Today we're 3 months. It's hard to believe that my second trimester is right around the corner. It feels like yesterday I just found out! It's amazing to see the difference in our ultrasound pictures at 7 weeks and 12 weeks. It went from a blob to a baby.
We have our 3 month checkup tomorrow and hopefully our baby cooperates with the testing..
Here's how our baby is growing:
The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, his toes will curl, his eye muscles will clench, and his mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it. His intestines, which have grown so fast that they protrude into the umbilical cord, will start to move into his abdominal cavity about now, and his kidneys will begin excreting urine into his bladder.
Meanwhile, nerve cells are multiplying rapidly, and in your baby's brain, synapses are forming furiously. His face looks unquestionably human: His eyes have moved from the sides to the front of his head, and his ears are right where they should be. From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long (about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce. (and our baby weighs 2 oz right now!!!)
How my life is changing:
Your uterus has grown to the point where your healthcare provider can now feel the top of it (the fundus) low in your abdomen, just above your pubic bone. You may already be into maternity clothes, especially if this isn't your first pregnancy. If you're still fairly small and not yet ready for maternity clothes, you've no doubt noticed that your waist is thickening and that you're more comfortable in loose, less restrictive clothing.
You may begin to feel heartburn (also called acid indigestion), a burning sensation that often extends from the bottom of your breastbone to your lower throat. Many women get heartburn for the first time during pregnancy, and those who've previously had bouts of heartburn may find that it gets worse. During pregnancy, the placenta produces a lot of the hormone progesterone, which relaxes the valve that separates the esophagus from the stomach. Particularly when you're lying down, gastric acid can seep back up the pipe, which causes the uncomfortable burning sensation. For many women the problem doesn't begin (or get worse) until later in pregnancy, when your growing uterus starts to push up on your stomach. The discomfort may range from mildly annoying to intense and distracting.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Early Screening
Well what can I say... Our child didn't cooperate today for our early screening appointment. He/She was bouncing all over the place. It was amazing to see the little legs springing and the heartbeat. Hiccups were happening as well! We will try again on Thursday morning but if the baby doesn't cooperate then no testing will be done. We did get 6 new ultrasound pictures today! I must say they're quite funny! If I knew how to upload pictures I would upload them now.
The morning sickness is easing up a bit. It's really bad in the morning but gets better as the day goes by. I think taking the prenatals at night as helped out.
Baby heartbeat 158 bpm
Baby weighs 2 oz
Baby profile pix looks a little like Justin! Will it be a boy of girl????
The morning sickness is easing up a bit. It's really bad in the morning but gets better as the day goes by. I think taking the prenatals at night as helped out.
Baby heartbeat 158 bpm
Baby weighs 2 oz
Baby profile pix looks a little like Justin! Will it be a boy of girl????
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Dreams...
I have been experiencing some crazy dreams! I dream of people drowning, being locked inside a ship in the middle of the ocean with no one there to help, and these dreams scare the shit out of me! I've been told the first trimester you will have crazy dreams! Mine are more scary than anything. Almost every dream water is involved. Large bodies of water at that. So I decided to google "Dreams and Pregnancy."
Here's what I found: (notice the section I highlighted in red below)
Are Pregnancy Dreams Normal?
Though these vivid dreams can often be confusing and even frightening, it is entirely normal to experience a large number of dreams during pregnancy. There are a variety of reasons that can help explain this dramatic increase in dreams:
Pregnancy Hormones: Throughout your pregnancy, your body pumps out a variety of different hormones, including progesterone and estrogen. It is thought that these hormones affect the way we sleep at night, causing us to experience longer periods of REM sleep. It is during REM sleep that our minds begin to dream.
Increased Waking: Pregnant women are much more likely to wake up during the night than women who aren’t pregnant. Whether you have a leg cramp or a backache, you may find that you wake up several times every night. When your body wakes up from a deep sleep, it has better dream recall than it would had you slept through the night. This means that you may be experiencing more vivid dreams simply because your body is better at recalling them.
Pregnancy Anxiety: Pregnancy is a time of distinct changes, many of which are scary and overwhelming. You probably have a number of anxieties over becoming a parent: for instance, you may worry how you will handle having a baby and if you will be a capable mother. Our subconscious mind often works through these anxieties while we are sleeping, in the form of dreams.
Common Pregnancy Dreams
Many pregnant women experience dreams that are similar in content or theme. Some commonly-reported pregnancy dreams include:
Dream Development by Trimester
Many dream studies have shown that dreams tend to change from trimester to trimester of pregnancy. During the first trimester, women have reported dreaming of water and water symbols. This may be because of the increased amniotic fluid inside of your womb. During the second trimester, women report an increase in dreams about animals. This could be triggered by the your baby’s increased development and movement inside of your body. And during the third trimester, dreams are much more likely to be about baby himself, and may focus on giving birth or caring for baby after he is born.
Here's what I found: (notice the section I highlighted in red below)
Are Pregnancy Dreams Normal?
Though these vivid dreams can often be confusing and even frightening, it is entirely normal to experience a large number of dreams during pregnancy. There are a variety of reasons that can help explain this dramatic increase in dreams:
Pregnancy Hormones: Throughout your pregnancy, your body pumps out a variety of different hormones, including progesterone and estrogen. It is thought that these hormones affect the way we sleep at night, causing us to experience longer periods of REM sleep. It is during REM sleep that our minds begin to dream.
Increased Waking: Pregnant women are much more likely to wake up during the night than women who aren’t pregnant. Whether you have a leg cramp or a backache, you may find that you wake up several times every night. When your body wakes up from a deep sleep, it has better dream recall than it would had you slept through the night. This means that you may be experiencing more vivid dreams simply because your body is better at recalling them.
Pregnancy Anxiety: Pregnancy is a time of distinct changes, many of which are scary and overwhelming. You probably have a number of anxieties over becoming a parent: for instance, you may worry how you will handle having a baby and if you will be a capable mother. Our subconscious mind often works through these anxieties while we are sleeping, in the form of dreams.
Common Pregnancy Dreams
Many pregnant women experience dreams that are similar in content or theme. Some commonly-reported pregnancy dreams include:
- dreams of falling
- dreams of running
- dreams of being trapped
- dreams of baby’s gender
- dreams of baby’s appearance
- dreams of labor and delivery
Dream Development by Trimester
Many dream studies have shown that dreams tend to change from trimester to trimester of pregnancy. During the first trimester, women have reported dreaming of water and water symbols. This may be because of the increased amniotic fluid inside of your womb. During the second trimester, women report an increase in dreams about animals. This could be triggered by the your baby’s increased development and movement inside of your body. And during the third trimester, dreams are much more likely to be about baby himself, and may focus on giving birth or caring for baby after he is born.
Good reads!
Every week I read, " What to Expect when Expecting". This gives answers to any question you may have. It explains what your body is going through and what to expect! If I feel something weird in my belly or notice something out of the ordinary-- I go straight to this book for answers before calling the doctor. Don't get me wrong I still make about 5 calls a weeks to the doctor office:) This book has the answer to EVERY question you think of! Even if you think it's stupid, it's in the book!
"Belly Laughs" is a must read!!! This book is hilarious and to the point! A Playmate, Jenny McCarthy wrote this book and she's quite comical! My husband is reading it now and really enjoys it! This book will make you laugh because Jenny goes where most women won't.. She talks about the other side of pregnancy, the gross side! She talks about the different kinds of vaginal discharge, gas, constipation, hemorrhoids, and sex.
babycenter.com is a great place to find all sorts of pregnancy information! I search this website atleast 10 times a week! Food recipes, exercise, information on our growing baby, and tips on parenting!
"Belly Laughs" is a must read!!! This book is hilarious and to the point! A Playmate, Jenny McCarthy wrote this book and she's quite comical! My husband is reading it now and really enjoys it! This book will make you laugh because Jenny goes where most women won't.. She talks about the other side of pregnancy, the gross side! She talks about the different kinds of vaginal discharge, gas, constipation, hemorrhoids, and sex.
babycenter.com is a great place to find all sorts of pregnancy information! I search this website atleast 10 times a week! Food recipes, exercise, information on our growing baby, and tips on parenting!
10 weeks today! 210 days to go
Today is week 10 of our pregnancy and the morning sickness is HORRIBLE! I have it all day and night. I feel miserable 99.9% of the time and can't wait to hit my second trimester! I pray that this morning sickness will go away after week 12. I use to enjoy food commercials and now if one comes on it's an instant vomit fest! My husband and I try to change the channel ASAP but sometimes we're to slow and it's gets pretty nasty! I feel sorry for anyone who has morning sickness like this! It's not fun!
My husband and I registered online at babycenter.com to get weekly updates. Here's what week 10 says!
How your baby's growing:
Though he's barely the size of a kumquat — a little over an inch or so long, crown to bottom — and weighs less than a quarter of an ounce, your baby has now completed the most critical portion of his development. This is the beginning of the so-called fetal period, a time when the tissues and organs in his body rapidly grow and mature.
He's swallowing fluid and kicking up a storm. Vital organs — including his kidneys, intestines, brain, and liver (now making red blood cells in place of the disappearing yolk sac) — are in place and starting to function, though they'll continue to develop throughout your pregnancy.
If you could take a peek inside your womb, you'd spot minute details, like tiny nails forming on fingers and toes (no more webbing) and peach-fuzz hair beginning to grow on tender skin.
In other developments: Your baby's limbs can bend now. His hands are flexed at the wrist and meet over his heart, and his feet may be long enough to meet in front of his body. The outline of his spine is clearly visible through translucent skin, and spinal nerves are beginning to stretch out from his spinal cord. Your baby's forehead temporarily bulges with his developing brain and sits very high on his head, which measures half the length of his body. From crown to rump, he's about 1 1/4 inches long. In the coming weeks, your baby will again double in size — to nearly 3 inches.
My husband and I registered online at babycenter.com to get weekly updates. Here's what week 10 says!
How your baby's growing:
Though he's barely the size of a kumquat — a little over an inch or so long, crown to bottom — and weighs less than a quarter of an ounce, your baby has now completed the most critical portion of his development. This is the beginning of the so-called fetal period, a time when the tissues and organs in his body rapidly grow and mature.
He's swallowing fluid and kicking up a storm. Vital organs — including his kidneys, intestines, brain, and liver (now making red blood cells in place of the disappearing yolk sac) — are in place and starting to function, though they'll continue to develop throughout your pregnancy.
If you could take a peek inside your womb, you'd spot minute details, like tiny nails forming on fingers and toes (no more webbing) and peach-fuzz hair beginning to grow on tender skin.
In other developments: Your baby's limbs can bend now. His hands are flexed at the wrist and meet over his heart, and his feet may be long enough to meet in front of his body. The outline of his spine is clearly visible through translucent skin, and spinal nerves are beginning to stretch out from his spinal cord. Your baby's forehead temporarily bulges with his developing brain and sits very high on his head, which measures half the length of his body. From crown to rump, he's about 1 1/4 inches long. In the coming weeks, your baby will again double in size — to nearly 3 inches.
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