaginal bleeding or spotting, or watery discharge

• Pain or burning when you urinate, or little or no urination

• Severe or persistent vomiting, or any vomiting accompanied by pain or fever

• Chills or a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher

• A severe or persistent headache, or any headache accompanied by blurred vision, slurred speech, or numbness

• Blurred or double vision, or seeing spots or "floaters"

• Any swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, anything more than mild swelling in your fingers or hands, or severe or sudden swelling in your legs, feet, or ankles, or a rapid weight gain (more than 4 pounds in a week)

• Severe or persistent leg or calf pain that doesn't ease up when you flex your ankle and point your toes toward your nose, or one leg significantly more swollen than the other

• Trauma to your abdomen

• Fainting, frequent dizziness, rapid heartbeat, or palpitations

• Difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, or chest pain

• Severe constipation accompanied by abdominal pain or severe diarrhea that lasts more than 24 hours

• Persistent intense itching all over

• Any health problem that you'd ordinarily call your practitioner about, even if it's not pregnancy-related (like worsening asthma or a cold that gets worse rather than better)

Just felt the need to share in case of emergency. Childbirth and Labor is a lovely moment that should not be feared though. I remember telling myself I'd never go through this kind of pain again during my first baby but look at me now, I am even excited for it. Weird.