Your baby will begin to form fat this week. The fat begins to deposit under his skin and is important in heat production and metabolism. At delivery, fat will account for 2-6 percent of your baby's total body weight. This will help him maintain his body temperature when he is born. Your baby is approximately 5 inches long and weighs in at about 140-145 grams (5 ounces). This means that the baby now weighs more than the placenta.
If you were to get an abdominal x-ray (which isn't recommended and could be dangerous), your baby's skeleton would be visible. His movements are becoming stronger and more frequent now. Reflex movements are fully functional as your baby will regularly suck and swallow and loud noises outside the uterus may actually cause the baby to startle.
I am feeling a little bit more energetic (even though I dont sleep) which is nice. It has been wonderful to be able to get outside and play this past week, with all the nice weather we have had. The warm spring sunshine deffinitely lifts my spirits! With the warmer weather, of course, I am getting warmer. It is going to be a really long hot summer being pregnant! I have been really hungry and want to eat everything which I try not to. I have gained 2 pounds and I am not happy about that but oh well. Thats life. My headaches, although I thought were begining to go away, are back with a vengance. When I went to the doctor yesterday he said the baby is doing well and the heartbeat was at 140, right where it should be! Two more weeks until we get to find out the sex of the baby! I cant wait!
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Hang in there! I can't wait to find out what this lil babe is!!
I am sooo excited for you! Congratulations!
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