Baby’s now the size of an eggplant!
That oh-so-handy sense of equilibrium is kicking in, and baby’s learning to distinguish right side up from upside down. (Yes, there has definitely been a lot of movement.)

Let your spouse put an ear to your belly — he might be able to pick up baby’s heartbeat (no stethoscope required). Inside the womb, the formation of tiny capillaries is giving baby a healthy pink glow. Baby’s also soaking up your antibodies, getting the immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and baby will soon perfect the blink — perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes.

Eddie (just kidding..you guys!) on his first trip to Lake Mead.

The Girls

A sweet potato? I guess you’re right Aunt Nancy–the Babes can’t decide if he’s a fruit or vegetable.

Baby’s become amazingly mobile (compared to you, at least), passing the hours yawning, hiccupping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking, and swallowing. And baby is finally big enough that you’ll soon be able to feel her his movements.

As for me, I’m feeling pretty good. My back hurts off and on which is getting in the way of a good night’s sleep. Any suggestions on what to watch at 4:00 a.m.?

BOY* (and an onion)!

Baby’s skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. His umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes now feature one-of-a-kind prints.

*90% accurate. We’re going in for another ultrasound on May 26. Can’t wait!