Week 22

Week 22

* Your baby weighs close to a pound at this point (ours weigh more :) )!
* Your baby can now hear your conversations more clearly than before!. When you talk, read, or sing, expect her to hear you. Studies have found that newborns will suck more vigorously when read to from a book they heard frequently in utero.
* Eyelids and eyebrows are fully formed.
* Fingernails have grown to the end of the fingers.
* Be prepared for all those "Why" questions coming! Your baby's brain has entered a stage of rapid growth, especially in what's called the germinal matrix. This structure deep in the middle of the brain serves as a kind of factory for brain cells and disappears shortly before birth. But the brain's amazing expansion program continues until around the five birthday.
* With some help from mom, baby's liver is starting to break down bilirubin, a substance produced by red blood cells.

4d Ultrasound Pics (21 weeks 2 days)

Baby A (Lathan)

Baby C (Lauren)

Baby B (Logan) - about to be slapped in the face by Lathan!!!

Our appointment went VERY well! The boys were really putting on a show...kicking and hitting each other. I'm pretty sure that Lauren was probably rolling her eyes as she curled up and tried to get away from her brothers! Each baby is over 12 inches long and each weigh a little over one pound (Baby A - 1 lb 1 oz) (Baby B - 1lb 3 oz) (Baby C - 1lb 1 oz). Dr. Kirshon said he was extremely pleased with all of their growths and their development. All babies have ample amounts of amniotic fluid and blood flow so he said that as long as I continue to take it easy and stay around the house that I don't have to go on bedrest just yet!

Next appointment will be in 3 weeks!

Week 21

Week 21

* White blood cells are under production. Leukocytes (or white blood cells) form our body's defense sytems. They help fight infections and diseases.
* Your little one's skin has changed from translucent to become more opaque.
* Your infant's tongue is fully formed. If you were able to peek you might catch your son or daughter practicing giving you a raspberry!
* Baby swallows more this week. After your baby takes in amniotic fluid, his body absorbs the water in the liquid and moves the rest into the large bowel. This is good practice for his digestive system!
* Wake and sleep periods become more consistent. Some research suggests that baby sets her internal clock to match the outside world's even before birth! Your eating and sleeping habits as well levels of light and noise serve as her signals.
* Length is now measured crown to heel.
* Baby measures about 10.51 inches (26.7cm) and weighs nearly 12.7 ounces (360g).