your baby's the size of a papaya!
During month five, the average fetus measures about 10.5 to 11.8 inches and weighs about 12.7 to 20.8 ounces.
your baby at 22 weeks
- Now that he's got more developed eyes and lips, he's looking even more like a newborn.
- He's sleeping in cycles -- about 12 to 14 hours per day (hint: they're probably those times you're not feeling any kicks!).
pregnancy symptoms at 22 weeks
- Increased libido. (We hope you're enjoying it!)
- HAHAHAHAHA
- Stretch marks and maybe even a brand-new "outtie." These come with the explanding belly territory.
- Present and accounted for. the belly is ever expanding.
- More vaginal discharge, a result of increased blood flow down there.
- Present
- Steady weight gain -- about 1/2 pound each week from here on out.
- Possibly present, but I'll let you know next week. At my last appointment...not true.
- Minor swelling in your hands and feet.
- Minor? HAHA.
- Back aches, due to extra pressure from baby and carrying around the extra weight.
- Present
- Hair growth (maybe in strange places -- sorry!). Thank you hormones.
- Actually, not present. Decline in rate of hair growth, a definite perk.
- Trouble catching your breath, as baby continues to crowd your lungs.
- Present
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