Lots is stuff is going on in baby world-This week officially takes baby from being an embryo to becoming a fetus. All of baby's major features have formed and now it is all about growth and more development- which means that baby is starting to actually look like a baby (no more embryonic tail)!! The baby's organs, muscles, and nerves are kicking into gear. The external sex organs are there but won't be distinguishable as male or female for another few weeks. Her eyes are fully formed, but her eyelids are fused shut and won't open until 27 weeks. Now that your baby's basic physiology is in place, she's poised for rapid weight gain. This week baby has a lot of other great things changing: the heart is finishing dividing into four chambers, and the valves are starting to form, the tiny teeth are beginning to form, fair follicles begin developing, and the placenta is fully in place delivering key nutrients to help the babies growth spurts!!! As for me- still feeling quesy, tired, and extra moody- but there has definitly been lots of stress this last week, which is unfortunate! I was very happy to recieve cards for Mother's Day and my Mom bought me a rose and a copy of What to Expect When You're Expecting. Very Nice.
Tomorrow morning is my first prenatal appointment! Woo Hoo!!!!
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