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Week 15: I'm your tiny dancer

Fetal development in pregnancy week 15

~length
4 in | 10 cm

~weight
2.5 oz | 70 g

Your adorable four-inch break-dancer is busy cutting a rug inside their dance studio, even if you still can't feel it.

The majority of women don't feel those first magical movements (and not just the not-so-magical gas from the chili at dinner last night) until the 18th week or later.

Interesting fetal developments: your wee monkey's elbows and knees are bending more freely this week and their little legs are finally less stubby than their arms.

Many of your baby's major organ systems are increasing in capacity - especially their amazing tiny heart and circulatory system, which is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood per day, and will increase to a very impressive 200 quarts per day by the end of the pregnancy.

You wee womb-tenant is now capable of making all sorts of interesting facial expressions, which include squinting, frowning, and grimacing (at the taste of their pee?).

As far as hair goes, we've got some new scalp patterns beginning to develop on the head, although actual head hair is not yet present, just their furry monkey lanugo.

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MY BABY'S PROGRESS: WEEK 15

Only 25 more weeks to go

My 4 inch bald gymnast-baby is super-mobile inside my womb as their organ systems are kicking it into high gear - particularly, their amazing tiny heart and complex circulation system, which is now pumping ...

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February 2012

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And how's mom doing?

Have your cheeks been rosier lately?The famed "pregnancy glow" is a magical gift from the creepy pregnancy fairy who waves her "rosy tinge wand" over you while you sleep

Are you looking somehow more radiant when you look in the mirror?

Well, that's because the famed "pregnancy glow" is a magical gift from the creepy pregnancy fairy who waves her "rosy tinge wand" over you while you sleep.

Okay, seriously though - your body is experiencing a significant increase in blood flow - including the tiny vessels on your facial skin, which gives you that lovely flushed appearance.

A not-so-glorious by-product of this increased blood flow - which causes your blood vessels to adapt and expand, is the accompanying nosebleeds for some women.

You're more likely to experience the joy of a nosebleed if you've got allergies or a stuffy nose.... aaaand, of course you're more likely to have a stuffy nose, because you have higher estrogen levels, which increases your mucous membrane output.

Gee thanks, pregnancy fairy!

Although these nosebleeds are totally harmless and normal, they are a bit gory if you've got a day job.

To help prevent future nosebleeds, you might want to invest in a humidifier and do your best to avoid irritants, such as aerosols, smoke, and dust.

P.S. Are you remembering to take your daily prenatal, get an hour of activity/walking in, drink lots of water, eat lots of veggies, and stay FAAAAAR away from nasty junk food?

P.P.S. If you answered "Uh, no, sorry..." in a dismal tone, don't beat yourself up too much.

Let's make this week the week of positive healthy change. Remember: you are responsible for a little human life, suck it up and do right by your child.