I’m so excited that we’re 4 MONTHS PREGNANT!! Time sure does fly. I’ve been feeling great! Cooper and I have been enjoying each day together. We know that once the baby gets here we’ll be sleep deprived and won’t get to go on dates, so we’re taking advantage of our alone time by getting extra sleep and spending as much quality time together as possible. It’s wonderful to have so much to look forward to….finding out the baby’s gender, the first kick, the next Dr. appointment, baby showers, decorating the nursery, a growing belly, and finally a little baby in our arms!! :) 
Fetal development in pregnancy week 16: Fat begins to form underneath skin, providing your baby with insulation for the coming months. Did you know that both baby and placenta are now about the same size? Your little one has reached 4.57 inches and approximately 3.53 ounces. His head and neck are held straighter now. The genitals are developed sufficiently that an experienced sonographer might be able to determine if your baby is a boy or a girl. Her heart is pumping as much as 6 gallons of blood a day beating at a rate about double your heart rate and her bladder is emptying every 45 minutes. If you could take a peek inside, you would witness your child's reflexes in action! (Sucking, swallowing and blinking are now evident.) She is probably even hiccuping even though you don't feel it yet! Your baby has learned to breathe! This is apparent from the regular movements of his chest. Isn't it amazing that he is able to breathe "underwater," inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid? These actions help the lungs to develop and grow. A growth spurt is just around the corner! In the coming weeks he will double his weight and add inches to his frame.
Fetal development in pregnancy week 16: Fat begins to form underneath skin, providing your baby with insulation for the coming months. Did you know that both baby and placenta are now about the same size? Your little one has reached 4.57 inches and approximately 3.53 ounces. His head and neck are held straighter now. The genitals are developed sufficiently that an experienced sonographer might be able to determine if your baby is a boy or a girl. Her heart is pumping as much as 6 gallons of blood a day beating at a rate about double your heart rate and her bladder is emptying every 45 minutes. If you could take a peek inside, you would witness your child's reflexes in action! (Sucking, swallowing and blinking are now evident.) She is probably even hiccuping even though you don't feel it yet! Your baby has learned to breathe! This is apparent from the regular movements of his chest. Isn't it amazing that he is able to breathe "underwater," inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid? These actions help the lungs to develop and grow. A growth spurt is just around the corner! In the coming weeks he will double his weight and add inches to his frame.
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