Friday, February 11, 2011

24 Weeks!!


Your baby weighs more than a pound and a half right now and sports a crown-to-rump length of about eight and a half inches (standard letter size!). At this point in fetal development, that beautiful face (though still tiny) is almost fully formed.

Wondering what (and who) your baby will look like? If you had a baby cam at 24 weeks pregnant, you'd almost be able to tell by now. That beautiful face (though still tiny) is almost fully formed. What's still missing from the picture is the fat that will be piled on under baby's skin. Until those fat deposits are made, that very tender skin is still very transparent, which means a close look would let you see clear through to all the organs, bones, and blood vessels. Fortunately, that see-through look won't last much longer. Babies at this stage of fetal development are gaining about six ounces each week — with much of that gain coming from fat, in addition to growing organs, bones, and muscle.


What's been playing on your little rocker's stereo system these days? All kinds of sounds can be heard by your baby in your womb: from air exhaling from your lungs (deep breath now), those gastric gurgles produced by your stomach and intestines, your voice and your partner's (which your baby will be able to recognize at birth), and even very loud sounds such as honking horns, barking dogs, or a wailing fire truck."


Where have the past 6 months gone?! I can't believe we are this far along already!! And hey - it's great to be celebrating the beginning of month 6 in beautiful Puerto Vallarta!! We've been having a great and relaxing time. This is definately a different kind of vacation, but fantastic none the less. We need to enjoy every last second of our babymoon!

1 comment:

MOM said...

Great pictures!! However, I can tell it is different...no zip line, no parasailing, but it is all good...enjoy, relax and have fun!! Carlita has already been in another country....didn't even need a passport!!