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| Prune Week 10 |
My Baby’s Development: My baby (now the size of a prune,but not nearly as shriveled) has small indentations on his/her legs (soon to be knees and ankles!), and has tiny arms (each are reonly abou the size of this number 1)even have elbows that bend. Inside that little mouth, tiny buds of baby teeth are forming under the gums. The stomach and kidneys are kicking into gear, producing digestive juices and urine, and if it's a boy, his testes are making testosterone (how manly!).Moi: For many moms-to-be, those pesky pregnancy hormones cause the smooth muscles of the large bowel to fall down on the job — they get sluggish and you get constipated. Whole grains and veggies can help, as can drinking lots of water and exercising regularly. You might also be coping with headaches and newly visible veins as your body's blood supply ramps up (it'll increase by 20 to 40 percent over the course of your pregnancy!). I have seen a day or two where to me, my skin seemed pale but with red dots (not like connect them but just flushed) My uterus is now the size of a small grapefruit. How charming.
Frequent urination: Not as bad as the weeks before but I'm still waking up at all hours of the night.
Fatigue: You probably still feel as if your get-up-and-go has gotten up and gone, but don’t worry — in about a month you’ll be feeling less tired. In the meantime, don’t be super mom-to-be. Ask for help, get some rest, and work in some exercise when you can. Yes, it seems counterintuitive to go out for a walk when you want to crawl into bed, but you’ll feel peppier (promise!) — and you’ll sleep better.
Breast tenderness and change: Sometimes I grope myself to make sure there's a change. I'm so anxious to have boobies. Still slightly tender but not as bad as before.
Nausea and vomiting: Not as bad as before but still get the occasional sickness!
Heartburn and indigestion: Thankfully not yet.
Flatulence: I'm normal in this department and it's been alleviated. =)
Increased vaginal discharge:You’ve got more blood flowing to the pelvic area (good for your sex life) thanks to the pregnancy hormone estrogen, as well as more mucus. The result is a thin, milky-white discharge that you may be seeing now. It’s harmless, so don’t bother with special wipes or washes — these could change the delicate balance of your genital tract and lead to irritation.
Bloating: Oh wow, yes I feel so bloated, I feel like I just cant stick in my stomach =(
Constipation: I hope not to get this too much or at all, I brought home a grinder so I could do some flaxseed treatment
Occasional faintness or dizziness: Your body is still getting used to all that blood pumping through it, so it’s no wonder you feel dizzy occasionally. Be sure to sit or lie down as soon as you feel light-headed (so you don’t fall). To decrease dizzy spells, carry healthy snacks around for a quick blood-sugar boost and stay hydrated
Increased sense of smell: Very increased!
Total weight gain/loss: hmmm, im afraid to step on the scale.
Sleep: I-N-T-E-R-R-U-P-T-E-D from visiting the powder room so often I think I actually sleepwalk there just because I’m so use to it now
Food Cravings: Fruit and Veggies. Although I really wanted a Neopolitan shake from Inn-n-Out so I got one but on my second sip, it was way to sweet. I've noticed if a food or item is sweet it's double sweet for me and I can't
Best moment this week: After my scare, I seen the ultrasound and heard the heartbeat and was just so happy that everything so far has been okay.
Movement: Just my heart when it flutters!
Gender: Everyone says a boy but I’m hoping for a girl. In any case, as long as he or she are healthy and has all limbs joints and happy, then I’m happy!
Labor Signs: None!
Belly Button in or out: Belly Button is in but my belly is feeling like it's sticking out. lol
What I miss: Working out like I use to and skating.
What I am looking forward to: another week!
Weekly Wisdom: Be present.
Milestones: No obsurd cravings!
Visible veins on your body: That increased blood supply is also responsible for the road map of veins crisscrossing their way across your belly and breasts. Those veins are doing the important work of taking nutrients and blood to your baby. So there’s nothing you can do but wait. They will disappear though!
Lower abdominal achiness: Like so many pregnancy symptoms, round ligament pain (which is just a fancy name for those growing pains in that burgeoning belly of yours) is probably something you never expected. What’s causing them? The ligaments that support your belly are stretching out (and getting thinner); and as your belly gets heavier, the weight pulls on the ligaments, causing pain (sharp or dull). The best thing to do is get off your feet and get comfy.
