Pregnancy Week 15 – Ultrasound

What’s happening this week?

• Baby’s crown to rump length is 9-10 cm or 3.5-4.0 inches. Baby weighs about 50 grams or 1.75 ounces.
• Baby begins to inhale and exhale amniotic fluid (practicing breathing).
• Baby has meconium present in the intestines now.
• Baby’s arms have grown long enough to allow the baby to place his hands together in front of its face.
• The placenta undergoes a new wave of development to meet all your baby’s needs.
• Baby’s inner ear bones have developed sufficiently to pick up sounds, including your voice.
• Baby’s neck is lengthening and baby can raise its head further, lifting up its chin from its chest.
• Baby’s fully formed spinal cord extends the entire length of the vertebral canal, with nerves leaving between every vertebra.
• Morning sickness has hopefully disappeared.
• Mom may find her skin drier during pregnancy. Lotions may help.
• Moms may experience leg cramps. Make sure to stretch legs when they occur.
• Some women may experience carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you experience muscle aches in your hands and wrist.

What a busy week! I had another visit and my 8 cm baby was jumping up and down again 🙂

I seem to be slightly anemic but not to worry – gotta eat more meat and fish – hamburger treat today!

They wouldn’t tell me the gender so I will check out the pee on the stick gender test and let you know! 🙂 I simply can’t wait.

I’m trying to see a belly but I weigh exactly as much as I did pre-pregnancy so I can’t wear my awesome maternity t-shirts just yet 😦

I had another transatlantic flight and feel great 🙂

HOW’S YOUR 15TH WEEK GOING? PLEASE SHARE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW 🙂

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