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Pregnancy Update: 22 Weeks

How your baby’s growing: At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he’s even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you’d be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he’ll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.

~ Lil Munchkin’s kicks are stronger and more frequent now. :smile:

Body Changes: So far, these are the only changes I observed…

• Thicker, more lustrous hair: You’re not actually growing more hair, just losing less than normal. During pregnancy, your body sheds hair much more slowly than it did before. What to do: If thicker hair is a boon for you, enjoy it. If it’s making your mane more unruly than ever, ask your stylist to do some thinning at your next cut. These changes won’t last forever. After your baby’s born, you’ll start to lose this excess hair, sometimes in clumps.

• Faster-growing fingernails: Your fingernails may grow more quickly than usual, and you may notice changes in texture. Some women’s nails get harder, while others’ get softer or more brittle. What to do: Protect your nails by wearing rubber gloves when you’re cleaning, and using moisturizer on them if they’re brittle.

~ No stretch marks… yet! I hope the Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula will continue doing its magic. Anyways, I’m outta here, I need to check this keylogger and see if it’s what the husband needs. See you on my next pregnancy update!

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1 Comment so far... »

  1. by jaejae , on October 30 2008 @ 10:20 am

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    you seem like a happy mom-to-be so i guess it’s gonna be ok. i shared my happiness with my wife when she was preggy. i believe there’s nothing more joyful than creating a life within you! it’s a divine gift!

    stay happy!

    jaejaes last blog post..Wordless Wednesday (where’s pop?)

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