- The baby measures 14 inches long and weighs over 1.7 pound.
- Baby measures 35.5cm long and weighs over 760 grams.
- The feet are 2 inches (5cm) long. Hands are very active.
- The baby’s eyes begin to open around this time.
The fetus makes breathing movements, but there is no air in the lungs yet. Hands are active and muscle coordination is such that they can get a thumb into the mouth. Thumb sucking calms the baby and strengthens the cheek and jaw muscles.
The fetal brain scan will show response to touch. Touching and playing with the baby is possible now, as they may respond to your touch through your belly wall. Brain growth continues with brain wave activity for the visual and auditory systems starting to develop. Baby is probably very active in the womb, as the most active weeks are typically between weeks 24 and 28.
Total weight gain/loss: -7.8 lbs
Next Appointment: August 20th, will have glucose test too
Maternity clothes? Maternity pants and some shirts
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Sleep great from time I go to bed until I wake up to pee, then not so well
Belly Button In or Out? Still in
Movement: Yes, daily, and from the outside daily too
Food cravings: Chocolate milk, I have had it everyday
Gender: GIRL!!!
Best moment this week: Adam feeling her kick
What I miss: Having a drink here or there, going out with friends and watching them is hard.
What I am looking forward to: Finishing up her room
Milestones: Adam feeling her kick from the outside, it means she is getting stronger!
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Girl-you are looking very PREGO!!!
Yes, you do, but you have a great prego glow going on
Congrats Adam on feeling the movement! That is so great, what a great moment for you! Can you believe it? That’s your daughter in there!