This week the baby is about 3.75 inches in length and about 1.25 ounces. It's about the size of a plum!
Development: This week the head becomes more proportional to the body and the baby finally begins to look like a normal human being, meaning that prior to week 13, the head was the largest part of the body. Now, the head will only be about 1/3 the size of its body. Unique finger prints are developing and the kidney and urinary tract is completely functional. This means that the baby can "poop" the amniotic fluid that it's been sucking in. The baby is also developing fine hairs around its body called 'lanugo,' which protects it from all the fluid. I like the word lanugo...I'll use it from now on to describe what Ryan has -- adult lanugo.
Cravings of the week: Anything tart, such as clementines, oranges, and sauces with vinegar, and anything salty and starchy like french fries and potato chips.
Comment of the week by Ryan: "Jia, you don't look different, but you definitely feel different...a little softer and pudgy-er."
Fear of the week: stretch marks. Apparently 90% of women experience them on their stomachs, boobs, and butt. You can try to minimize it with creams, but you will either get them of not. So far I've avoided them, but I have a feeling it won't be long before they appear.
I love it, 'you don't look different, but you feel different' very sweet.
ReplyDeleteLanugo: sweet on babies but gross on anorexics.