Monday, September 10, 2007

Week 19: What's happening this week...

Our baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces, and he measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the length of a small zucchini. The hair on his scalp is sprouting. This is a crucial time for sensory development: Our baby's brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. He may be able to hear us as we talk. Research shows that he's learning to distinguish our voice from others, and he'll soon show a preference for it. Let Mike is getting in on the act, too — as he talks to our baby. In fact, Mike encourages him whenever Little Mc gives me a little kick.

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