Ultrasound Pics #2

These were captured last friday, January 16th. We were 12 weeks, 4 days along, but the baby measured 13 weeks and 2 days. Everything checked out great. You should be able to see the profile, the hands, and legs. Look closely at each picture and each of the thumbnails in the bottom corners. The little thing was so active in Elizabeth's tummy. Crown to rump, it measured about three inches and has doubled in size. He/she was in such a position that we could see the heart perfectly. We were able to see all four chambers beating in succession. Awesome! If you go to babycenter.com you can see the succession of the growth and read about all the changes happening each week. This weeks post says.....The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his 

eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it. His intestines, which have grown so fast that they protrude into the umbilical cord, will start to move into his abdominal cavity about now, and his kidneys will begin excreting urine into his bladder. From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is about three inches long (about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce.