I had my 3rd doctor's visit yesterday at 17 weeks. We got to hear the little choo choo train heart beat again... love it! For the past 2 weeks I have been on a strict exercise plan and have been eating only healthy foods. I can really tell a difference.... I feel great! Not to worry...my doctor has signed off on my trainers program (created especially for pregers!) And I don't feel deprived, I have been eating every 2-3 hours! I must admit though, it is not easy to pass up ice cream and chocolate, especially when the cravings hit!We have 3 more weeks to wait until we find out if we will be having a little boy or a little girl! So far everyone thinks it's going to be a girl, but I think that is just because I wear a lot of pink! :) Marty and I will be happy either way, just as long as we have a healthy baby! I know, I know...very P.C., but true ;)
At this stage in the pregnancy the baby is about 5 inches long and weighs approx. 4 ounces. (They say the size of a large onion). His skeleton is starting to harden from rubbery cartilage to bone.
In this week, hair starts to grow on head, eyebrows, and eyelashes. The lungs start to exhale the amniotic fluid. The heart starts to pump about 25 quarts a day. The circulatory system and urinary system are beginning to work.
The baby's reflexes are now entirely functional as the baby starts to suck, swallow, and blinks. The movements become stronger and more frequent.
I am starting to feel the little flutters and my tummy is growing... I will post a pic of it soon! ;)
Ash & Marty
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