Week #6

Did you see the widgit I added to the sidebar?!  How cool is that?!  Now you can see what my baby looks like as it grows!

So, I'm in Week 6 now, which means quite a lot in terms of brain development and the circulatory system of my baby.  The heart will start beating this week and the baby's tongue, nasal pits and "flippers" (future arms)will even start to develop!  To help brain development, it's recommended that I make sure Omega 3 and folic acid are in my diet.  Oh, and my baby is between 2-4 mm from head to bum.

How am I feeling?  Well, morning sickness hit with a vengence today.  I felt like death and, in all honesty, if the fate of the world rested on me popping out babies, we'd be screwed.  I'm sure it'll get better, but right now I feel like I can barely eat - ever! - and I'm still near the beginning.  Since morning sickness is apparently supposed to last from week 6 to 12, I've got 6 weeks to go.  Yay?

Any weird cravings?  I dislike sweet foods now; the thought of eating chocolate grosses me out.  I've tried eating cereal in the mornings and dairy disagrees with me.  I had a pop the other day (7 Up) and it tasted like club soda.  I find I really like mild cheese, fruits (specifically apples!) and veggies.  So, really, the food that I should be eating.  I've never been fond of apples, but I find them satisfying and easy to eat at work. 

Mood swings?  Oh yes.  I cry easily now.  If it's sweet, I'll cry.  In moments of annoyance I'll feel frustrated and it'll make me cry. 

That's all I can think of to say for right now.  I actually think I've lost a little weight (due to my distaste for most foods now) and my breasts are sore all the time.  I think I'll need to wear a sports bra to bed!  My libido (not that you care) is nil and I feel bad for Kevin because of it!!  Well, hopefully it'll come back in the next trimester!