Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length . Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
Went to the doctors today. My blood pressure was fine 100/64, same as last time. I have gained two pounds. I am still down three pounds from when we found out we were pregnant. Nurse took more blood work from my arm today. Usually they always go for the hand, but Nurse Nicole got my right arm first try.
Blood work from Stage 2 of the test says that we are in the least percentile of abnormalities. Still have one more stage to go.
No sonogram today, but she did the doppler. I swear I held my breath until she found it. Then we heard the most beautiful sound, beating away. "Nice and strong, regular."
We asked her questions about flying in June, July and August. She said all is ok as long as I feel good. She said get lots of fluid and walk the length of the plane every hour. Dr. Bevilacqua was who we saw today, very sweet.
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