10 Weeks

I was 10 weeks on Tuesdsay. I am going to try each Tuesday to update you all on the growth of the baby and what is going on in this pregnancy!!

 Week 10

At nearly 1 1/2 inches long (the size of a Prune), baby is growing by leaps and bounds. And is grearing up for those first leaps and bounds (and baby steps), bones and cartilage are forming and small indentations on the legs are developing into knees and ankles. Even more unbelievably for someone the size of a prune, the elbows on baby's arms are already working. Tiny buds of baby's teeth are forming under the gums. Further down, the stomach is producing digestive juices, and the kidneys are having larger quantities of urine! This week is a milestone for Baby, the first part of fetal development is all about organization! And this week all of baby's cells have been directed to the right places. Brain tissues is also forming, fingers and toes are taking form and all baby's muscles are beginning to take form as well. Because of all of this taking place, Baby looks more like a miniature baby this week then an embryo! 
Our Baby is growing!