Week 25: L.O.V.E

Week 25 is here! For many women, this is an important week as they cross the threshold of viability, which means that your baby is developed enough that there is a chance of survival outside of the womb. That being said, the closer to your due date you get, the more ready and prepared your baby is to survive outside of your body without assistance. Your baby needs time to strengthen muscles, practice breathing, prepare the digestive system for breastmilk, and accumulate fat to stay warm. Your body is the perfect environment for your baby to thrive; your warmth, the comfort of your touch, the sound of your voice, the steadiness of your heartbeat, the sway of your step and the nutrients you supply allow your baby to flourish. Not only is your body physically the best environment for your baby, but it is also emotionally the best environment. The love and care you have for this little one, even though you haven’t seen them yet, is precious. The intense desire to protect and love your baby is a feeling no one can prepare you for. You will forever have a special connection with your baby, and that love will only grow. Don’t worry if you don’t love the feeling of being pregnant or the symptoms that come with it; it doesn’t mean you love your baby any less!

Your little one is 25 weeks old and is now responsive to sounds! This means your baby is starting to learn the sound of your voice! Your heartbeat is the lullaby that calms your baby. The bond you and your baby share grows stronger as your baby learns your unique touch, voice and smell. You are special, important, and irreplaceable in the life of your baby. You are the only person your baby is truly familiar with when entering this world. On your baby’s birthday, she will find comfort outside the womb with this familiarity.