Hello 2nd trimester! Here's to feeling somewhat normal again.
I just came back from my prenatal visit. Everything went well.
*I gained 3 pounds which put me back to my pre-pregnancy weight.
*She located the babies heartbeat right away. It was in the 150's.
*I scheduled my next visit on Jade's birthday (March 27th). I won't be quite 20 weeks, but we will have our ultrasound that day.
*She wrote me another prescription for Zofran, but I am hoping I won't even have to fill it.
*I have been dealing with some major acid/heartburn issues. She told me it was fine to start taking Zantac. Last night, I barely slept I had such bad acid reflux. Then again, I did have beach bar tomato soup for dinner. Oops. That was my fault.
14 weeks
How your baby's growing:This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.See what your baby looks like 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:Welcome to your second trimester! Your energy is likely returning, your breasts may be feeling less tender, and your queasiness may have completely abated by now. If not, hang on — chances are good it will soon be behind you (although an unlucky few will still feel nauseated months from now).The top of your uterus is a bit above your pubic bone, which may be enough to push your tummy out a tad. Starting to show can be quite a thrill, giving you and your partner visible evidence of the baby you've been waiting for. Take some time to plan, daydream, and enjoy this amazing time. It's normal to worry a bit now and then, but try to focus on taking care of yourself and your baby, and having faith that you're well equipped for what's ahead.
Decision Guide: Should you find out the sex of your baby?Boy, girl — or big surprise? Sixty-four percent of mothers-to-be in a BabyCenter poll said they wanted to find out the sex of their baby ahead of time, while the rest preferred to wait. "We decided that the surprise of 'it's a boy!' or 'it's a girl!' is the same surprise at 5 months as it is at the birth," said Jessica. Michael disagreed: "I think the old-fashioned way is the best. Finding out before birth is like opening your Christmas presents before Christmas!" If you're still on the fence, here's a look at the pros and cons of each side. A word of caution: If you want to keep your baby's sex a secret, let your provider and the ultrasound technician know right away so they don't inadvertently blurt it out in the middle of an ultrasound exam or while reviewing your test results.Benefits of finding out:• Many women say they feel a deeper bond with the baby once they know the sex and can picture a little boy or girl.• You can prepare an older sibling for the arrival of a new little brother or sister.• You can narrow down your list of baby names.• You can pick out a gender-specific nursery theme or baby clothes, if you want to.Benefits of waiting:• You, your partner, and your family will have a delightful surprise on the day you give birth.• Your desire to know whether your baby is a boy or a girl might motivate you during the toughest parts of labor.• You'll be following in the tradition of your parents, your parents' parents, and so on.• There will be no mistakes — what you see is what you get!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
13 weeks
I forgot to update last week. Oops.
Updates-
*I am feeling better! Thank goodness. I am still taking Zofran, but only a half tablet in the morning and that's it. Two days ago, I tried to skip it, but I started feeling sick so I hurried and took one. I cannot believe how much that stuff helps. I am hoping that I won't have to refill it and will be able to stop taking it in another week or so.
*I have been able to drink a cup or two of coffee here and there. It's tasting good again and I think it has stopped giving me heartburn/acid/indigestion. I am still sticking with herbal tea in the morning though.
*Food sounds good, but nothing really in particular. Grapefruit always sounds good, but it did before I was pregnant. Does that count as a craving? Burger King (I know, yuck) has sounded good several times and then I pay for it afterwards. I think I will be staying away from Whoppers for a while. It's just not worth it.
*I am starting to look a little different. My pants still fit, but my belly is starting to stick out just a touch. I NEED to take a picture for here and for memories sake.
*I have been listening to the heartbeat still with the dopplar. I love listening to that fast swooshing sound. Nothing better.
*If you ask Reyna, she still says she wants a sister. I don't think she truly knows what she is talking about, but it's fun to listen to her.
*I am going in Monday for my routine checkup. I HOPE I have gained some weight by that point.
*Tuesday, I am having a *bonus* ultrasound. I cannot wait. It was supposed to be last week, but my mom had to attend a funeral, so I rescheduled it so she could go. It's going to be super super hard not having Jade there (although he would love to, it's not our "official" ultrasound and he's working an hour away right now) and not asking the possible sex of the baby! Ahhhh. Self control, right?!
*This Saturday, I will officially be into my Second Trimester. Wow.
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Your pregnancy: 13 weeks
See the big picture
How your baby's growing:Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries. Your baby is almost 3 inches long (the size of a medium shrimp) and weighs nearly an ounce.See what your baby looks like 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:This is the last week of your first trimester, and your risk of miscarriage is now much lower than earlier in pregnancy. Next week marks the beginning of your second trimester, a time of relative comfort for many women who see early pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness and fatigue subside. More good news: Many couples also notice a distinct libido lift around this time. Birth is still months away, but your breasts may have already started making colostrum, the nutrient-rich fluid that feeds your baby for the first few days after birth, before your milk starts to flow.
Updates-
*I am feeling better! Thank goodness. I am still taking Zofran, but only a half tablet in the morning and that's it. Two days ago, I tried to skip it, but I started feeling sick so I hurried and took one. I cannot believe how much that stuff helps. I am hoping that I won't have to refill it and will be able to stop taking it in another week or so.
*I have been able to drink a cup or two of coffee here and there. It's tasting good again and I think it has stopped giving me heartburn/acid/indigestion. I am still sticking with herbal tea in the morning though.
*Food sounds good, but nothing really in particular. Grapefruit always sounds good, but it did before I was pregnant. Does that count as a craving? Burger King (I know, yuck) has sounded good several times and then I pay for it afterwards. I think I will be staying away from Whoppers for a while. It's just not worth it.
*I am starting to look a little different. My pants still fit, but my belly is starting to stick out just a touch. I NEED to take a picture for here and for memories sake.
*I have been listening to the heartbeat still with the dopplar. I love listening to that fast swooshing sound. Nothing better.
*If you ask Reyna, she still says she wants a sister. I don't think she truly knows what she is talking about, but it's fun to listen to her.
*I am going in Monday for my routine checkup. I HOPE I have gained some weight by that point.
*Tuesday, I am having a *bonus* ultrasound. I cannot wait. It was supposed to be last week, but my mom had to attend a funeral, so I rescheduled it so she could go. It's going to be super super hard not having Jade there (although he would love to, it's not our "official" ultrasound and he's working an hour away right now) and not asking the possible sex of the baby! Ahhhh. Self control, right?!
*This Saturday, I will officially be into my Second Trimester. Wow.
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Your pregnancy: 13 weeks
See the big picture
How your baby's growing:Fingerprints have formed on your baby's tiny fingertips, her veins and organs are clearly visible through her still-thin skin, and her body is starting to catch up with her head — which makes up just a third of her body size now. If you're having a girl, she now has more than 2 million eggs in her ovaries. Your baby is almost 3 inches long (the size of a medium shrimp) and weighs nearly an ounce.See what your baby looks like 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:This is the last week of your first trimester, and your risk of miscarriage is now much lower than earlier in pregnancy. Next week marks the beginning of your second trimester, a time of relative comfort for many women who see early pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness and fatigue subside. More good news: Many couples also notice a distinct libido lift around this time. Birth is still months away, but your breasts may have already started making colostrum, the nutrient-rich fluid that feeds your baby for the first few days after birth, before your milk starts to flow.
Monday, February 2, 2009
11 weeks.
Saturday, I made a trip to the ER due to dehydration. It started on Friday and progressed into Saturday morning. By 11, I had enough. I spent about 4 hours in the ER getting fluids and meds thru IV. I am so glad that I went in because I felt much better and the vomiting stopped. Hopefully, that was the last of my morning sickness. Today, I actually feel somewhat normal. I wasn't feeling sick when I woke up (thank you, zofran) and I had a "normal" morning.
Nicole let me borrow her dopplar so I was able to listen to the baby's heartbeat last night. It was definitely a reassuring feeling.
That's about all for now.
****11 weeks*****
How your baby's growing:Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccupping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming.See what your baby looks like 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:If you're like most women, you're feeling a bit more energetic now and your nausea may be starting to wane. Unfortunately, you may also be suffering from constipation (caused by hormonal changes, which can slow digestion) and heartburn (hormones again, relaxing the valve between your stomach and esophagus). Just remember, all this discomfort is for a good cause.Don't worry if nausea has made it impossible for you to eat a wide variety of healthy foods or if you haven't put on much weight yet (most women gain just 2 to 5 pounds during the first trimester). Your appetite will likely return soon, and you'll start to gain about a pound a week.Learn which of your symptoms are normal and which are a sign that something might be wrong. You're probably also wondering things like, Can I keep going to dance class? Could the air bags in my car hurt my baby? Which cold medications are safe to take now? Find out what's safe and what's not during pregnancy.
Nicole let me borrow her dopplar so I was able to listen to the baby's heartbeat last night. It was definitely a reassuring feeling.
That's about all for now.
****11 weeks*****
How your baby's growing:Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccupping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming.See what your baby looks like 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:If you're like most women, you're feeling a bit more energetic now and your nausea may be starting to wane. Unfortunately, you may also be suffering from constipation (caused by hormonal changes, which can slow digestion) and heartburn (hormones again, relaxing the valve between your stomach and esophagus). Just remember, all this discomfort is for a good cause.Don't worry if nausea has made it impossible for you to eat a wide variety of healthy foods or if you haven't put on much weight yet (most women gain just 2 to 5 pounds during the first trimester). Your appetite will likely return soon, and you'll start to gain about a pound a week.Learn which of your symptoms are normal and which are a sign that something might be wrong. You're probably also wondering things like, Can I keep going to dance class? Could the air bags in my car hurt my baby? Which cold medications are safe to take now? Find out what's safe and what's not during pregnancy.
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