What baby is up to at 17 weeks

Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints.
Soon, I will again be able to see our one-of-a-kind little gem...but not until the HMO finds the correct ultrasound facility...Stay tuned!