Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.
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. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")
I ordered a doppler from here and just got it, i have to tell you being able to hear that wonderful heart beat is so calming and reassuring for me, because i'm at point where i get to see the Dr. 1x a month and let me tell ya 3 weeks w/o knowing if monkey is ok is a struggle.
We rented this one but we will definitely be buying one $80 for peace of mind is nothing.
In other news, Saturday we had a photo shoot with Autumn who was teaching and need "models" she is so much fun and we had a blast not to mention her photography is out of this world! take a lookie here.
that is all for now.
8 months ago
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