Today, I reached the 22 week mark. Here is what is going on developmentally:
Baby is 11 to 14 inches long
Weight is about 1 3/4 to 2 pounds
Baby can hear and recognize mom's voice
Eyelids begin to part
Eyes open sometimes for short periods of time
Skin is covered with protective coating called vernix
Baby is able to hiccup
Footprints and fingerprints continue forming
Alveoli (air sacs) are forming in lungs
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Thanks for sharing these facts.
Hey Ashley,
Okay, you may get this twice, not sure, but wanted to say that I'm so glad that Sam could bring some sunshine to your day. We'll come see you again soon!!! Hang in there and dont listen to bozos who dont know how to be positive. I just know that you will be fine and everything will turn out okay. I'm here for you and we're praying for you and baby and family!! Let me know if there's anything I can do for you!! love ya, Kelli and Sam says hello too ;-)
Yeah!! I am doing the 22 week happy dance for you and la nina Hershey!!
Or see Snoopy happy dance for you!
http://www.nhlcyberfamily
.org/special/happydance.htm
(You might have to copy & paste the link as I don't know how it will work in the blog. Another option is to google search "happy dance" and take a few moments to enjoy the websites you find!)
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