Jesus is developing increased coordination this week. He has begun holding grasping things in his little hands, things like his ears, his knees, and even his umbilical cord once or twice. Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!

Jesus has discovered a new favorite activity, sucking on his thumb! At six pounds, he is starting to look adorably plump and very healthy. Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!

Jesus now weighs five and a half pounds! He has gotten so big inside the small frame of his mother that he cannot move around as much as he used to. It won’t be long now! Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!

Jesus has gotten so big that he is now quite stuck with his head facing downward. This is not uncomfortable for him, though. It’s also a good thing, since it is the position he will need to be in when he is delivered in a few weeks! Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!

Jesus has become quite the little explorer. He moves his hands around to feel out his environment. He is also sensitively attuned to changes in his mother’s heartbeat and breathing. Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!