22 Weeks

At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.

According to most sources week 22 marks the beginning of the sixth month, the last month of the second trimester. I'm doing the 22 week update a day early because I'm off tomorrow. Back to the mall one last time! But first I'll be sleeping in a little bit. This week has been so cold and dreary it's been hard to get up in the mornings. Hope everyone has a safe and warm weekend. ONE WEEK UNTIL CHRISTMAS!