Thomas, a neuro scientist, used this to highlight the wonder of our development.

1. 3 weeks: mummy has just found out I am eating with her, sleeping with her.My heart has started beating

2. 8 weeks: all my organs are functioning (except the lungs...OOPS!)

3. 8 weeks: if you pin the palm of my hand I will move my hand away and open my mouth

4. 12 weeks: Look! I can smile! My arms, ears, fingers, toes, and brain have been shaped

5. 16 weeks: I can kick, punch, do somersaults and cry

6. 20 weeks: I can dream

7. 20 weeks: I can hear all that noise outside calling me

8. 20 weeks: I have strong bones

9. 24 weeks: if I were born now I could survive!

10. 24 weeks: I weigh like two pints of milk!

11. 28 weeks: I can open my eyes and listen to mummy’s voice and heartbeat

12. 36 weeks: it’s getting squashed in here!! When am I getting out?

13. HERE I AM!!!!