14. May 2009 19:13
By
Mark
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Pregnancy | Week by Week
Here's what's going on this week with Whisler Baby Boy 2009:
Baby Stats:
Size: 14 inches
Weight: 1 2/3 pounds
Baby Developments:
The retina completes the development of its normal layers this week—all the better to see us with. Well not us, per se, because his eyes are still sealed shut and it's really dark in there, but the baby's eyes are now fully developed.
Brainwaves for the auditory and visual systems are detectable in baby's noggin this week. That means baby's brain is registering things like sound and light. He can't understand what any of it means yet, but he's on track to read a Cover 2 defense in no time!
As hearing continues to develop, baby will start to recognize our voices. Songs like, "Living On a Prayer" and "Don't Know What You Got 'Til It's Gone" have been met with repeated kicks to Laura's gut; an obvious indication of an encore performance from dad. Research has shown that newborns actually recognize familiar sounds after birth. Proof that baby has been paying attention all along.
Break out the sparkling apple juice—baby has now completed two-thirds of his stay in Hotel Womb. The baby is about 1 2/3 pounds and is 14 inches long head-to-heel, or about the length of a burp cloth (otherwise known as our primary wardrobe accessory for the next several months).
What We're Doing:
This week is the annual Springfield Relay For Life. Laura and I actively participate on the RFL committee and will be attending the event as Event Directors. For those of you in the Springfield area, please come on out and see us and help fight against cancer. I know everybody knows somebody who has been affected by this disease. The event is held at Hillcrest High School from 7 - 9pm on Friday May 15th. Lots of great things to do for all ages. More details and directions can be found here.