Yay...I made it to double digits!!! I really thought the first trimester would drag but surprisingly it's going fast. I'm sure having the holidays in the middle of it made the time go quickly. Tomorrow I have my progresterone injections and bloodwork to see if I can get taken off them. I really hope my progesterone went up so things are continuing to develop well in there plus my bum really could use the break. My entire butt is black and blue from the injections and sitting gets to be difficult. Oh well...this is all well worth it in the end. I'm still having headaches and lack of energy to get through the day but it does seem to be better than weeks 8 and 9. The weeks of Christmas and New Years were a struggle and I'm glad they are behind me. I'm excited to get my life back to normal and looking forward to lots of lia sophia activities this month.
Fetal Development
This week marks the beginning of the fetal period, which lasts until birth. Your baby's body systems, such as circulatory, nervous, reproductive and digestive, are fully formed during this time. His heart is beating approximately 160-170 beats per minute. Your baby is 27 - 35 mm or 1.06 - 1.38 inches with 1/2 the length being attributed to the head. He weighs between 3 - 4 grams (or less then 1/2 ounce), or 4 paper clips.
Also, your baby will become much more active then before, but unfortunately, his movements are still too small for you to notice. He will be moving his arms and legs, which can be seen on an ultrasound. Your baby's joints are fully formed, as are his tiny hands, feet, fingers and toes. At this age, he would be able to grab an object, if it were placed in his hand, as he grows more and more sensitive to touch. Your baby's eyes are open most of the time but the eyelids are beginning to fuse - they will stay that way until you reach approximately 25 to 27 weeks. The external genitalia are beginning to be able to show your baby's gender and both the external ears and upper lip are completely formed now. Your baby's biggest accomplishment this week is the disappearance of the tail!
Also, your baby is breathing. This breathing activity is noticeable as he "breathes" amniotic fluid. He is beginning to urinate as well.
My Symptoms
- Headaches
- Lack of energy
- Hungry all the time
Monday, January 5, 2009
Week 9
Week 9 has been rough with the inlaws visiting for 7 days. I have absolutely NO energy and terrible terrible headaches that never go away no matter what I do. I felt like I was a terrible hostess for the inlaws. I just wanted to lay around and sleep most of the days but they wanted to go out and eat lunch/dinner or go shopping or visit other friends. I rarely sit around in lounge type clothes...especially around my MIL who wears stilettos to a sporting event. She is always dressed up real nice but I felt like a bum. I just couldn't bring myself to get all dressed up. Oh well...I can't help it and I wanted to feel comfortable.
We had our first official OB appt right at 9 weeks and got to see our little one moving around on the u/s. The heartbeat was beating great at 157bpm and the doctor got some real good pics. I'm measuring on track and HOPEFULLY I only have one more week of progesterone injections. I will get bloodwork done in week 10 to check levels....if they go up again, they will take me off them. YAY!
Fetal Development
This week marks the end of the embryonic period and the placenta is developing as well. Your baby looks like a tiny human now and is approximately 13 - 17 mm or about 0.51 - 0.66 inches in length (about the size of a raspberry). At this point, he weighs approximately 1 - 1.5 grams (the weight of a paperclip).
While the internal reproductive organs have now become either testes for boys or ovaries for girls, there's nothing yet to tell you whether it's a boy or girl even if you look closely. The skeleton has begun to form as cartilage and bones take shape. The baby's intestine has begun to move out of the umbilical cord into the baby's abdomen and your baby is now taking his first few drinks - he's drinking amniotic fluid. Remember, a little of what you eat and drink ends up in the amniotic fluid so, it can end up in him. Reflex muscle movements continue and now your baby will move away if touched through the uterine wall. Other changes in your baby are the heart valve formation, the retina formation, and the tip of the nose becoming visible.
My Symptoms
- TERRIBLE headaches
- Extreme fatigue
- Nausea right before bed
Monday, December 22, 2008
Week 8
Well, I made it this far...I think! I still get real nervous wondering if things are still developing in there or if I will be going to my ob appt next week to find no heartbeat and the baby stopped developing a week earlier. That is exactly what happened last time and it's hard not to think about that. I'm still having symptoms so I guess that is a good sign. This week will be a busy one with Christmas so hopefully that will keep my mind off things. I wish I could have my appt BEFORE Christmas so I could possibly make an announcement over the holidays. My inlaws come in from Oklahoma next Monday(29th) and that is the same day as my ob appt so we are planning to tell them next week as long as everything looks ok. I'm praying that it will be.
Fetal Development
Your baby has a face! Your baby's features are becoming more obvious, as his lips, tongue and nostrils, as well as the buds for 20 baby teeth are already present. The back muscles are growing along the spinal column, and his or her reproductive organs have started to form and soon will become either testes or ovaries. The arms and legs are growing and elbows and knees appear as well. The fingers and toes are starting to show but are still webbed. Your baby is about 8 - 11 mm or 0.31 - 0.43 inches in length.
The process of ossification (hardening of the bones) begins as the bones of the fingers and toes have already reached the first joint. Your baby is already getting smarter as his brain continues to develop and grow. Your baby is starting to show signs of reflex activity - an automatic response to certain types of stimuli Connecting you and your baby, the umbilical cord with all its blood vessels, is starting to function. In fact, what will be your baby's intestine is forming in the umbilical cord as well. An ultrasound done this week would show your baby's fluttering heart and reflex movements.
My Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Upset Stomach
- Shortness of Breath for some reason
Fetal Development
Your baby has a face! Your baby's features are becoming more obvious, as his lips, tongue and nostrils, as well as the buds for 20 baby teeth are already present. The back muscles are growing along the spinal column, and his or her reproductive organs have started to form and soon will become either testes or ovaries. The arms and legs are growing and elbows and knees appear as well. The fingers and toes are starting to show but are still webbed. Your baby is about 8 - 11 mm or 0.31 - 0.43 inches in length.
The process of ossification (hardening of the bones) begins as the bones of the fingers and toes have already reached the first joint. Your baby is already getting smarter as his brain continues to develop and grow. Your baby is starting to show signs of reflex activity - an automatic response to certain types of stimuli Connecting you and your baby, the umbilical cord with all its blood vessels, is starting to function. In fact, what will be your baby's intestine is forming in the umbilical cord as well. An ultrasound done this week would show your baby's fluttering heart and reflex movements.
My Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Upset Stomach
- Shortness of Breath for some reason
Monday, December 15, 2008
Week 7
Well, another week down! This past week I've been feeling pretty crappy. My evenings are filled with being lazy on the couch. I get pretty nauseous in the evening and no energy to do anything which sucks since Christmas is so close and I really need to get my last minute stuff done. Oh well...it's better for me AND the baby if I take it easy and relax. Nothing to exciting going on this week pregnancy wise...just my shots on Tuesday and Friday. Next week they will do another blood draw to check my progesterone again. I really hope it goes up way more than it has.
Fetal Development
This week your baby is undergoing some extraordinary changes and developments. The head, heart, spinal cord, and some of the larger blood vessels begin to form. As these blood vessels form, the heart begins to pump fluid through them, and your baby's first red blood cells are created. Your baby is about 7 - 9 mm or 0.27 - 0.35 inches in length, (approximately the size of a grain of rice), and weighs about 1/30 of an ounce - less than a breath mint
Your baby's brain, bladder, tongue and esophagus are all developing and transforming, while his eyes are moving to the front of the face and his tiny eyelids are forming. The bones of his tiny limbs have started to form and all of your baby's major organs - heart, intestines, kidneys, liver, lungs and pancreas -- are forming and growing. In fact, your baby actually goes through 3 sets of kidneys during development with this week's development, being the second set.
Both the hand plates and the genital tubercle are present this week, but you can't tell whether it's a boy or a girl by sight at this point. Nasal pits are also forming. In your womb, your baby has already become active swimming around inside the amniotic sac and kicking. However, as he's much too small and well-cushioned by the uterus and the new amniotic fluid you won't be able to feel him yet. But don't worry. In a few months you'll be able to feel him constantly.
My Symptoms
- Nauseous in the afternoon/evening hours
- Still very tired (no energy)
- Gas...woohoo!!
- Heartburn on and off
Fetal Development
This week your baby is undergoing some extraordinary changes and developments. The head, heart, spinal cord, and some of the larger blood vessels begin to form. As these blood vessels form, the heart begins to pump fluid through them, and your baby's first red blood cells are created. Your baby is about 7 - 9 mm or 0.27 - 0.35 inches in length, (approximately the size of a grain of rice), and weighs about 1/30 of an ounce - less than a breath mint
Your baby's brain, bladder, tongue and esophagus are all developing and transforming, while his eyes are moving to the front of the face and his tiny eyelids are forming. The bones of his tiny limbs have started to form and all of your baby's major organs - heart, intestines, kidneys, liver, lungs and pancreas -- are forming and growing. In fact, your baby actually goes through 3 sets of kidneys during development with this week's development, being the second set.
Both the hand plates and the genital tubercle are present this week, but you can't tell whether it's a boy or a girl by sight at this point. Nasal pits are also forming. In your womb, your baby has already become active swimming around inside the amniotic sac and kicking. However, as he's much too small and well-cushioned by the uterus and the new amniotic fluid you won't be able to feel him yet. But don't worry. In a few months you'll be able to feel him constantly.
My Symptoms
- Nauseous in the afternoon/evening hours
- Still very tired (no energy)
- Gas...woohoo!!
- Heartburn on and off
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Success...
We went for our first u/s appt yesterday. I was a ball of nerves all day just waiting for 12:45 to hit on the clock. I met Erik at the u/s place and Erik did a whole pep talk before we went in telling me how we need to stay positive and whatever happens happens...it is beyond our control and we will get through it no matter what the outcome is. He is too sweet...he did help calm my nerves a bit. We got called back right away and the u/s tech was very nice. She said, "I'm going to take some boring pictures first and then we will take a look at the baby" As she was moving the u/s wand around I could see the gestational sac but nothing in it so of course I was flipping out in my head. Then she said "Ok, let's look at the baby." Once she focused on the sac I saw the little blob along with the heart beat flickering away. I immediately looked at Erik and grabbed his hand. I was so happy to see something in the sac. She took some measurements and the heartbeat was measuring 118bpm. She said the heartbeat probably just started so that rate was great. She also said that I was measuring a day ahead and everything looked perfect. After I got cleaned up the tech told me to wait in the room and they were going to review the u/s pics and talk to my doctor. About 10 minutes later she came back and said "Your doctor says everything looks wonderful and she will see you at your first ob appt." OMG, what a relief!!! I've been waiting for this appt ever since I got my BFP a couple weeks ago. I can finally breathe a little. I also got a call back about my progesterone levels. They are now at 16.7...up from 15.7 two weeks ago. Doctor says that it is good but still wants me to get the weekly progesterone shots. I was hoping for a much higher number but if they say it was good and it wasn't decreasing then I am going to TRY and relax about it. Below is a picture of our little baby...
Monday, December 8, 2008
Week 6
Well today I am 6 weeks pregnant and feeling pretty good overall. I will have blood work done tomorrow to check on my betas and progesterone and I am a nervous wreck!!! PLEASE God, let this be a sticky baby! In addition to my blood work tomorrow, I will be having an u/s on Wed to check the viability of this pregnancy. I've been praying hard every night since I got my BFP that everything will be ok. I'm really hoping to see a healthy heartbeat too! Work is so busy this week so that is helping to keep my mind off things and it makes the days go faster. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers for the next couple days that I will receive GOOD NEWS! Thank you so much.
Fetal Development
This is another busy week for your baby. Your baby now has a head and trunk. A groove (known as the laryngotracheal groove) forms and will become the larynx or voice box while the beginnings of the mouth and digestive system are evident as well. The inner ear and blood circulation are also apparent and your baby is beginning to develop facial features as indentations form that will become the eyes, ears and mouth. Your baby's brain is developing and activity can actually be monitored on an electroencephalogram (EEG). Also developing are the limb buds that will develop into the arms and legs. Your baby's heartbeat is visible on ultrasound as the heart is bulging from the body. The length of your baby is about 4 - 6 mm or 0.15 - 0.24 inches.
My Symptoms
- Dizzy/Lightheaded
- Extreme Fatigue
- Sleepless Nights (I can NOT sleep well at all anymore...I think it's because I have so much on my mind)
- Upset Stomach (not too bad though)
Fetal Development
This is another busy week for your baby. Your baby now has a head and trunk. A groove (known as the laryngotracheal groove) forms and will become the larynx or voice box while the beginnings of the mouth and digestive system are evident as well. The inner ear and blood circulation are also apparent and your baby is beginning to develop facial features as indentations form that will become the eyes, ears and mouth. Your baby's brain is developing and activity can actually be monitored on an electroencephalogram (EEG). Also developing are the limb buds that will develop into the arms and legs. Your baby's heartbeat is visible on ultrasound as the heart is bulging from the body. The length of your baby is about 4 - 6 mm or 0.15 - 0.24 inches.
My Symptoms
- Dizzy/Lightheaded
- Extreme Fatigue
- Sleepless Nights (I can NOT sleep well at all anymore...I think it's because I have so much on my mind)
- Upset Stomach (not too bad though)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Week 5
Well today is week 5 of this pregnancy and so far so good...I think. My doctor is concerned with my progesterone level AGAIN (just like last time) so I am getting 2 injections twice a week plus taking vaginal suppositories every night before bed. I won't be getting any more blood work done until next week so...I wait! I'm also to get an early u/s done next week to check the viability of the pregnancy. I'm praying hard every day that this is a sticky baby but I'm going crazy waiting to know if it's all ok.
Fetal Development in Week 5
You won't believe the changes that your baby has already gone through in such a short time. Your baby's heart is 3/4 of the way formed and will begin beating this week! Also developing are the brain, cardiovascular and nervous systems and the reproductive and other major systems. Early this week your baby becomes pear-shaped. The rounded end will become the head while the pointed end will become your baby's spine. Your baby is now known as an embryo and is about 1.5 - 2.5 mm or 0.05 - 0.09 inches in length.
My Symptoms:
- Very fatigued!! I'm taking a 1-2 hour nap every day to be able to function properly.
- Some breast tenderness
- Queasiness on and off (mostly in the evening)
- Bloated!! This just started today.
Fetal Development in Week 5
You won't believe the changes that your baby has already gone through in such a short time. Your baby's heart is 3/4 of the way formed and will begin beating this week! Also developing are the brain, cardiovascular and nervous systems and the reproductive and other major systems. Early this week your baby becomes pear-shaped. The rounded end will become the head while the pointed end will become your baby's spine. Your baby is now known as an embryo and is about 1.5 - 2.5 mm or 0.05 - 0.09 inches in length.
My Symptoms:
- Very fatigued!! I'm taking a 1-2 hour nap every day to be able to function properly.
- Some breast tenderness
- Queasiness on and off (mostly in the evening)
- Bloated!! This just started today.
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