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Can an eight week old fetus suck his/her thumb

I am so curious to know if a fetus can suck their thumb as early as eight weeks? I am not sure how to post the pic. Thanks in advance :)
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My 9 weeks u/s my baby was sucking his thumb that's what my doc told me .got a pic of it too.it's cute. :-)
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At my eight week,3 day ultrasound my baby is sucking his/her thumb it looks that way at least. I have two boys and one girl so to even the score a girl would be nice. Then again it wouldnt really matter as long as the babiii is healthy :)
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At my 11 week ultrasound she was sucking her thumb so maybe
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I dont think there would be to much sucking cuz at 8 weeks your baby is just starting to get its tiny fingers. Babies hands probably look a little more like webbed paddles. Check out tge baby centre app. Tells you all kinds of changes in your babies growth from day to day.
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I have no idea. At my 18 week ultrasound my lil girlwas sucking her thumb
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My intuition tells me girl :) I hope it is but I'll be just as happy with a boy. You?
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Congrats!!! Thats awesome I wish I could post this picture.:) Are you wanting a boy or girl?  
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One more week momma :) they start practicing sucking at 9 weeks! I'm 8+3 so I'm waiting for it too lol
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