Week 13

Optimus is about three inches long and the size of a peach (a Georgia peach at that:). Starting about now, babies begin growing at different paces, some faster than others, some more slowly, though they all follow the same developmental path. Growing at a universally breakneck speed now is his body as it tries to catch up to his head. (Optimus’ head is about half the size of his body now) His intestines are also in for some big changes right now. Up till this point, they've been growing in a cavity inside the umbilical cord; but now they're moving to their permanent (and more conveniently located) address. Also developing this week are his vocal chords. I’m sure those will be put to good use later.