Thursday, August 14, 2008

22 Weeks Baby Bump



Baby H, 
22 weeks, Look at how much you have grown! The past few months have gone by so fast!! We know the next few months will hold lots of excitement and anticipation as we prepare for your arrival.

Week 7 You had a growth spurt... crown to rump length is 0.16 to 0.2o inch. By the end of the week you will double in size, to about 1/2 inch. You are about the size of a BB pellet. This is the week Mom got really sick. 7 weeks and 1 day, we got to see your heat beat during the visit to the ER. Your brain is growing and developing. Your heart has divided into right and left chambers. 

Week 8 crown to rump length is about 1/2 to 3/4 inch. You are about the size of a lima bean. Your arms are longer and bend at the elbows. 

Week 9 crown to rump length is 1 to 1 1/4 inches. You are about the size of a medium olive. All week we called you "Olive". Your toes are formed and your feet are recognizable. 

Week 10 crown to rump length is 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 inches.  You are about the size of a small plum. 

Week 11 crown to rump length is  1  1/2 to 2 1/2 inches. Your weight is about 0.3 ounces and you are about the size of  small lime.  Your finger nails are appearing. 

Week 12 crown to rump length is almost 2 1/2 inches. Your weight is between 1/3 and 1/2 ounce. You are rapidly growing. And Mom is still feeling sick w/ "morning, noon, and night sickness", but you are healthy and that is what is important. 

Week 13 crown to rump length is 2 1/2 to 3 inches. Your weight is between 1/2 and 3/4 ounce.  You are about the size of a peach. 

Week 14 crown to rump length is  3 1/4 to 4 inches. Your  weight is almost 1 ounce. You are about the size of my fist. 

Week 15 crown to rump length is 4 to 4 1/4 inches. Your weight is about 1 3/4 ounces. You are close to the size of a softball. You could be sucking your thumb right about now. 

Week 16 crown to rump length is 4 1/3 to 4 2/3 inches. Your weight is about 2 3/4 ounces. Fine hair covers your body and head.  Your fingernails are well formed. You can move your arms and legs. 

Week 17 crown to rump length is 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 inches. Your weights is now about 3 1/3 ounces. This week you are about the size of my hand spread open.  You are beginning to accumulate a little weight. I felt you move a little this week. It makes Mom's heart so happy to feel the flutter  of you moving. 

Week 18 crown to rump length is 5 to 5 1/2 inches. Your weight is bout 5 1/2 ounces.  You look like a perfectly formed baby. 

Week 19 crown to rump length is 5 1/4 to 6 inches. Your weight is about 7 ounces. You  are continuing to develop into a healthy little baby.

Week 20 crown to rump length is 5 2/3 to 6 1/2 inches. Your weight is about 9 ounces.  Wow, we are at the half way point to full term. 

Week 21 crown to rump length is about 7 1/4 inches. Your weight is about 10 1/2 ounces.  You are about the size of a large banana. Your organ systems are maturing. You are able to swallow.  Mom is feeling better this week. 

Week 22 crown to rump length is about 7 1/2 inches. Your weight is about 12 1/4 ounces. Your eyelids and eyebrows are well developed.  Your organs are becoming specialized in their particular functions. Mom has been feeling great all week. We did a little shopping to find things for your 1st room. It has been tough to pick out just the right decor, but the best part is that as long a you are here and healthy the decor is just fun not necessary. 
Finally we took a baby bump photo
Week 22:



3 comments:

Leslie said...

Rhonda, you are so adorable!! I loved the weekly growth info. I can't believe you are already at 23weeks! I love the baby pic!!

Jill said...

Look how cute you look! I'm glad you are feeling better this week!!!

Jenna said...

What an adorable bump!!! Thanks for the comment on my blog! I just love shopping in Dallas!