So as of yesterday, I'm "officially" (according to the doctor's office) 16 weeks along.
What does that mean exactly?
Here is an excerpt from the book What to Expect When You're Expecting:
With a whopping weight of anywhere from 3-5 oz and a length (crown to rump) of 4-5 in. your baby is growing up fast. Muscles are getting stronger (you'll start to feel movement in a few weeks), especially the back muscles, enabling your little one to straighten out even more. Your baby-to-be is looking more and more adorable, with a face that has eyes (complete with eyebrows and eylashes) and ears in the right spots. What's more, those eyes are finally working! Yes, it's true: Your baby's eyes are making small side-to-side movements and can even perceive some light, though the eyelids are still sealed. Your baby is also becoming more sensitive to touch. In face he or she will even squirm if you poke your belly (though you probably won't be able to feel those squirms just yet).
4 comments:
So exciting...has Bill converted this to metric yet?? just wondering, I'm glad its in increments I can understand!
momily
Well since you asked... the MASS of the baby is ~85 - 140g and the lenght is about 10 - 12cm! Thanks for promoting the Metric Conversion Act of 1975, we're almost there folks!
~Bill
Bill is going to make a great Dad. :)
Eyelashes already!!
Can we see the 4 month profile shot?
Christine
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