How baby girl is developing: She is approximately 9 oz. based on our ultrasound, which is right on schedule with the typical 8 1/2 oz. weight of a baby at 19 weeks -- she measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the length of a small zucchini. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine, and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. She already has 6 million eggs in her ovaries--our future grandchildren! (okay I'm a little ahead of myself!) This is a crucial time for sensory development: baby girl's brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. She may be able to hear us as we talk. Research shows that she's learning to distinguish my voice from others, and she'll soon show a preference for it.
At any moment, I feel like I'll be able to feel baby kick, but I haven't had the kick yet. I can feel things moving around and slightly uneasy at times, but not much that's distinct. I'm definitely getting bigger!
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