I posted the picture of our first ultrasound in my last post, and it's funny for me to read about Week 13 and compare it to my own baby! For example, our baby was exactly 3 inches long when we did the ultrasound and it's head is exactly half the size of it's body measurement!
Anyhow, enjoy reading about Week 13 below!
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Photo courtesy of http://www.babycenter.com.
"As your first trimester comes to a close, your fetus (who seems to be working its way through the produce section) has reached the size of a peach, about 3 inches long. Your baby's head is now about half the size of his or her crown to rump length, but that cute little body is picking up steam and will continue growing overtime (at birth, your baby will be one-quarter head, three-quarters body). Meanwhile, your baby's intestines, which have been growing inside the umbilical cord, are now starting their trek to their permanent position in your baby's abdomen. Also developing this week: your baby's vocal cords (the better to cry with... soon!)." - What to Expect When You're Expecting, Chapter 8
Next doctor's appointment should be Monday, so check back then for more!
-Aubrey
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