Oh, look! My baby looks more like a salamander than a hairless rat!
Ho-lee! During this week my baby will nearly triple in size from 4-5 mm to 11-13 mm and will weigh as much as an eyelash! The armbuds are visible but haven't yet developed in to arm and hand sections. An ultrasound will make it possible to hear the beating heart, which has already developed in to right and left chambers. Lung and brain development are moving along, and certain internal organs are bulging in to the umbilical cord. This week its important to increase my calcium uptake to 1200 mg daily; however, coffee, tea, salt, protein and unleavened bread can interfere with the calcium.
How am I feeling? Well, I learned that morning sickness can be alleviated by eating. Imagine that! It still feels nasty, though I've been fortunate enough to not throw up.
Any weird cravings? I really like spicy food right now. I still don't care for the looks (or smells!) of some food, but I think my eating habits are getting back to normal.
Mood swings? I had a really stressful week at work last week and this week started out ok. I'm still highly likely to get teary-eyed at sweet moments, but this week seems ok.
Any body changes? Here's a funny one: while I'm still not too sure of my baseline for my body, my breasts have grown 2-3 inches! I still think I've lost a little weight and am definitely going to end up more toned once I start dancing.
In case you wonder where I get my info about my week-to-week pregnancy changes, click here!
Salamander. Yes. Congratulations! You have Lizard Boy growing inside of you. You should be proud!
ReplyDeleteOn a completely unrelated note? Could you hurry this pregnancy thing along? I've decided that I need another tattoo like nowish and a stack of books totally fits the bill. Thanks Cris! You're a gem! ;) Hehe.