Week 15

We had our monthly doctor appointment on Thursday and the doctor said that everything is great. I lost 6 lbs... what a great diet.
We also received the test results from the genetic consultation appointment and the results were great!!! I am not a carrier of the genetic markers so we do not need to test Tom and we do not need further testing on the baby unless we decide we want it. The baby's test results also came back and everything looks good. We will continue with ultrasound appointments to ensure that the baby remains healthy.

Here is how the baby is growing this week:
Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")