Friday, November 23, 2007

Baby Jensen at 8 Weeks



I thought this was interesting information from a website: http://www.i-am-pregnant.com/pregnancy/calendar/week/8

"At 8 Weeks your baby is about the size of a pinto bean and is approximately 14 to 20 mm long. Your baby is developing at an amazing rate during these early weeks. Eyelid folds and ears are forming. Your baby's eyes are still very wide apart on the sides of her head, but will eventually center themselves out. The tip of the nose is actually present at this time as well. On ultrasound you can see that the aortic and pulmonary valves of the heart are present. The tubes that lead from the throat to lungs are branching and your baby's torso is getting longer and beginning to straighten out. Just a few weeks ago, your baby's arms were tiny buds. Now the elbows are actually present and the arms and legs extend forward and have grown longer. Fingers and toes are becoming visible also."

This helps me to know how to pray for Baby Jensen! I am reminded of Psalm 139 which says, "You knit me together in my mother's womb." How amazing!

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