I am 7 weeks 1 day and my baby is now considered a fetus and not just an embryo. This feels like quite the milestone although Shaun and I are still referring to our baby as "shrimpy" because that's what it's looked like up to this point. I've been nauseated throughout the day, every morning I've woken up feeling hungover, I'm moody as hell, and I already have to pee so often that I think people around the office are getting suspicious.
Here's a little bit more on what's going on in week 7
* Elbows form - Taking a peek inside you could see your baby's fascination with bending and flexing. Later you will swear you can enlist your child as the star of the next "Karate Kid" movie!
* Fingers start to develop - These digits often become your baby's first toy!
* Feet start to appear with tiny notches for the toes - It is fascinating that at less than a half inch, your little guy (or gal) already is leaving "footprints" on your heart!
* Ears eyes and nose start to appear - Although they may resemble an alien life form, these all "shift" soon enough into a more normal appearance.
* Intestines start to form in the umbilical cord - Did you know that initially the intestines are not formed inside your baby's body?
* Teeth begin to develop under the gums - Thankfully, right now you won't be dealing with teething pain!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
We have a fetus
Posted by Jessi_Murph at 8:36 AM
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