Yay! Time flies so fast that I am now on my 14th week. Thanks be to God!
Week by week, I have always been counting on the number of weeks I've been through and I am so happy that I'm now on my Second Trimester. :)
Inside the Womb at 14 Weeks
Photo courtesy of Babycenter
Child length: approximately 3.9 - 4.5 Inches (about the size of a nectarine )
Child weight: 2.1 - 2.6 oz
At this stage: The baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his or her thumb. The kidneys are producing urine, which your baby releases into the amniotic fluid around him or her (this continues until birth). The baby's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy layer of hair, called lanugo, that covers the body.
The baby started secreting hormones of its own from its matured thyroid glands. Its body systems are also starting to work on their own. The digestive system is practicing moving food through the intestines while the renal system is creating and eliminating urine.
The baby also continues to practice breathing the amniotic fluid through its lungs. Has developed soft nails on its fingers and toes. The baby's blood is also starting to form in its bone marrow and blood vessels.
As the eyes and ears continue to move into place, the baby's mouth has gone through major development. The sucking muscles are growing strong and the salivary glands are almost fully developed. The esophagus, windpipe and larynx should all be present by the end of this week.
Though you can't feel tiny punches and kicks yet, your little one's hands and feet (which now measure about half an inch long) are more flexible and active.
Days left to birth: 179
Due date: 11 November 2013
Data Sources: Babycenter, I'm Expecting & Pregnancy Assistant
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