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Dec 19, 2004 04:23

Well today has been a lively day really even though its been pretty crazy I still have managed to relax. I'm not taking much to heart cause Im not gonne let myself get so pissed off yeah I'm gonna vent but i'm not gonna stress myself out and have there be a chance of hurting Audrianna. Im 22 weeks pregnant today that means only 18 more weeks to go I really can't wait to be able to hold Steven and My little miracle for the first time. And yes she truly will be a miracle with all the obsticles she dealing with like the cyst on her brain. Even if for some reason the cyst doesn't go away or she does have a learning disability even though the chances of those are slim I will take her in any condition she is why cause I love her and she will be loved by me no matter what.

Lets see what is going on with Audrianna at 22 weeks.

Your Baby's Development

This week nerve endings become functional enough so that Baby can feel! She may experiment with this new sense of touch by stroking her face or feeling other body parts to see how they move. You may feel Baby stretching her muscles by pushing against the muscular wall of your uterus with her feet or head.

In addition, Baby's liver is busy breaking down bilirubin, a substance formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin in blood cells. Because a baby's liver can only break down a limited amount of bilirubin, the excess is passed on to you through the placenta to filter from your liver. Baby weighs almost a pound now, and is seven to eight inches long. Although she's filling out, her body still appears wrinkled because she lacks a significant layer of fat beneath her skin.

Other developments taking place this week include:

• Baby will form distinct lips.

• If Baby is a boy, testes, which have been tucked up inside the pelvis, will begin to descend into the scrotum this week and immature sperm will form in the seminal vesicles.

• Baby's eyes will complete formation, although the iris (the colored part of the eye) will still lack pigment.

• The pancreas, essential to hormone production, will continue to develop steadily.

Your Development

By now you may have gained between 12 and 15 pounds. Starting this week, you'll begin to put on weight more steadily, averaging about half a pound per week.

This week you may also begin to notice your uterus practicing for delivery with an irregular, squeezing sensation called "false labor" (or Braxton Hicks contractions). This refers to an irregular tightening of the uterus that may get stronger and longer as pregnancy progresses. Near the end of your pregnancy, it may be difficult to tell the difference between strong Braxton Hicks contractions and true labor pains. If the contractions become painful or if you have more than four contractions in an hour, contact your doctor, because painful, regular contractions may be a sign of preterm labor.

Yep so of course I am tired figures well anyways I am off now my butt hurts from sitting so long I am gonna go take a shower and relax.
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