Look lively!

Who’s that watching you? Tiny eyes that have been closed over the past few months (so that the retina, the part of the eye that focuses on images, could develop), begin to open this week. This means that your baby can now see what is happening in the uterus, although the sights, of course, are not as exciting as she would like. The most interesting step lies ahead though.

So far, the small iris of her eyes is colorless, but in the next two months, it will get its color. Keep in mind though that you will not see the true color of your baby’s eyes even at birth. Your baby’s eyes can change color up to 6 months after birth.

Even at this stage of fetal development, brain activity increases and your baby can now not only hear the noise but also respond to it. Fortunately, at this point, she will not scream and cry, but she will respond with frequent pulse and active movements. Does it feel like she is dancing to music?

She continues to swallow and inhale the amniotic fluid. And if you have a boy, his testicles should soon begin to descend into the scrotum — this is a simple journey that will take about two to three months. This week, the beginnings of molars are forming, but don’t worry, you still have 7 years before meeting these teeth.

The bones and muscles of the fetus are getting stronger, and the movements and kicks are more confident. The baby has grown significantly and soon she will be a little cramped in your tummy. But do not worry, she still has enough space for growth, but less space for flips, acrobatics, and other excitements that prevent you from getting enough sleep.

Measuring the baby:
Height:
Crown to rump: 9 in (23 cm)
Crown to heels: 14 in (35.6 cm)
Weight 1.65 lbs. (750 g)