Week 27

From my weekly email...

Hi All. It has been a stressful week for me. My meeting with the specialist last Thursday brought less than perfect results on the length of my cervix. I lost 1.5cm in 2 weeks. The blessing is that my cervix was so long that losing 1.5cm wasn't that big of a deal. The specialist is still very optimistic that I will carry to 34 weeks, which will bring a "full term" baby with no need for NICU. So, even though it was a trying week, we are still in good shape! and everything is looking good.
Please continue keeping us in your prayers. We are feeling confident, but cautious!

Your pregnancy: 27 weeks

How your baby's growing:
This week your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14.4 inches long with his legs extended. He can now open and close his eyes, and he sleeps and wakes at regular intervals. He may suck his fingers, and although his lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with assistance — if he were to be born prematurely. Chalk up any rhythmic movement you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and isn't bothersome to him, so enjoy the tickle. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. Wonder what he's thinking?