According to the Baby Center, by this point, nearly all of the organs and structures of the fetus are formed. They will continue to grow and develop until delivery. Fingers and toes have separated and hair and nails begin to grow. The genitals begin to take on their gender characteristics. Amniotic fluid begins to accumulate as the baby's kidneys begin to produce and excrete urine. The muscles in the intestinal walls begin to practice peristalsis - contractions within the intestines that digest food.
Where is the time going. I haven't posted in "belly pics" because I don't have a belly yet! I still haven't told anyone at work because I'm waiting to start showing. Tomorrow is my 1st trimester screening, so perhaps when I get the results from that back...maybe I will divulge my secret! :-) Fortunately I haven't had any morning sickness or other tell-tale signs that a baby is growing!
My appetite is improving and I find myself eating more full meals now. As a matter of fact, I took a quick overnight work trip to New Orleans last night to satisfy my cravings. While I was there, I enjoyed 2 dozen chargrilled Drago's oysters and a 1 1/4 pound stuffed lobster! YES....gluttonous I know...but OH SO GOOD!
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