The baby this week:
The network of nerves in our baby's ears is more sensitive than before baby may now be able to hear Chuck's voice as well as mine as we chat with each other. Charlie loves to talk to the baby, yesterday he sang the alphabet song to it. And at the end he sang, "next time, I should sing with you." too cute!
Our unborn baby now weighs almost 2 pounds! Baby's head-to-buttocks length is just over 9 inches.
Our baby is now beginning to "breath" although no air is actually filling the lungs. Baby is taking practice breaths though and the lungs are strengthening for that first breath after birth.
Our baby's reflexes are starting to develop. Baby is sucking and opening/closing the mouth. Baby is learning to open/close the fist and grab.
Mom:
My weight gain is just 7 pounds so far, and my uterus is about 2 1/2 inches above my navel. Today a friend commented that I don't look like I've gained much weight yet, and I had to tell her, just wait, I've got 3 months left, I am sure I will be adding on here soon! We had a good laugh over that.
All is well, so far. I am starting to sleep a little better at night. Might be short lived though, as my belly grows. I feel great! I get a laugh when I try to bend over the table to reach a dish on the other side and realize that I can't bend so far anymore, as the belly is getting in the way!
