22 & 23--spaghetti squash and mangos...

YAY! I am connected again! With the packing, cleaning, moving and unpacking...I haven't been motivated to check my Internet connection--but things are finally settling into Normal again and I'm back!! here's what you've missed in the past two weeks...
22-This week Jax finally resembles a (miniature) newborn baby! All of his exterior parts are intact and the the correct positions. His lips, eyelids and eyebrows are more distinct. His eyes have formed but still lack any color or pigmentation in the iris (the colored part). Tiny tooth buds are forming in his gums. Inside, his pancreas (essential for certain hormone production) is steadily developing. His body is covered with a fine hair (lanugo) and he is sporting some pretty deep wrinkles all over! These will disappear as he starts packing on the ounces. This week he measured 11 inches in length and 1 pound in weight! (about the length of a spaghetti squash)
23- Jaxon is able to feel and responds to my movements this week. Meaning he can feel me dance, walk, sway, etc. His ears and hearing are becoming increasingly keen--he is able to hear loud noises and is becoming accustomed to them (vacuum, dogs barking, my voice,). These are noises that will probably not phase him when he's on the outside because of the early exposure to them now (thank god cause we all know how much my dogs bark!) Blood vessels in the lungs are continuing to develop and mature getting Jax ready for his first breath. By the end of the week the boy will measure over 11 inches and weigh more than a pound (about as much as a large mango).
His growth in the past couple of weeks has made a huge difference in my knowledge of his activity level! I can SEE(if i can contain my giggles) him move through my clothing--which is crazy, weird and absolutely amazing!
We have an ultrasound scheduled for next Thursday. This is the measurement picture, where the doctor is most concerned about checking out his growth and development thus far. So look for new pics of our guy next week!
Much love,
Justin, Robin and Jaxon