The embryo reaches a developmental milestone at the end of this week--it has achieved its basic structural form, and will be known as a fetus (Latin for "offspring") from now until it reaches full term. Because the fetus is still curled up in a snug position in the uterus, it's hard to measure an exact length including the legs. For this reason, health professionals use the crown-to-rump measurement, or the distance from the top of the head to the buttocks. Your baby's crown-to-rump length is now about 1 1/4 inches, and she weighs less than half an ounce.
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Isn't it amazing how our bodies help make such a miraclous human being! So cool!
How's the morning sickness going? I still haven't really gotten it that I'm pregnant, I got it that you and Amber are but not me! I just ate too many twinkies.
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