Susanne Remic is a primary school teacher, freelance writer and parenting blogger. She writes at Ghostwritermummy and Maternity Matters and in between all of that she regularly wins mummy of the year awards for running around after her two children, aged six and 19 months. This is her pregnancy blog: an online diary of her third pregnancy as she strives to overcome two difficult births, one angel child and one awkward toddler. Join Susanne as she shares every step of her journey from bump to baby!
26 weeks
By Susanne Remic on 22 Nov 2011
I’ve been waiting for this milestone ever since I reached the magical 12-week marker. I will always remember my mum telling me during my first pregnancy that 26 weeks is the really magical one. This is the week during which the baby becomes ‘viable’ and has a much better chance of survival in the event of premature delivery.
According to the iVillage.co.uk pregnancy calendar, the 27th week of pregnancy brings me untold new joys in this wonderful journey towards motherhood. There is, wait for it, stress incontinency, nightmares, bladder issues and even more reasons to keep on with the pelvic floor excercises. I feel so glamorous right now!
All joking aside, 26 weeks really is a magical marker for me. I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. I can see maternity leave, looming like an invitation to rest a while. I can see the end of the second trimester and the beginning of the third hovering on the horizon. I can see afternoons of knitting and mornings spent cleaning. I have even made my first baby purchase this weekend. I can see it all becoming real. At last.
My baby’s eyes are starting to open. He or she is beginning to react to loud noises and may even recognise my voice. When I place my hand on my belly, he or she always responds with a kick. Perhaps it is the warmth, or perhaps my baby just knows I am there.
This is why 26 weeks is so magical. There is promise in the air. There is hope. There is excitement.
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