Number 5: Week 10

Well, it's been a busy past couple of weeks. I suppose that I ought to actually keep up with the "weekly" posts here on baby development.

This week: 10.

Since the last time that I posted quite a bit has happened. Michelle started cramping and bleeding. Because Michelle had a previously undiagnosed progesterone deficiency she is now receiving injections of progesterone twice a week. Yeowch. Simply put, progesterone keeps a pregnant woman pregnant. If you really want more information than that, you can read about it here. The good news is that these injections have stabilized the bleeding and cramping to the point that they are pretty rare now.

The baby is now known scientifically as a fetus. It is a little over an inch long already. Only 20 more inches to go. Pretty amazing when you think that it will only take a little over 6 months to grow almost two feet. Yikes.

The brain, kidneys, intestines, and liver now starting to function, though (obviously) they'll continue to develop and grow during development. The baby's limbs can now bend. The spinal cord can be seen through translucent skin and nerves are beginning to extend from it.

Keep praying for Michelle that she has the emotional and physical energy to love all of our children during this pregnancy.

Until next week...