This week marks the point of viability — the point at which doctors will try to save the baby if I go into labor prematurely. However, since the survival rate at 24 weeks is still so low (I read it’s 30 percent), the term viability at this point doesn’t mean a whole lot to me. But, it is reassuring, and it’s another milestone reached. Plus, from this point on, the chance of survival increases each week (I read it’s around 80 percent at week 28).
Things are going well. Joe felt Lucy kick for the first time a couple of nights ago. We were trying to see if we could hear her heartbeat with a stethoscope (a long shot, but we tried anyway!), and she kicked it! Joe was amazed, and I don’t think I’ll forget the smile on his face. He put his hand on my belly, and we tried to coax her into kicking again, but alas, she is a stubborn girl and did not oblige us. Joe has felt her one other time, though. It’s always hard because by the time I feel her and tell him so he can put his hand on my belly, she stops.
I got pretty bummed out last night after I realized that I have gone up a pant size. I think this is normal, but it’s still disheartening. My self-image is definitely the one thing I’m not enjoying. I’m way more self-conscious than I thought I would be. And, as I was feeling down about my weight gain last night, Lucy kicked me. I think she was trying to remind me that what’s really important is her and the fact that she’s healthy. Nothing like a little baby kick to bring me back to earth. I’m trying not to let the weight gain bother me, but it’s hard sometimes. But, I’ll definitely take the weight gain anyday if it means I have my precious little baby growing inside me.
So, is it normal to go up a pant size during pregnancy??
Yeah for viability!!! I’m sure I’ll be doing the same thing with the pants! I feel huge already, and I’m not even 15 weeks yet.
I think it would be abnormal to not go up a pant size! Don’t worry about that stuff right now. Just enjoy where you are and take off the extra weight after the baby is born. You’re pregnant! Enjoy!
I’m with Jenn – I would think it was odd if you DIDN’T go up a pant size while pregnant.
You shouldn’t even be worrying about pant sizes at all when you’re pregnant. I would worry if you gain like 60 pounds or more, but anything less than that & you’re fine. I totally don’t buy this “only gain 25 pounds” thing. Each woman/baby is totally different. Eat healthy foods, but don’t worry about quantity. Eat what you crave. Enjoy being pregnant. From the pictures I’ve seen, you look beautiful!
I don’t think there is any “average”….everyone is different. Just continue to do healthy things and let your body be..
I can’t believe you’re at 24 weeks – congratulations Cady & Joe! I feel quite privileged that you have shared so much of your journey with little Lucy online, it really is as though we are all cheering for you and your little one!
Don’t worry too much about the weight gain – remember what’s important is a healthy mum and bub! x
I’m so happy everything is going so well for you. You are looking great, don’t worry the weight will come off.