And another week bites the dust...

Moving right along to 22 weeks! Babycenter informs us:

"At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily."

If you're like me, the spaghetti squash comparison required a little Google research. I was expecting a long, skinny, noodle-looking gourd, but it's not like that at all! Ta-da:

Apparently, when this variety of squash is cooked, its flesh separates into strands that look like spaghetti. It seems to be served with yummy sauces and cheeses most commonly. My vegetable-hating husband loves spaghetti, so this just might be a success in our household! I think I need to try it. Thank you, Baby Snodgrass, for inspiring culinary curiosity!