I know I'm one day late on this, but I finally got a picture of Antoinette's belly. I want to send two pictures of Antoinette, a side view and a back view (which was requested by some gender guessers out there), but the Mom-to-be is a bit reluctant on the picture from behind at this point, so we're negotiating. But I do have it "in my files". In the meantime, you get a side view and the first major signs of a belly pushing out!!!
As for baby development updates, the baby has a milky membrane surrounding it now. That membrane has two layers, pierced only by the umbilical cord. Through this cord, the baby is getting all of its oxygen, nutrients, and most of its hormones, all of which are coming from a self sufficient placenta. The key hormones are Progesterone and Estriol, which are essential ingredients during a pregnancy. The head and limbs have begun developing firm bone tissue and the nose and chin are taking shape. The ears and eyes should have reached their final destinations on the face after migrating around a bit. The sockets for all of the teeth are there and vocal cords begin development. Also, if viewed from the outside of the womb, the gender of the baby is clearly distinguishable now, although we won't be able to learn the true identity of this one until November 21st. In the meantime, we'll just have to keep taking guesses from you all. Right now, we have half for boy and half for girl. If you haven't voted, weight in!!!
The 1st Trimester is in the books!!! We're 1/3 of the way there already. Hard to believe, isn't it?
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