Week 15-Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (
about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although
her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds.
Week 16-Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now,
he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his
head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
These are updates that I get once a week from
babycenter.com It really is so fun to get these every Wednesday as a reminder that there really is a little miracle growing in my belly. Chris will tell you, I am so ready to start showing. Did anyone else have that feeling? I know I shouldn't rush this time, but I'm almost 17 weeks and am still wearing my normal clothes. I do have a little tightness in my pants, but I'm ready to be obviously pregnant! Ha, I'm sure there are some people that think I'm crazy. Maybe I'll be showing by our NYC trip.
