Trying to Bring a Dream to Life: 27 Weeks

27 Weeks

27Weeks:

Symptoms this last week: starting to get tired again and occasionally need a nap. Noticed some sacrum discomfort at time.

Weight gain (148lbs starting): +1, 149lbs!

Cravings: Strawberries, bananas, turkey/avocado wheat sandwiches.

Pictures:

How Big is the Baby at 27 Weeks Pregnant?
Your baby at 27 weeks now weighs slightly over 2 pounds by 27 weeks pregnant. Your baby's total length is close to 15 inches during pregnancy at 27 weeks! Your baby is now a perfectly formed albeit very tiny human being, but of course will continue growing as you continue your pregnancy week by week .

Your Baby's Growth and Development
Your baby's systems continue to mature during pregnancy week 27 and your little one even starts accumulating some weight in the upcoming weeks.

Up until between the 27th and 28th weeks of pregnancy your baby's eyelids are fused together. After this week or next they will open. The retina or the light sensitive portion of the eye typically starts maturing at about 27 weeks of pregnancy. The layers that form in the retina will allow your baby's eyes to receive light and transmit the information it is receiving to the brain to form images. This basic process is referred to as 'sight'. Imagine that, at 27 weeks pregnant your baby is a tiny, seeing human being!

1 comments:

*Michelle* said...: Your belly is looking so cute!!; April 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM

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