Loving You Both So Much!

Dear Miracle Babies,

Good morning you two! You both are 15 weeks and 5 days old today and already I can tell a little bit about each of the personalities that you two have!

One of you is sitting on the right side of Mommy's Belly, and Baby B, I am assuming that is you. Well, let me just tell you this, you are Mommy's very active little one and I am absolutely loving it. Although it does make Mommy worry that once you get here, that you are going to be Mommy's rotten little handful. Last night, just before bed, you decided you were going to kick and kick Mommy and do what I am pretty sure is flips in Mommy's belly! And to my little one on the right side of my tummy, I'm assuming Baby A, you are Mommy's calm and laid back little one. You don't move too much at all in comparison to your brother or sister who spent about 10 minutes showing me their moves and kicking abilities last night. Each of you is so distinct and unique! I just can't wait to meet you face to face and learn so much more about you.

Anyways, we're quickly approaching 16 weeks, and I wanted to tell you about how much you'll be growing during your 16th week of life.

16 weeks:

* The fetus measures nearly 5 inches (12cm) from head to buttocks.
* The fetus weighs about 3.5 ounces (100 grams).
* The fetus is covered with a protective soft down to regulate its temperature.
* Fat begins to form underneath skin.
* Baby hears external voices, sleeps and dreams.

Your baby has learned to breathe. This is apparent from the regular movements of his chest, inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid. These actions help the lungs to develop and grow. More developed facial muscles may lead to various expressions, such as squinting and frowning. Your baby now weighs more than their afterbirth. The baby can grasp with his hands, kick, or even somersault.

You are showing more now and have an obvious swelling in your lower abdomen. The rest of your body is still changing. A total of 5 to 10 pound (2.25 to 4.5 kg) weight gain by this point in your pregnancy is normal.

The crown to rump length of your baby is 4.4 to 4.8 inches (11 to 12 cm). Fetal weight has doubled in 2 weeks and is about 3.5 ounces (100g).


You both are changing and growing so much, it's no wonder that Mommy is still so tired.

I love you both so very much. Be good and continue to grow big and strong for Mommy, and feel free to keep kicking Mommy like crazy! I love being able to feel you two :)

I love you always,
Mommy