Your baby’s brain, bladder, tongue and esophagus are all developing and transforming, while his eyes are moving to the front of the face and his tiny eyelids are forming. The bones of his tiny limbs have started to form and all of your baby’s major organs – heart, intestines, kidneys, liver, lungs and pancreas — are forming and growing. In fact, your baby actually goes through 3 sets of kidneys during development with this week’s development, being the second set.
Both the hand plates and the genital tubercle are present this week, but you can’t tell whether it’s a boy or a girl by sight at this point. Nasal pits are also forming. In your womb, your baby has already become active swimming around inside the amniotic sac and kicking. However, as he’s much too small and well-cushioned by the uterus and the new amniotic fluid you won’t be able to feel him yet. But don’t worry. In a few months you’ll be able to feel him constantly.
Sher Bailey is a writer in the Midwest who believes the power of humor, Mod Podge, and grandkids can fix most problems in life. You can find her at SherBailey.com.
Laura says
Hi Baby! 🙂
Design it Chic says
I’m always amazed of how a baby develops throughout the pregnancy! Hope you will feel better soon!
devin's mom says
Hope you’re feeling better!
Brittany and Charlie-Social Butterfly says
Such an exciting time!