We have officially crossed the halfway mark and can start counting down the weeks til Baby Bella arrives! 19 weeks left, ha! Happy belated Easter and Passover to all. I will try to get some belly pics up here in the next few days!
Your pregnancy: 21 weeks
How your baby's growing:
At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound or about as long as a package of Oreos and as heavy as a large bag of tortilla chips. Who's hungry? Your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. Her lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and she's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath her gums. Her eyes have formed, but her irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers her body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which she'll sport until she adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside her belly, her pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily. Your Mini's hands have grown bigger and stronger and the nerve endings in her fingers have developed her sense of touch. She's in there testing out her newfound abilities by touching her face and grabbing the umbilical cord. Other cool developments:You're already raising a little Einstein. Your baby's brain is developing at a clip this week and will continue to do so until she's five years old (so load up on the Omega 3)! Baby's hair is now a short, bright white crop (Billy Idol, eat your heart out!). No matter what color it will end up—red, blonde, black—all babies' hair lacks pigment at this point.Your baby has started growing taste buds and may be able to detect strong flavors in the amniotic fluid. If you could see inside, you might catch her sticking out her tongue for a taste and then grimacing, a sign that perhaps you should chill on the chili powder.
See what your baby looks like this week.
How your life's changing:
At this point, you may find your belly becoming a hand magnet (not really yet...which is fine with me...the thought of someone just randomly touching my belly is rather odd). It's perfectly okay to tell folks who touch your tummy that you'd rather they didn't. And if people are telling you that you look smaller or bigger than you should at this point, remember that each woman grows — and shows — at her own rate. What's important is that you see your practitioner for regular visits so she can make sure your baby's growth is on track. (our next ob appointment is April 29th, and the next ultrasound is May 4th. So much to look forward to :) )
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