Monday, May 7, 2007

What does our baby look like?

Well, we obviously don't know exactly what she looks like (although after the 3D sono I can tell you she resembles E quite a bit). I get updates each week to tell me what development is taking place, and what is really going on in there. I also have pics! I would love to share them with you.

Week Thirty
  • Did you know your baby is nearly three pounds now?
  • Her head is getting larger to accommodate a period of rapid brain growth. Don't forget to continue to "teach" your baby in the womb by exposing to music, literature, and simply talking to her.

  • A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her. As she grows and fills your uterus, the amount of amniotic fluid will decrease. Funny, you certainly won't feel any lighter!
  • She spends more and more time practicing opening and closing eyelids. Her eyes can move from side to side, following a light source. She may even reach out to touch the light.

  • Early lanugo is beginning to disappear that served to protect your baby's skin from the water in the womb. Your little one's own hair may begin to appear.

  • Toenails are entering their final growth stage.

  • Bone marrow is now in charge of red blood cell production. These red blood cells will continue to service your child's body by transporting oxygen and removing the wastes (carbon monoxide and other gases).

  • Your baby has the capability now to produce tears -- yes, within the womb.

  • By the end of this week, your baby is now 15.7 inches (39.9cm) long and weighs 2.91 pounds (1319gm).

It is so amazing to me what our bodies are capable of. Every time I see my babies on a sonogram or feel their movement inside, I am reminded of the beautiful gift God gave humans to create life. These pictures were taken of a real life 30 week baby in utero with a fetoscope.

How can anyone see or partake in such a miracle and not believe in God or some higher being? It boggles the mind!

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