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Latest developments from Pip:

• Just been swimming. Well, Mummy has and I went along for the ride. Great fun. Can’t wait to try AquaAerobics on Wednesday after my scan… #
• Just playing with technology. I guess I take after Daddy. #
  
• Starting to develop a whitish coat of a slick, fatty substance covering my body; protects my skin from the long bath in amniotic fluid. #
  
• Yay – having my photo taken again later today. I’ve combed my downy hair especially – must remember to wave to Mummy & Daddy – more later. #
  
• Forget artist’s impressions – here’s what I really look like: http://bitly.com/pip-20wks {sucking my thumb!} #
  
• Apparently after I swallow amniotic fluid my body absorbs the water in the liquid and moves the rest into the large bowel. Sounds gross! #
  
• I’m looking much more normal in my latest portrait: http://snipurl.com/babyrew-20weeks #
• But lots of people say they prefer my scan photo than the artist’s impressions :o) #
  

Latest developments from Pip:

• Woohoo – I’m officially half-way to being ‘cooked’ today. It’s been quite a ride – looking forward to the second half. #
  
• Latest stats: I now measure around 6 inches/ 15 centimetres long from crown to rump and weigh about 9 ounces/ 240 grams #
  
• Artist’s impression of what I look like now; if this is right I’m definitely going to be a contortionist: http://snipurl.com/babyrew-19weeks #
• I’ve got hair sprouting on my scalp! Daddy is going to be so pleased! #
  
• The nerve cells for taste, smell, hearing, seeing, and touch are now developing in my brain. Can’t wait to test each of them out… #
  
• The next ten weeks or so will be my busiest and most active time apparently – soon Mummy’s womb will be too crowded to have fun. #
  
• Mummy & Daddy are taking me to see my Gran & Granddad, Aunt and Cousins in Andover this weekend. #
  

Latest developments from Pip:

• Latest stats: I am now 6 inches/ 14.2 centimetres long from crown to rump and weigh about 7 ounces/ 190 grams… #
  
• My chest is now moving up and down to mimic breathing but I’m not taking in air, only amniotic fluid – nice. #
  
• Here’s the latest pic which shows you roughly what I look like and gives you an idea of size and scale: http://snipurl.com/babyrew-18weeks #
  
• This is the week for presents: thanks Donna & Andy for my lovely cardigan; thanks to Dawn for my lovely toys – can’t wait to play with them. #
  
• I need to kick a little harder – Mummy says she can’t feel it yet. Perhaps I’ll try some somersaults whilst she’s trying to sleep ;o) #
  
• Woohoo – more presents – this time a beautiful play mat from Adam and Pippa’s Nan – thank you! #
  

Latest developments from Pip:

• I am now an impressive 5.5 inches/ 13 centimetres long from crown to rump and weigh approximately 5 ounces/ 140 grams. #
  
• This week a protective substance called myelin will begin to slowly wrap around my spinal cord. Sounds nice… #
  
• Off to Silverstone with Mummy to “run” the Race for Life – 5k here we come! #
  
• My skeleton is mostly rubbery cartilage, which will harden later. With wobbly bones I’d probably dance like Daddy if I tried at the moment #
  

Latest developments from Pip:

• I’ve made it to the size of an Avocado (about 5 inches long) and now weigh about 100 grams! #
  
• Here comes a growth spurt: will double in weight over the next three weeks, and add inches in length. Got a feeling it’s going to be tiring! #
  
• We’re all off to see the midwife today to make sure me and Mummy are doing ok. #
  
• I’ve just been checked out by the midwife: all is well. My heart is currently going at 140 bpm. # Mummy asked if her tummy was larger than expected, midwife replied: most of it is liquid and wind {tell us something we didn’t know ;o) } #
  
• I think I’ve found the umbilical cord – been playing about with it and squeezing it – probably shouldn’t squeeze it for too long though ;o) #
  
• My circulatory system and urinary tract are in full working order, and I’m now inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid through my lungs – eurgh #
  
• It’s great fun in here, and I think I can hear Daddy repeating the word “Dada” over and over. Can’t wait to get out though – much more fun. #