This has been the LONGEST 7 weeks of my life! Well, not quite. But it's taken ages to get to where we are now it seems. Today is a milestone at 8 weeks because 70% of miscarriages happen within the first 7 weeks - following that the chances lessen each week. So bless God for that! This time also marks the end of the embryonic period.
Many changes take place in our nugget now, who currently measures about 1.6cm. His embryonic tail is just about gone, and all his organs, muscles and nerves are beginning to function. In his brain, nerve cells are branching out to connect with one another, forming primitive neural pathways. Nugget's hands now bend at the wrist, and his feet are starting to lose their webbed appearance. His eyelids cover more of his eyes and tastebuds are forming on his tongue. I found this incredible link to videos in utero. It really makes you marvel at God's creation: 8 week baby.
Enjoy!
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