14 Weeks= 2nd Trimester= Yea!

Well, as of tomorrow I'll be 14weeks along, officially in my 2nd trimester. Woo-hoo! The idea of having a baby is becoming more and more real to me. We go for another doctor's appointment on Wednesday, I'm really hoping that he'll do an ultrasound. The last time we got to see the baby's hands move, but they just looked like little dots, the baby is now a lot bigger and more active than it was at that appointment 4 weeks ago. I'm just getting really excited, but I still have looming nervousness and anxiousness. Hopefully this next appointment will help me relax a bit more.

Here's what's happening with the baby this week:
By this week most of the major structures are formed in the baby and they continue to grow for the remainder of your pregnancy. The baby begins practicing inhaling and exhaling, sending amniotic fluid in and out of the lungs. This is believed to be an important part of proper formation of the air sacs.

Other changes that are happening:
~The baby is beginning to use it's thumb in opposition to other fingers.
~The baby's spleen will start to work with the liver to remove old red blood cells and to create antibodies.
~The baby's muscles in the cheeks are strengthening with sucking motions ans salivary glands are beginning to function.

Baby's size (head to rump) this week: About 3.5 to 4 inches.

Weight: About 1 ounce.

Right now your baby is about the size of your computer mouse or small fist.

I'll post a picture tomorrow!