Dear Noah or Kira,
I am sure that you could care less about HOW you are growing. Your only concerns are this point are whether or not D eats regularly, LOL. But, your other Mommy finds these things fascinating, so here you go:
How you're growing:
At around 4 inches long, crown to rump, you now weigh about 2 1/2 ounces. You're busy inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid, which will help develop the air sacs in your lungs. Your legs are growing longer than your arms now, and you can move all your joints and limbs. That means that your hands are more functional, too. Sweat glands are appearing, and although your eyelids are fused shut, you can sense light. If D shines a flashlight at her tummy, you're likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for you to taste at this point, but your taste buds are beginning to form. And when your birthmom, D, has and ultrasound done on August 27th, we may be able to find out whether you are a "Noah" or a "Kira"! (We can't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down the gender depends somewhat on how clear the picture is and in the position of the baby during the ultrasound; Noah/Kira may be curled or turned in such a way as to keep us all in suspense.)
Love,
Mommy
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