WOW! We are now 27 weeks! Almost in the third and final trimester! This week, our baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with "his" legs extended. He's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing his eyes, and perhaps even sucking his fingers. With more brain tissue developing, our baby's brain is very active now. While his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if he were to be born now (which Mom & Dad are not ready)! I often feel tiny rhythmic movements that are believed to be a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don't bother him! I can not wait to meet him in about three more months!
