Tuesday, October 04, 2005

The size of a grape


I'm officially in the beginning of my 3rd month this week so the baby is 2 months old... Here's what it looks like right now and how the development is progressing.

The baby is more than half an inch long crown to rump and has distinct, slightly webbed fingers. The arms and legs may be long enough to meet in front of the body.

The eyelids are fused shut and won't open until 27 weeks. Earlobes have formed, and by week's end, the inner workings of the ears will be complete. The upper lip is fully formed, too, and the mouth, nose, and nostrils are more distinct. All major joints — shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles — are working, enabling limbs to move. As for the heart, it has divided into four chambers now, and the valves have started to develop. External sex organs are there, but won't be distinguishable as male or female for another few weeks.....so make your guesses now!

1 comment:

  1. :) Aren't you sweet.

    I think I'm sensing a trend...
    Women think I'm going to have a girl. And men think I'm going to have a boy.

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