Weekly Development (week 6)

Well I know that my 6th week is almost over but I wanted to share this with everyone because it is soooo cool! I remember this site was the first one to really help me grasp the beauty of the growing being inside of me. So here is this weeks information:

Week Six
The arms and legs continue to develop - These limbs are stretching out more and more. Later on you will be feeling those feet and elbows up close and personal right in your bladder!

Brain is growing well - Did you know that over the course of the remaining months that your baby's brain will develop over 100 billion neurons? This is just the beginning!

Lenses of the eyes appear - If you could catch a glimpse inside, you would notice your baby's appearance becoming increasing like a newborn's.

Nostrils are formed - The position of the nose seems to shift into its proper place as well. Soon, the nerves running from the nose to the brain appear.

Intestines grow - Initially these are actually located outside the baby's body within the umbilical cord.

Pancreas - Your baby is now equipped to deal with digestive enzymes and take on processing the insulin and glucagons the body needs to function.

How cool is that! My baby has "eyes" and a pancreas!! And intestines on the outside of his/her body! These pictures are what really get me. I snuck ahead and read next week and it was so beautiful it made me cry. But you will have to wait a couple days for that installment!

Well, I'm off to feed the baby and take my morning vitamin. Love you!