Congratulations, another crucial phase of your pregnancy has been successfully completed. There are just a few weeks left to go. In week 26, the baby is 14 inches and weighs close to 2 pounds. If your baby is a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum. The skin is changing from transparent to opaque. You will be surprised to know that as the baby grows she would now respond in a certain fashion to various external noises. Try finding out what excites your child. She can also now differentiate between light and dark.
As for you, in week 26 even others can start to feel the baby. Dads will now certainly be delighted. After all, feeling one's own child is a joy that cannot be replicated. Mood swings are a common phenomenon during pregnancy and will certainly be present in the 26th week as well. Pregnancy high blood pressure can make you irritated. Pregnancy back pain is another issue that will unfortunately only become worse. These changes and problems are all normal. To distract yourself, now would be a good time to start decorating the child's room and thinking of baby names. These preparations will take you closer to your child during the remaining weeks of pregnancy.