Week 26: The blood vessels are fully functional and the heart is pumping blood. From now the baby can be able to open their eyes for the first time. The baby weighs 900 grams and is almost 35 centimetres.

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With some soft music playing low my party began. I overlooked the living room and foyer from the upper level of the house. I carefully inspected everyone downstairs wearing their black clothes. Ari and Caleb secretly planned a party instead of just a family dinner for me, inviting some of their friends and colleagues.

I wasn't totally excited obviously since I had to turn my closet upside down just to...