8 weeks

I am going to try my hardest to update weekly. The key word here is try, people.

I turned 8 weeks on Saturday. Let's just say I have had better days. I have been extremely sick. I called the doctor this morning and went in for an appt. I have lost 7 pounds in the past two weeks. Yes, they put me on meds, but most days, I cannot even stomach to swallow them. I have been instructed to set my alarm a while before getting up, take the meds, eat a cracker or two and go back to sleep. I am scheduled to head back to the doctor on Friday. If I lose anymore weight by that point, the midwive is considering doing home IV's. Obviously, this isn't something I care to do, so please cross your fingers my weight stays the same or I can gain.

Other than being sick, not much is new on the pregnancy. I am just trying to eat whatever and whenever. Unfortunately, nothing is sounding good at this point. I was able to eat a little more today than usual. I stopped @ a favorite lunch spot today and enjoyed a half of panini and chopped salad.

I will keep you all posted at the end of the week.

****This is according to Babycenter.com*******

Your pregnancy: 8 weeks
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How your baby's growing:New this week: Webbed fingers and toes are poking out from your baby's hands and feet, his eyelids practically cover his eyes, breathing tubes extend from his throat to the branches of his developing lungs, and his "tail" is just about gone. In his brain, nerve cells are branching out to connect with one another, forming primitive neural pathways. You may be daydreaming about your baby as one sex or the other, but the external genitals still haven't developed enough to reveal whether you're having a boy or a girl. Either way, your baby — about the size of a kidney bean — is constantly moving and shifting, though you still can't feel it.See what's going on in your uterus this week. (Or see what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.)Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:You may notice that your bra is getting more snug. Soon you'll likely need a larger size with better support. Rising levels of hormones cause breast growth and other tissue changes, all in preparation for lactation. Your breasts may continue to grow throughout pregnancy. Don't be surprised if you go up a cup size or two, especially if it's your first baby. Keep this in mind, and allow for room to grow when investing in a new bra.Feeling fatigued? Hormonal changes — in particular, a dramatic rise in progesterone — may be contributing to your sluggishness. Nausea and vomiting can certainly cost you energy, too. And you may be having trouble getting a good night's sleep at this point, especially if you're uncomfortable or find you need to get up to pee.