Jacob's 30 week update

Jacob had his theatre debut this weekend. He played baby Jesus in the womb. He wasn't too nervous. He did well and slept through just about the entire thing.

This is how he is growing:

Did you know your baby is nearly three pounds now?


His head is getting larger to accommodate a period of rapid brain growth. Don't forget to continue to "teach" your baby in the womb by exposing to music, literature, and simply talking to him.

A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him. As he grows and fills your uterus, the amount of amniotic fluid will decrease. Funny, you certainly won't feel any lighter!


He spends more and more time practicing opening and closing eyelids. His eyes can move from side to side, following a light source. He may even reach out to touch the light.

Early lanugo is beginning to disappear that served to protect your baby's skin from the water in the womb. Your little one's own hair may begin to appear.


Toenails are entering their final growth stage.

Bone marrow is now in charge of red blood cell production. These red blood cells will continue to service your child's body by transporting oxygen and removing the wastes (carbon monoxide and other gases).


Your baby has the capability now to produce tears -- yes, within the womb.

By the end of this week, your baby is now 15.7 inches long and weighs 2.91 pounds.