Mommy & Me
Week 14 is here and I'm feeling pregnant. I'm still fitting into my clothes, but I am aware of a tightness in my lower belly and I feel twinges at odd times. The second trimester is supposed to very exciting developmentally. This month, for example, the baby will grow to a lenght of 6 inches! Hands & arms, legs & feet are all developed and hair is growing. In fact, baby may even begin reacting to sound this month! Here's what the experts have to say this week...Our baby is a whopping 3 1/2 inches long and is 1 to 2 ounces. S/he begins to practice inhaling and exhaling movements. The eyes and ears continue to move and develop, the neck is still getting longer, and the baby's chin no longer rests on his/her chest. The hands are becoming functional, and the baby is beginning to learn to move/use them (probably more reflex than anything). At this point, our little one is receiving all of his/her nourishment from the placenta.
I was sick this morning, but it was the first time in several days. All in all, things are developing well. We still lack a name for a boy, but have plenty of time for that.
