Life As I Know It: 20 weeks prego

March 19, 2008

20 weeks prego

Sorry its late, but I live by the saying"better late than never"

Okay, here is whats happening with the baby at 5 months pregnant.

The mid-point, the baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He/She is also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom, and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. The baby's hair follicles are forming and the baby has fingernails. The toenails are starting to grow as well. If the baby's thumb floats to his or her mouth he or she will start sucking it.. The baby can also hear mom's heartbeat, and will feel comfort by that.
And that is my baby this month.

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Lisa3/19/2008
I can't believe you are already 20 weeks! When do you find out the sex? I'll be checking back!
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Lori3/19/2008
Awesome ... now when do we find out boy or girl??? I gotta know! ha!
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Lindsey3/19/2008
Half way there Tasha!! Yay!!
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March 19, 2008

20 weeks prego

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