time for the baby update....
At 4 1/2 inches long (head to bottom) and 3 1/2 ounces, your baby is about the size of an avocado. In the next three weeks, she'll go through a tremendous growth spurt, though, doubling her weight and adding inches to her length. Her lower limbs are much more developed now. Her head is more erect than it has been, and her eyes have moved toward the front of her head. Your baby's ears are close to their final position, too. Some of her more advanced body systems are working, including her circulatory system and urinary tract. Her heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, circulating her total blood volume through her body many times. (By the end of your pregnancy, this will increase to about 190 quarts.) The patterning of her scalp has begun, though her hair isn't recognizable yet. Although closed, her eyes are moving (slowly), and she's even started growing toenails.
toenails this week!
tara
posted by The Hudgins @ 7:41 AM
2 Comments:
Hey Tara!!! How exciting to hear about your baby growing. I loved keeping up w/ all the details of what was new and developing each week. What a little miracle!!! I still look at Ethan everyday and think that he used to be the size of a grit and now he's grown into a perfect little baby. I'm so excited for you guys and look forward to hearing updates. So are you thinking it's a girl?
Talk to you soon~ Kimberly
I like hearing about your growing fruit every week. I just read with awe every time at how amazing it all is. How exciting! Are you going to come home some time to let us give you a shower. All of my fancy serving pieces are still in tact at Mom's house.
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