Baby is still the size of an eggplant! (week 27)

This week, our baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, our baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. Chalking up any tiny rhythmic movements I may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so I just relax and enjoy the tickle.

Taken from: http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-27-weeks_1116.bc

Baby's still the size of an eggplant! (week 26)

The network of nerves in our baby's ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. She may now be able to hear both our voices as we chat with each other. She's inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of her lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when she's born and takes that first gulp of air. And she's continuing to put on baby fat. If we were having a boy, his testicles would be beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take about two to three days. (But we're not this time! =)

Taken from: http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-26-weeks_1115.bc

Joe was right. ;)

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!!!! =)

We have ultrasound pictures but still need to scan them into the computer first. Too busy preparing for Thanksgiving to do that now, but will post them soon. We are so happy! She is perfect and healthy and the most beautiful little thing I've ever seen. We have SO much to be thankful to God for this holiday season. =) xoxox

Baby's the size of an eggplant! (weeks 25-28)

Time to get Joe to put an ear to my belly -- he might be able to pick up baby's heartbeat (no stethoscope required). Inside the womb, the formation of tiny capillaries is giving baby a healthy pink glow. Baby's also soaking up my antibodies, getting the immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink -- perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes.

Taken from: http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/slideshow/how-big-is-baby.aspx?page=20

Baby's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.

Taken from: http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-25-weeks_1114.bc

Baby's still the size of a papaya! (week 24)

Our baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts baby at just over a pound. Since baby's almost a foot long, baby cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but baby's body is filling out proportionally and baby will soon start to plump up. Baby's brain is also growing quickly now, and baby's taste buds are continuing to develop. Baby's lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help baby's air sacs inflate once baby hits the outside world. Baby's skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon.

Taken from: http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-24-weeks_1113.bc

Baby's (apparently still) the size of a papaya! (week 23)

Time for me to turn on the radio and sway to the music. With baby's sense of movement well developed by now, our baby can feel me dance! And now that baby's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound, you may be able to see baby squirm underneath my clothes. Blood vessels in baby's lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that our baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing baby for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as loud music, voices and video games — probably won't faze baby when baby hears them outside the womb.

Taken from: http://www.babycenter.com/6_your-pregnancy-23-weeks_1112.bc?scid=mbtw_preg23:939&pe=2Uz2vRM

Baby is the size of a papaya! (weeks 22-24)

Time to watch what we say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and our own voices most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- I just have to pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.

Taken from: http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-tools/slideshow/how-big-is-baby.aspx?page=19