27 Weeks...

This week, Michaiah weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, her brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were to be born now. I can chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements that I may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother her, so I'll just relax and enjoy the tickle.At this age she is able to distinguish between light and dark. Research demonstrates how babies in the womb turn away from the source to the other side when a bright light is shone on their mother's stomach.Interesting...

The furniture finally arrived yesterday and with the room all painted, thanks to my wonderful hubby, we are almost finished. We've go a few things left to do before we take some pictures and post them for everyone to see.

My tummy is growing!