23 Weeks

Technically, this was Friday, but I haven't done an update in awhile.

This week Baby Mia:

• weighs a little over one pound, about the weight of a large mango

Image courtesy of babycenter.com

• is about 12 inches from crown to rump


• is about the size of a large melon


• kicks and strethes regularly (ya think?? anybody know anything about prenatal gymnastics classes??)


• is sensitive to loud noises, but prefers more soothing tones (no Pink Floyd for this little girl..she's more a Barry Manilow type)


• has become used to regular loud or sudden noises, such as the alarm clock, and is no longer startled by them


• has developed a sense of movement and will respond to swaying, such as in slow dancing


• is developing blood vessels in her lungs that will prepare her for breathing