How Far Along: 17 weeks
How Big is Baby: (Taken from Fertility Friend): "Your baby weighs about 5.25 ounces (150g) and now measures 5 to 5.6 inches
(12.5 to 14cm) from crown to rump. He is practicing breathing by gulping amniotic
fluid into its lungs. This helps the lung's development so they will function
at birth. Your baby may also be sucking his thumb.
Meconium is present in your baby's bowels. There is hair present on your baby's scalp and sweat glands are developing.
Your baby is becoming more sensitive to the outside world and is moving around, kicking and punching. As there is still plenty of space in your uterus, your baby can move around a lot, sitting cross-legged, reclining or even turning somersaults!
He can probably hear by now as the ossicles (the bones that pass sound to the inner ear) have hardened and the portion of the brain that receives signals from the brain is under development. Your baby is getting used to the sound of your heartbeat and blood passing through the umbilical cord, but may be startled by loud noises. Your baby is aware of some things in the outside world, including sounds and light. If you let the sun shine on your belly, your baby may be able to perceive a warm red glow."
Meconium is present in your baby's bowels. There is hair present on your baby's scalp and sweat glands are developing.
Your baby is becoming more sensitive to the outside world and is moving around, kicking and punching. As there is still plenty of space in your uterus, your baby can move around a lot, sitting cross-legged, reclining or even turning somersaults!
He can probably hear by now as the ossicles (the bones that pass sound to the inner ear) have hardened and the portion of the brain that receives signals from the brain is under development. Your baby is getting used to the sound of your heartbeat and blood passing through the umbilical cord, but may be startled by loud noises. Your baby is aware of some things in the outside world, including sounds and light. If you let the sun shine on your belly, your baby may be able to perceive a warm red glow."
Weight Gain/Loss: From Starting
Pregnancy Weight= +5lbs
Maternity Clothes: Yes, I'm starting to wear maternity pants and just ordered some shirts.
Stretch Marks: No (other than the ones I have always had)
Sleep: I get up to pee a lot and I do toss and turn more often.
Best Moment of the Week: I am feeling more and more squirms and flutters!
Movement: Yes! I'm feeling some small flutters!
Symptoms: Round Ligament Pain, lower back pain, some movement
Food Cravings: JUNK! :0(
Gender: We'll know on December 4th!
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: No
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button In or Out? In
Wedding Rings On or Off? On
Mood: Happy, Anxious
Looking Forward To:
Our Anatomy Scan and OB Appointment on December 4th! I'll be waiting to
know 24hrs from that point because we're having a gender reveal party
back home. I'll technically know on the 5th of December. Picture of Mommy-to-Be:
I love reading your updates :)
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