Well here is what our baby looks like right now!

Here's what the experts say:
How your baby's growing: Deep in your uterus your embryo is growing at a furious pace. At this point he's about the size of a sesame seed, and he looks more like a tiny tadpole than a human. He's now made up of three layers — the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm — that will later form his organs and tissues. The cells are forming for his major organs, including his kidneys and liver, and his neural tube is beginning to develop. This neural tube — from which your baby's brain, spinal cord, nerves, and backbone will sprout — develops in the top layer, called the ectoderm. This layer will also give rise to his skin, hair, nails, mammary and sweat glands, and tooth enamel. His heart and circulatory system begin to form in the middle layer, or mesoderm. (This week, in fact, his tiny heart begins to divide into chambers and beat and pump blood.) The mesoderm will also form your baby's muscles, cartilage, bone, and subcutaneous (under skin) tissue. The third layer, or endoderm, will house his lungs, intestines, and rudimentary urinary system, as well as his thyroid, liver, and pancreas. In the meantime, the primitive placenta and umbilical cord, which deliver nourishment and oxygen to your baby, are already on the job.
5 comments:
Hey, in my defense, I am NOT the only one who announced the coming of this new baby!!! However, when given the go-ahead, I wasted NO time!!! :)
Needless to say, WE are excited also. After reading about the stage of this little "guy", who could not believe in God???? What a miracle a new baby is - at every stage!!
Congrats to you, Mike, and Collin...and about the uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy, just remember the phrase, "This too shall pass!"
Luv to all,
Gwamma (according to Collin)Micki
Congratulations! Hang in there. Remember it is all worth it. I am sure Mike and Collin are great helps, even if they aren't feeling the symptoms directly! :)
Take care of yourself and let us know how things are going!
Abby, Seth and Laura
CONGRATULATIONS Ducey Family! What exciting news! Stef - I hope you start feeling better SOON! I'm sure "He" or "She" will make another wonderful addition to your fantastic family. Best wishes!!
Yay! You already know how excited I am...for you to deliver my little boy's best friend or girlfriend...whatever your little peanut ends up being!!!
Love you all!
BIG Congrats!
Wow! His or Her heart is already beating from four chambers and taking in oxygen - blood and air - LIFE!!!
Congrats again!!!
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