Baby is growing....
S/He is about an inch long now....
Baby's heart is finished dividing into four chambers, and the valves start to form -- as do tiny teeth. The embryonic "tail" is completely gone. Baby's organs, muscles, and nerves are kicking into gear. Eyes are fully formed, but the eyelids are fused shut and won't open until 27 weeks. S/he has tiny earlobes, and the mouth, nose, and nostrils are more distinct.
Heartbeat is a steady 157 BPM, which I got to hear during the early ultrasound I had last week! Our official U/S is at 20 weeks---we'll bring Vivian to that one.
Vivian's reaction when we showed her the pictures of her growing baby sister or brother:
She looks and says, "Why can't I touch the baby? Why can't I watch it grow?"
I'm feeling a bit different with this baby
....dizziness is still a factor---about 3-4 times a day (with Vivian it was 3-4 times total).
....hunger....much more hungry this time around. Seems like every 2 hours...
....skin is breaking out. yuck.
Still no morning sickness, which is AWESOME! I don't feel as tired this time around, which is GREAT! All is good!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Update.
The doctor was very concerned that we had an ectopic pregnancy on our hands (baby implanted in tube, rather than uterus). So....I got some worst case scenarios and was whisked off to the ultrasound tech in Fridley.
GOOD NEWS: Baby is fine and is safely bouncing around in utero.
NOT GREAT NEWS: There is a cyst on my right ovary which is what is causing some of the pain. The doctor is hopeful that it is hormonal and due to the pregnancy, in which case it will go away by itself. BUT....that could take a long time....months, in fact. If it is anything else, they really can't do anything about it during the pregnancy anyways. So, I'm supposed to call back this afternoon to discuss some pain management, as I can barely stand up straight.
***When I talked with Reena, she indicated that a UTI that was found can also be the source of some of the pain (never had one of those!). So, I have some mild antibiotics that I have to pick up today---hope that helps a little.***
GREAT NEWS: I got fun little pictures of our little peanut! I'll post them later!
GOOD NEWS: Baby is fine and is safely bouncing around in utero.
NOT GREAT NEWS: There is a cyst on my right ovary which is what is causing some of the pain. The doctor is hopeful that it is hormonal and due to the pregnancy, in which case it will go away by itself. BUT....that could take a long time....months, in fact. If it is anything else, they really can't do anything about it during the pregnancy anyways. So, I'm supposed to call back this afternoon to discuss some pain management, as I can barely stand up straight.
***When I talked with Reena, she indicated that a UTI that was found can also be the source of some of the pain (never had one of those!). So, I have some mild antibiotics that I have to pick up today---hope that helps a little.***
GREAT NEWS: I got fun little pictures of our little peanut! I'll post them later!
Going In....
I've had severe cramping last night and today, so the doctor wants me to come in at 9:30 to make sure that everything is still A- OK. I'll post in a bit!
Friday, January 15, 2010
It's FRIDAY!!!
After a hard week with Gigi's funeral, it is FRIDAY....and I'm SO looking forward to a relatively quiet weekend at home. Ok, so we still have to work tomorrow....but still!
Go Vikings on Sunday!
Go Vikings on Sunday!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Week 7---A little Blueberry!!!
Two differences that I've noticed so far. I'm much more dizzy than with Vivian....and hungry. That seems weird to me after only 7 weeks. I hope it's not TWINS! Yikes. (I have crazy freakout dreams about twins.)
Here's some details about a growing baby at 7 weeks:
How Big is the Baby at Seven Weeks Pregnant?
During pregnancy week 7 your baby will grow tremendously, up to 13 mm in length! Your baby is much closer to the size of a large blueberry or small grape by 7 weeks pregnant than a pea.
Here's some details about a growing baby at 7 weeks:
How Big is the Baby at Seven Weeks Pregnant?
During pregnancy week 7 your baby will grow tremendously, up to 13 mm in length! Your baby is much closer to the size of a large blueberry or small grape by 7 weeks pregnant than a pea.
Your Baby's Growth and Development
At 7 weeks facial features become more prominent in your newborn. Upon close investigation you may be able to discern a mouth and even a tongue (you actually can't see the tongue, but it is forming inside your baby!). During week 7 your baby's eyes will also start to become more fully formed, and now have a retina and lens attached. The major muscle systems in the body also continue to develop during pregnancy week 7, and your baby begins to produce his own blood type. Your baby's movements will be uncoordinated at best at this point during pregnancy, but rest assured your little one is squirming about his new home.
At 7 weeks facial features become more prominent in your newborn. Upon close investigation you may be able to discern a mouth and even a tongue (you actually can't see the tongue, but it is forming inside your baby!). During week 7 your baby's eyes will also start to become more fully formed, and now have a retina and lens attached. The major muscle systems in the body also continue to develop during pregnancy week 7, and your baby begins to produce his own blood type. Your baby's movements will be uncoordinated at best at this point during pregnancy, but rest assured your little one is squirming about his new home.
If you were to look directly at your baby you would still be able to see slight webbing in the fingers and toes during pregnancy 7 weeks. Teeth are also starting to form on the inside of your baby's mouth, and thin veins start to peer out from beneath your baby's skin. Your baby's intestines and appendix should be formed by now. By this time your baby's liver is working diligently to start producing red blood cells. Your baby should be bouncing right along in his comfy and warm home!
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