How your baby's growing:Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop. See what your baby looks like this week.Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.
How your life's changing: Starting to feel a bit off balance? (Jarrett will just say that I have balance issues when I'm not PG) As your belly grows, your center of gravity changes, so you may begin to occasionally feel a little unsteady on your feet. Try to avoid situations with a high risk of falling. Wear low-heeled shoes to reduce your risk of taking a tumble; trauma to your abdomen could be dangerous for you and your baby. You'll also want to be sure to buckle up when you're in a car — keep the lap portion of the seat belt under your belly, drawn snugly across your hips, and also use the shoulder harness, which should fit snugly between your breasts.You may also notice your eyes becoming drier. Using over-the-counter lubricating drops may help. If your contact lenses become uncomfortable, try wearing them for shorter stretches of time. If you still have discomfort, switch to glasses until after you give birth.
How far along? 17w2d
Total weight gain/loss: 10 lbs
How big is the baby? Baby H is 5 inches and weighs about 5 ounces
Maternity clothes? Oh yes and they are fabulous!! Today is my first day wearing maternity dress pants and I'm so comfortable...
Stretch marks? Not that I can see
Sleep: Not good last night, Jarrett kept tossing and turning, of course because it was hot and didn't have the air on.
Best moment this week: My prescription for acid indegestion!! I had been popping about 8-10 TUMS a day, but haven't taken any since last Thursday!!
Movement: no, but I'm hoping real soon!
Food cravings: Nope
Gender: For some reason, I’m thinking boy! -- still this!
Labor Signs: not yet, but my tailbone is killing me!!!
Food cravings: Nope
Gender: For some reason, I’m thinking boy! -- still this!
Labor Signs: not yet, but my tailbone is killing me!!!
Belly Button in or out? still an innie! --still this!
What I miss: nothing right now.
What I miss: nothing right now.
2 comments:
nice update!! tell jarrett to turn the air on!!!
No AC..holy crap, we have had ours on for 3 months now in NC!! Tell your hubby to suck it up and pay the extra $ to keep you comfortable! You'll need it!
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