Wednesday, January 2, 2008

16 Weeks!

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.
We are doing well- as you can see from the picture I am rounding out nicely! Still medicated- keeps me eating and growing! End of this month we will FINALLY know what this baby is!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's so good to see our precious baby is growing! Thanks for keeping the blog up-to-date! Love, Mom

Anonymous said...

It's so good to see our precious baby is growing! Thanks for keeping the blog up-to-date! Love, Mom

Brooke said...

The bump is looking cute! I can't wait to rub it again :)

Anonymous said...

Wow! Your belly sure has grown just since Monday! You look great and I am glad all is well with Baby Beckett and his/her Mama!

Lauren

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