This week in my expanding belly...
The babies skeletons are changing from soft cartilage to bone and the umbilical cords are growing stronger and thicker. They each weigh about the same as a turnip and are about 5 inches from head to bottom (about the size of an open hand). They can move their joints and the sweat glands are starting to develop. Their baby fat is beginning to develop to protect them after they are born. They are listening by now and loud noises will actually startle them. Their tiny eyes are making small side-to-side movements and can even perceive some light through their sealed eyelids. They are practicing their sucking and swallowing skills. Within the next week or so, the pads on their little fingertips and toes will develop their individual fingerprints.
I have a checkup on Friday, so I'll get to hear those precious lil' heartbeats again!
1 comment:
Wow you're just moving right along! :)
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