Well, this week I'm 16 weeks! Four months down and 5 1/2 more to go! I'm feeling fine. I definitely have a lot more energy, but have to stick to my 9:30 bedtime. Here a few things that are going on this month with the little munchkin:
At 4 1/2 inches long (head to bottom) and 3 1/2 ounces, baby is about the size of an avocado. In the next three weeks, he/she will go through a tremendous growth spurt, doubling his/her weight and adding inches to his/her length. His/her lower limbs are much more developed now. His/her head is more erect than it has been, and his/her eyes have moved toward the front of his/her head. The little munchkin's ears are close to their final position, too. Some of his/her more advanced body systems are working, including the circulatory system and urinary tract. His/her heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, circulating his/her total blood volume through his/her body many times.
I saw the doctor last week and they drew blood and listened to the heartbeat. I am still waiting on the blood results, but the doctor said everything looked good. We have a fetal growth ultrasound scheduled for October 3rd. At that time, if munchkin cooperates, we should be able to find out what gender munchkin is. As always, I'll keep you posted!
Oh, by the way....I still haven't felt any movement, but expect to anytime in the next few weeks!!
