Scorpio (October 24 to November 23)

Scorpios are complex people with a strength of character that will be evident even when your baby is small. Scorpios tend to be emotionally intense and will need you to set the limits. They are usually highly intuitive and will know when something is bothering you just by looking at you. You, however, may not know your Scorpio child's innermost thoughts as they need privacy and can be very secretive.

 

This week's calendar: (from www.parentsplace.com )

 

2 Fine downy hair called lanugo now covers baby's body; eyebrows are visible.

3 Suggested reading. The Pregnancy Book by Dr. William and Martha Sears.   Here are tips to insure you are getting enough freshveggies!

4 Brown fat developed - this specialized fatty tissue keeps your baby warm. If you are experiencing discomfort, there are ways to cope.

5 Testes in boys begin to descend; Ovaries in female located against posterior abdominal wall.

6 When women become mothers, it affects the whole family's self-esteem. Be proud of your transition.

7 21 wks gestation 23 wks from Last Menstrual Period Length: 20 cm crown to rump (28 cm or 11 inches head to toe). Weight: about 500 gm.

8 Fetuses less than 500 gm at birth may survive but may have disabilities. With expert care, fetuses between 500 gm to 1000 gm can survive.