Week 12

Well, this is the begining of week 12 of the pregnacy. Laura and "baby Smith" are both doing good. Laura is still getting some sickness but it seems to be getting somewhat

Our baby's crown-to-rump length is almost 2.5 inches and they now weighs between 8 and 14 grams! In just three weeks, our baby's size has more than doubled and begins to look a lot more human. Even though Laura won't be able to feel our baby moving at this time, he will squint, open his mouth and move his fingers or toes.

Because most of the structures are already formed at this point, few will be formed after this time. The structures will continue to grow and develop throughout the remainder of the pregnancy. Our baby's skeletal system now has centers if bone formation in most of the bones. The digestive system is capable of making contractions that push food through the bowels and it is also able to absorb sugar. The pituitary gland beginning to make hormones.

Our baby develops reflexes and the skin is very sensitive. The brain is fully formed, and the child can feel pain. the baby may even suck his thumb. The eyelids now cover the eyes, and will remain shut until the seventh month to protect the delicate optical nerve fibers.

We only have 28 weeks until our beautiful bundle of joy arrives into this world!! :)