Your Baby:
Your baby weighs about 5.25 ounces (150g) and now measures 5 to 5.6 inches (12.5 to 14cm) from crown to rump. He is practicing breathing by gulping amniotic fluid into its lungs. This helps the lung's development so they will function at birth. Your baby may also be sucking his thumb.
Meconium is present in your baby's bowels. There is hair present on your baby's scalp and sweat glands are developing.
Your baby is becoming more sensitive to the outside world and is moving around, kicking and punching. As there is still plenty of space in your uterus, your baby can move around a lot, sitting cross-legged, reclining or even turning somersaults!
He can probably hear by now as the ossicles (the bones that pass sound to the inner ear) have hardened and the portion of the brain that receives signals from the brain is under development. Your baby is getting used to the sound of your heartbeat and blood passing through the umbilical cord, but may be startled by loud noises. Your baby is aware of some things in the outside world, including sounds and light. If you let the sun shine on your belly, your baby may be able to perceive a warm red glow.
Your Body:
Your uterus is a little bigger than a cantaloupe. Average weight gain by this point is between 5 and 13 pounds (4.5-5.8kg) but your own experience may be different.
Vaginal secretions may increase.
You may begin to experience back pain if you haven't already as your center of gravity begins to shift. You may feel dizzy at times, especially if you get up very quickly.
Your increasing belly size and the pressure of your baby bearing down on your rectum may also cause hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids usually disappear after delivery, but you can ask your doctor or pharmacist for an ointment to bring you relief.
With increasing symptoms, your pregnancy probably has begun to feel very real. This can be a very exciting week, since you might be able to start feeling fetal movement at this time. It's not time to worry if you don't yet feel this though. You may not feel movement for another week or two or maybe more, especially if you are overweight. While some women feel movement by the 14th week, most first-time moms begin to feel movement between the 17th and 20th weeks. Early fetal movement feels more like fluttering than kicks, so you may not be able to identify them or distinguish them from other rumblings in your belly until about the 26th week.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
16w6d
I am so excited. On friday we got our fetal doppler and have been listening to the baby's heartbeat daily. Today I recorded it for the first time and I just can't stop playing it over and over again. It is like music to my ears. Her h/b today is 144 bpm. I love her so much already. I was kind of worried today since we went to eat with some friends and rode with them from their house to the restaurant (Texas de Brazil--way over priced, BTW, and it wasn't all that). The ride was so bumpy that I almost hit my head on the top on one of the bumps.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
16w3d: NT Scan--2nd part bloodwork results
Results from bloodwork are back and everything is perfect, according to the nurse. I am still at home resting and will return to work tomorrow, Thursday. I am not looking forward to it, but I guess I have to do it.
Monday, April 21, 2008
16w0d
Today was my cervical cerclage at 12:30 pm. I was terrified that something was going to go wrong, even though I tried to keep positive and I prayed and prayed and prayed. Thankfully, everything went well and the baby is fine. Dr. E said she didn't have much cervix to work with but cerclage was in. I had no bleeding nor pain afterwards, but am relaxing at home. Mom is here to take care of me. I love it when she comes over.
Your Baby:
Your baby now weighs more than the surrounding placenta. She measures about 4.4 to 4.8 inches (about 11 to 12cm) from crown to rump and weighs about 3.5 ounces (100g). She is positioned halfway between your pubic bone and your navel.
Fat, which is important for your baby's metabolism and heat production is beginning to form around this time.
The placenta, which will weigh more than a pound at full term, is also developing rapidly. It is now a large and well-established network of blood vessels responsible for exchanging nutrients and waste to support your baby.
Your Body:
Your pregnancy is showing more and your lower abdomen probably looks larger. Your uterus can now be felt between one and a half to two inches below your navel. You may also be gaining weight on other parts of your body, such as your thighs, hips and buttocks. It's normal to have gained between 5 and 10 pounds by now, but your own rate of weight gain may be different. Ask your doctor if you think you may be gaining too little or too much weight.
Your body's increased blood supply may give you nosebleeds or may just make your nose feel congested. It can also cause bleeding gums.
You may be sweating more than usual because of your increased metabolic rate. You may experience round ligament pain because your growing uterus stretches and pulls these ligaments. It can be uncomfortable but is not normally a cause for concern.
You may feel the baby moving this early.
Your Baby:
Your baby now weighs more than the surrounding placenta. She measures about 4.4 to 4.8 inches (about 11 to 12cm) from crown to rump and weighs about 3.5 ounces (100g). She is positioned halfway between your pubic bone and your navel.
Fat, which is important for your baby's metabolism and heat production is beginning to form around this time.
The placenta, which will weigh more than a pound at full term, is also developing rapidly. It is now a large and well-established network of blood vessels responsible for exchanging nutrients and waste to support your baby.
Your Body:
Your pregnancy is showing more and your lower abdomen probably looks larger. Your uterus can now be felt between one and a half to two inches below your navel. You may also be gaining weight on other parts of your body, such as your thighs, hips and buttocks. It's normal to have gained between 5 and 10 pounds by now, but your own rate of weight gain may be different. Ask your doctor if you think you may be gaining too little or too much weight.
Your body's increased blood supply may give you nosebleeds or may just make your nose feel congested. It can also cause bleeding gums.
You may be sweating more than usual because of your increased metabolic rate. You may experience round ligament pain because your growing uterus stretches and pulls these ligaments. It can be uncomfortable but is not normally a cause for concern.
You may feel the baby moving this early.
Friday, April 18, 2008
15w5d: NT Scan--2nd part bloodwork
Today I went in to see Dr. Weiss for the 2nd part of the bloodwork for NT results.
Afterwards, I went in to see Dr. Elmquist. She said cervical cerclage had to be put ing NOW because cervix was too short and the risk of it dilating was greater since I had had a cone biopsy in the past. From her office we went to the hospital pre-admissions to pre-register. I am to come back on monday at 10:00 am to prep for surgery at 12:30 pm.
Afterwards, I went in to see Dr. Elmquist. She said cervical cerclage had to be put ing NOW because cervix was too short and the risk of it dilating was greater since I had had a cone biopsy in the past. From her office we went to the hospital pre-admissions to pre-register. I am to come back on monday at 10:00 am to prep for surgery at 12:30 pm.
Monday, April 14, 2008
15w0d
Your Baby:
Fine hair called lanugo covers your baby, who now measures about 4.3 to 4.6 inches (10.8 to 11.6cm) from crown to rump and weighs about 2.8 ounces (80g).
Fingernails are well formed and the arms and legs may be seen moving on an ultrasound. Your baby already has his own unique fingerprint pattern!
Your baby can hold his head erect and he can also make faces with his slightly developed facial muscles. Your baby may practice squinting, frowning and opening and closing his mouth.
Your baby's bones have enough calcium deposits to show on an X-ray. If your baby is female, her ovaries will be in place in her pelvis and more than five million ova (some of which may be fertilized to become your own grandchildren in another generation!) have formed.
Your Body:
Your uterus is increasing in size and so is the amount of amniotic fluid it contains- about seven and a half ounces right now. You should be able to feel your uterus in the lower part of your abdomen.
A small portion of pregnant women are able to feel the baby move this early. When your baby moves, you may feel it like a slight fluttering in your stomach. Don't worry though if you haven't felt this yet as it is still very early.
Your breasts are changing. The milk glands in your breasts may start production, which can cause swelling or tenderness in early pregnancy. The blood flow to your breasts also increases, making the veins more visible and the Montgomery's tubercles more pronounced. Montgomery tubercles are the tiny oil producing glands which appear as bumps scattered around the areolae. They are said to both lubricate the breast to keep the skin healthy and elastic and to prevent the growth of bacteria. They will remain enlarged throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Fine hair called lanugo covers your baby, who now measures about 4.3 to 4.6 inches (10.8 to 11.6cm) from crown to rump and weighs about 2.8 ounces (80g).
Fingernails are well formed and the arms and legs may be seen moving on an ultrasound. Your baby already has his own unique fingerprint pattern!
Your baby can hold his head erect and he can also make faces with his slightly developed facial muscles. Your baby may practice squinting, frowning and opening and closing his mouth.
Your baby's bones have enough calcium deposits to show on an X-ray. If your baby is female, her ovaries will be in place in her pelvis and more than five million ova (some of which may be fertilized to become your own grandchildren in another generation!) have formed.
Your Body:
Your uterus is increasing in size and so is the amount of amniotic fluid it contains- about seven and a half ounces right now. You should be able to feel your uterus in the lower part of your abdomen.
A small portion of pregnant women are able to feel the baby move this early. When your baby moves, you may feel it like a slight fluttering in your stomach. Don't worry though if you haven't felt this yet as it is still very early.
Your breasts are changing. The milk glands in your breasts may start production, which can cause swelling or tenderness in early pregnancy. The blood flow to your breasts also increases, making the veins more visible and the Montgomery's tubercles more pronounced. Montgomery tubercles are the tiny oil producing glands which appear as bumps scattered around the areolae. They are said to both lubricate the breast to keep the skin healthy and elastic and to prevent the growth of bacteria. They will remain enlarged throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Friday, April 11, 2008
14w4d: OB appointment
Went to see OB today. Everything looking good. Baby is getting bigger and now weight a mere 3 oz and is about 4 in long! That is so exciting to me! DH begged for an u/s because he said he wanted to see the baby already because he missed him. OB gave in and gave us one or two, really.
(1) The first was to measure my cervix. Looks like cervix measures 2.3 cm rather than 4 cm, which is what they usually expect. She says that is not unusual since I did have a cone biopsy in the past so she will monitor me closely. I will be back for another cervix check in two weeks. Also, she will call Dr. Weiss (Maternal Fetal T) on Monday to find out if he had measure the cervix when I saw him 3 weeks ago so she would have something to compare to. I have another appointment with him next Friday, but I believe he will only do bloodwork.
(2) The second was to see the baby and find out if we could determine sex. As it turns out, sonographer said she was 90% sure that baby was a girl! I'm so excited! In all honesty, I would be happy with either, so long as he/she is healthy, but knowing it's a girl just gave me chills all over. She took some pictures.
I will finish post later.
(1) The first was to measure my cervix. Looks like cervix measures 2.3 cm rather than 4 cm, which is what they usually expect. She says that is not unusual since I did have a cone biopsy in the past so she will monitor me closely. I will be back for another cervix check in two weeks. Also, she will call Dr. Weiss (Maternal Fetal T) on Monday to find out if he had measure the cervix when I saw him 3 weeks ago so she would have something to compare to. I have another appointment with him next Friday, but I believe he will only do bloodwork.
(2) The second was to see the baby and find out if we could determine sex. As it turns out, sonographer said she was 90% sure that baby was a girl! I'm so excited! In all honesty, I would be happy with either, so long as he/she is healthy, but knowing it's a girl just gave me chills all over. She took some pictures.
I will finish post later.
Monday, April 07, 2008
14w0d
Your Baby:
Your baby measures about 3.7 to 4.1 inches (about 9.3 to 10.3cm) from crown to rump and weighs about 1.75 ounces (50g).
Your baby's bones still consist of soft cartilage but they are now beginning to harden and the development of the bones and the marrow continues. Her ears are developing into a more recognizable shape and any hair already on the head and brows will become thicker.
Your baby may already be sucking her thumb.
Her skin is thin and translucent and all her blood vessels can be seen through it.
Her hair continues to grow on her head and her eyebrows. If her hair will be dark, the follicles will start to generate pigment to color her hair.
Your baby is moving more now and is becoming increasingly flexible. She can bend her arms at the elbows and wrists and she can make tiny fists with her hands.
Your Body:
Most of the discomforts of early pregnancy, such as nausea and fatigue are behind you for now and you are probably feeling better. The pregnancy is probably feeling like a reality. Any dark pigment on your skin (such as moles and freckles) may become even darker, and you might develop a facial pigmentation known as chloasma which will fade after the birth.
Your baby measures about 3.7 to 4.1 inches (about 9.3 to 10.3cm) from crown to rump and weighs about 1.75 ounces (50g).
Your baby's bones still consist of soft cartilage but they are now beginning to harden and the development of the bones and the marrow continues. Her ears are developing into a more recognizable shape and any hair already on the head and brows will become thicker.
Your baby may already be sucking her thumb.
Her skin is thin and translucent and all her blood vessels can be seen through it.
Her hair continues to grow on her head and her eyebrows. If her hair will be dark, the follicles will start to generate pigment to color her hair.
Your baby is moving more now and is becoming increasingly flexible. She can bend her arms at the elbows and wrists and she can make tiny fists with her hands.
Your Body:
Most of the discomforts of early pregnancy, such as nausea and fatigue are behind you for now and you are probably feeling better. The pregnancy is probably feeling like a reality. Any dark pigment on your skin (such as moles and freckles) may become even darker, and you might develop a facial pigmentation known as chloasma which will fade after the birth.
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