Officially in the Fifth Month now...

How your baby's growing:

This week, you officially begin your fifth month of pregnancy. Your baby may have reached 15 cm from crown to rump by now, and he can both feel and hear. Admittedly at the moment, all he can hear is your heartbeat and the flow of your digestive system but soon he'll be able to detect noise outside the womb and identify your voice.


How your life's changing: You're just a week away from the half-way mark (horray!!).


However, in the next few weeks you'll probably have an anomaly scan, to check your baby's organs. Seeing your baby curled up inside you — or kicking or rolling — is immensely moving so take your partner with you if you can (I just cant wait!!).


Bigger, more comfortable clothes are a must now. Treat yourself to a new pair of shoes also in a bigger size, your feet will swell along with your body, (I wondered why my work boots seemed tighter!!).