26 Weeks

Here's what is going on this week:

As hearing continues to develop, your baby will start to recognize your voice. One hint that your karaoke rendition of "Baby Got Back" is not the best would be when the baby starts banging on your gut. Your bambina will also start to recognize your partner's voice. He may feel silly talking to your stomach, but assure him that somebody other than you is definitely listening. Research has shown that newborns actually recognize familiar sounds after birth. Proof that your baby has been paying attention all along.

Break out the sparkling apple juice—baby has now completed two-thirds of her stay in Hotel Womb. Your baby is about 1 2/3 pounds and is 14 inches long head-to-heel, or about the length of a burp cloth (otherwise known as your primary wardrobe accessory for the next several months).