At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
Hello Little Dude ! Really Hilly, could you slow this all down a bit...each time I read something on your blog, I want to comment, and then BLAM, your little one has "tooth buds" and the celebrations of last week, seem passe'. It is all moving sooooo quickly...good practice for real life. :) Oh, and I feel very happy that Little Dude and I are already sharing some things...hair that covers his body and deep wrinkles on his skin? Little guy, you're starting to resemble your great aunts ! We can't wait to meet you ! love to you and your mom and dad...Wally too.
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