Baby is just over 2 inches long now and weighs about a third of an ounce, around the size of a lime. His or her body is straightening out and the torso is lengthening. Hair follicles are forming, and fingernail and toenail beds are beginning to develop (nails will actually start to grow within the next few weeks.) Those nails are forming on individual fingers and toes, having separated recently from the webbed hands and feet of just a few weeks ago. And though you can't tell the baby's gender by looking yet or even by an ultrasound, ovaries are developing if it is a girl. The baby has distinct human characteristics this week, with hands and feet in the front of the body, ears nearly in their final shape (if not already in the final location).
Baby is growing wonderfully! 2 more weeks until 2nd Trimester!
~The Turners~
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