25 Weeks!

Our Baby's Development This Week-Week 25

There are many interesting developments going on with the baby right now. The tiniest blood vessels, capillaries, are developing under the baby's skin and turning the color of the baby from a transparent to a pinkish appearance. The baby's nostrils begin to open and the buds for the baby's permanent teeth form.

Other changes that are happening:

• The baby will develop a very strong grip this month.
• Nails are continuing to grow from the nail bed and will cover the nail as well.
• Blood vessels are forming in the lungs.

Baby's Size (head to rump) this week: About 8.75 inches

Weight: Approximately 1.5 lbs

Your baby this week is about the size of a household telephone.

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24 Weeks!

Our Baby's Development This Week-Week 24

Your baby is steadily growing and it is likely that each day you are becoming more aware of the baby's movements. You can expect to gain about a pound per week this month as both you and the baby grow!

Other changes that are happening:

• The baby's skin is very wrinkled right now but will smooth out when more fat is deposited and muscles further develop.
• The baby's skin is very transparent at this time, if you could see the baby you could see the bones and organs through the skin.
• At this time, you may be able to have someone put an ear to your abdomen and hear the baby's heartbeat without the aid of a stethoscope.

Baby's Size (head to rump) this week: About 8.5 inches

Weight: Approximately 1.25 lbs

Your baby is about the same size as the width of a standard size sheet of paper!

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23 Weeks!

Our Baby's Development This Week-Week 23

Your baby continues to grow and gain weight. The smallest bones in the human body are found in the middle ear (hammer, anvil, and stirrup) and are forming. This will make it possible for the baby to hear in the near future.

Other changes that are happening:

• A heat-producing fat (called brown fat) is helping to keep the baby warm.
• The baby's body is becoming more normally proportioned, though the head continues to look out of proportion.
• You may be feeling the first movements of the baby this week. Called "quickening," it is the motion of the arms and legs you will first feel.

Baby's Size (head to rump) this week: 8 inches

Weight: 1 pound

Right now your baby is slightly smaller in length than a child's Barbie Doll.

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22 Weeks!

Our Baby's Development This Week-Week 21

You may now be able to detect and anticipate cycles of sleep, drowsiness and activity. The baby is getting stronger and looking much like a tiny newborn with a natural formed mouth and lips, nose and closed eyelids. By the end of the week you are halfway through your pregnancy!

Other changes that are happening:

* The baby's legs will be close to the final natural proportion to the body and head.
* The baby's heart can be detected by a standard stethoscope.
* Your hair and nails tend to grow rapidly now because of hormones that are released during your pregnancy.

Baby's Size and Weight this week:

Size: About 7.25 inches (head to rump).

Weight: Approximately 10.5 ounces
Right now your baby is about the size of a large banana.

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