19 Weeks

I received my weekly update from babycenter.com Tuesday right after I had written the post, "Tight Tummy!" When I saw the opening picture, I thought, no wonder I feel this way! Look at this poor child! It looks like it is in training to be a future contortionist! This baby needs some room!

Here's what babycenter.com had to say about our little one this week.
"Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.
Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. 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. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid."