What changes are occurring with your body?
As your abdomen continues to grow, it will begin moving other organs around to compensate for the growth of your uterus and baby. The top of your uterus is beginning to appear more rounded and is lengthening. Your uterus will begin pushing your intestines up and out towards the side of your abdomen. Most women find it easier to feel their uterus when they are standing. If you lie down and try to feel your uterus it can be quite difficult since it falls back towards your spine.
How big is your baby?
Your baby is a little over 5 ¾ inches long and weighs 4 ounces.*
What is happening with your baby?
His/her umbilical cord is not only lengthening but also becoming thicker and stronger for these last 23 weeks. Your baby’s sense of hearing is also developing since the ears have fully formed and moved into their final position.
Your baby is also beginning to form adipose or fat tissue. This will help him/her take on a more normal appearance by filling out the fine features that he/she has. Fat is important in helping regulate the body’s temperature and metabolism.*
It was so cute the other day when I told Steven and Alexis that the baby can hear them. Steven immediately starts making everything he said to the baby sound like it's echoing. He was also telling the baby that his Daddy is the coolest and that he has the coolest big sister. When Alexis tries to talk to the baby she puts her mouth right up to my belly and yells everything she says like the baby is far away. They are so excited about the baby. Steven dropped me off at work after lunch and as I was getting out I told the baby "Say bye to Daddy," and Steve said I was adorable. Which by the way I love my new prego clothes!
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