Today I am 31 weeks along with Baby Boy. That means I've been on bed rest for four weeks now and we're still hanging in there with five weeks of strict bed rest left! We're hitting the weekly milestones slowly but surely, and now it's on to week 32!
Highlights of Week Thirty-One (29 week fetal age):
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- Baby's length is 16 1/2 inches and baby's weight is around 3 pounds, 5 ounces (about
the size of a coconut or cantaloupe)
- The head is almost 3.5 inches (8cm) in diameter.
- The feet are nearly 2.5 inches (6cm) long.
- Can move his head from side to side.
- Lots of movement.
- Brain is continuing to develop and nerve cells are developing to allow baby to perceive through all five senses and control temperature.
- Fat is starting to accumulate underneath the skin.
- The eyes have now completely opened and are responding to light and darkness.
- A loud noise near you may cause your little one to jump.
- Lungs and digestive tract are maturing.
- Reproductive organs reaching maturity.
- Immune system developing.
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Yay!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! You're doing great, Melissa!!!
ReplyDeleteYahoo!!! Now go lay down!
ReplyDeleteWay to go keep up the good work. Hope he stays in there as long as possible.
ReplyDeleteAlmost there!
ReplyDeleteNicely put mother- Joy! LOL Glad you are hanging in there!
ReplyDeleteLove your smile and keep it up. Tell B "Hi" from Grandpa Pearl.
ReplyDeleteFor the record, I stood for the picture on my way back from the rest room and got right back in bed, laying down ever since. I have witnesses.
ReplyDeleteThis is great news. Keep up the obedient bed rest.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you!!
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