26 weeks along

Baby Development

Your grandbaby weighs almost 2 pounds; measures around 9.2 inches from crown to rump - about 14 inches total; and hears noises, responds to light, and is generally more aware of her surroundings. In the same way that you can see a flashlight if you hold it against your palm, your baby can see the light coming through your belly. You may notice increased activity when in brighter light and decreased activity in darkened rooms. Her hearing is fully developed, and as she reacts to sounds, her pulse increases. Your baby will even move in rhythm to music!

98 days to go! :) Nursery in process; furniture ordered!

Church and family shower will be March 10th!

Love, MA B

23 weeks along

Your grandbaby now weighs a little less than one pound, and is about 8 inches from crown to rump. She is continuing to develop facial features and you are probably feeling a lot of movement as your baby continues to explore its body and world in the comfort of her own personal "living womb." Your baby now has eyes that open and close, ears that can hear, and a thumb well worth sucking. If you notice/feel your baby making regular, jerky movements, don't panic - your baby has the hiccups! The hiccups are harmless for baby but can be annoying for you if they last for a long period of time.

A has not said she has noticed this but our E had hiccups often and some of my friends and I could sit and watch my belly making regular jumping movements! Whenever we got her laughing after she was born she'd get them again! (I think she's over that now!!!) :)