Baby D week 15 and 16 :)

We have had a busy few weeks. Baby is growing, we have seen the 16 week ultrasound, heard the heartbeat three times now, and things are starting to feel a bit more real. :)

Week 15
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple).  He or she is busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. His or her legs are growing longer than his or her arms now, and the baby can move all of its joints and limbs. Although the baby's eyelids are still fused shut,  He or she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, He or she is likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! We did have an ultrasound, but the little baby was not cooperating. He or she would not move its legs. Stubborn little thing already!

Week 16
Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his or her weight and add inches to its length. Right now, its about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His or her legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his or her eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His or her ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his or her scalp has begun, though his or her locks aren't recognizable yet. He or she is even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his or her heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

I really should start paying attention to the time of day I take these photos! If I wait longer at night I look much more pregnant than in the middle of the day. So crazy. I can't believe the baby is actually starting to look like a baby, and mommy is actually starting to look like a little mommy instead of just bloated. :) Fun times!