OUR DAUGHTER . . .
ELIZABETH (ALLEN) MYERS
WEEK 19
Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces,
and measures 6 inches, head to bottom.
and measures 6 inches, head to bottom.
She is about the size of a large heirloom tomato.
The hair on her scalp is sprouting.
This is a crucial time for sensory development:
Your baby's brain is designating specialized areas
for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch.
Some research suggests that
she may be able to hear your voice now,
for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch.
Some research suggests that
she may be able to hear your voice now,
so don't be shy about reading aloud,
talking to her, or singing a happy tune
talking to her, or singing a happy tune
if the mood strikes you.
