24 June 08 - week 26 of pregnancy - after gynae appointment

Hi all!

Oops never got back to the blog....and that was 2 weeks ago!!! Week 26 and 27 flew by in a blurrrrr and now we are into week 28!!!!

But here is what happened during week 26: What's happening this week (once again each newsletter has something different to say)...but so as not to bore you to death, here's the shortest one ;)

Pregnancy Calendar - Week26

This week your baby opens its eyes, can blink and can move their head back and forth. The baby’s hair may also have started to grow this week, as will their toe nails. More weight will have been gained in the last seven days, along with the development of their brain tissue and nervous system.

Your baby weighs almost 2 pounds, measures around 14 inches from head to heel, and hears noises, responds to light, and is generally more aware of its surroundings. In the same way that you can see a flashlight if you hold it against your palm, your baby can see the light coming through your belly. You may notice increased activity when in brighter light and decreased activity in darkened rooms. Its hearing is fully developed, and as he or she reacts to sounds, it s pulse increases. Your baby may even move in rhythm to music!
Your baby's movements will become regular and you can monitor them. If you're expecting triplets their growth will slow down dramatically.