Dear Sweet Baby Boy,

At 22 weeks mommy is starting to feel you moving more and more, no kicks yet but I'm sure soon enough I will feel those little feet! You also seem to like to climb up high, by the end of most days you sit way up on my belly! You are now 11 inches long and about 1 pound; the length of a spaghetti squash. Your cute face is fully developed with facial features like lips, eyelids, and eyebrows having become more distinct now and your tooth buds are forming under your gums. Your beautiful eyes are also formed, except for the pigment in your iris which will come later and may even change after you are born. Fine hair called lanugo is covering your body and your skin is all wrinkly but will fill out in weeks to come with a padding of fat as you gain weight. Inside your belly, your pancreas is forming producing essential hormones for your body.
I'm told to watch what I say now, since you are able to hear outside noises now too! I'm always reminding my students to speak kindly and make gentle sounds. Playing quiet music or singing softly seem to be the best sounds for you. Hopefully, you are starting to develop great sleeping patterns by now as well.
Mommy and Daddy started registaring for all those things that we will need for you at Baby's R Us. We are also getting some cute ideas for your room with the theme of whales and sailboats! It will be fitting, I believe, especially when we finally let everyone know the name we have chosen for you!
Keep up the great work. Grow healthy and strong so mommy can feel you kicking! We love you very, very much!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy