Month Six -- Weeks 21-24
Size -- Completely done with the fruit bowl, so you'll have to find a ruler to keep up now. Wee starts this month at 9 ounces / 7 inches ("crown to rump") and finishes off at 1 pound / 8 inches, so we're working on bulk rather than length for the next few weeks. Not sure how long Wee's legs are, but they don't count towards his size just yet.
Development -- Although Wee's legs don't count in his length, he will start stretching them out this month. His brain is working on nerve cells that will make his senses work, so he'll start responding to sounds and practicing his sense of touch. Wee's liver and pancreas are both working. and his tongue is in place.
Appearance -- Wee pretty much looks like a baby now. He has baby teeth in his gums, and his eyes are ready but still colorless (meaning they don't have color, not that they don't see color). Fingernails and toenails are complete, too!
So not too, too many changes for Wee this month. I think most of the changes will be for me -- apparently, first time moms usually start showing in their sixth month. It's about time! I have had enough of the "Oh, but you're not even showing" comments! If only I could pull my shirt up and show you how I am showing (but I'm at work or the grocery or a neighbor's house -- it's okay to post your belly on the internet, just don't do it in real life...).
Rachel's belly at 20 weeks
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