I am officially in my third and final trimester! By this week, Levi weighs two and a quarter pounds (like a Chinese cabbage) and measures 14.8 inches from the top of his head to his heels. Levi can blink his eyes, which now sport lashes. He may be able to see the light that filters in through the womb. His brain has now billions of active neurons. It is now possible for him to start dreaming during sleep. Other features added are the ability to cough and to suck intensively. The lungs are now more developed than before. Premature babies born during this week have the capability to breathe. But of course, since the lungs are not fully developed yet, they will need medical support and devices. And the best part is that babies born at 27 weeks of pregnancy or more have a survival chance of over 90% and are not likely to have any long term medical problems! Isn't that fantastic?! If something would happen now, that would force me to give birth, Levi should be fine!
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