27 Week Development

Hello, heather!
This week, your baby weighs almost
2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her
legs extended. She's sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and
closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue
developing, your baby's brain is very active now. While her lungs are still
immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if
she were born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements 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 they don't bother her, so just relax and enjoy the
tickle