17/01/2026
Pregnancy Diary Week 16: How Is Your Baby Growing?
By this time, your baby should be around 3-5 ounces in weight and be around 4-5 inches in length, around the size of an avocado. Bones in his ears have now formed so if you try talking to him, he might probably hear you now. The baby’s muscles, especially those in his back are now getting stronger so he can now straighten out a little bit.
Since his facial muscles are also forming, the baby is now able to form different facial expressions such as squinting and frowning. Though his eyelids are still sealed, the baby’s eyes have now started working. In fact, he can now make little side to side movements. Amazing isn’t it? Read more: https://merrionultrasound.ie/pregnancy-diary-week-16/