Sunday, May 23, 2010

8 Weeks


Baby's now the size of a raspberry!
Baby is growing like mad, putting on about a millimeter every day and continuing to straighten out in the trunk. Though you can't feel it yet, baby is moving those little arms, legs, and (now only slightly) webbed fingers and toes like crazy.

Playing host to an ever-growing embryo does take a toll. Heavy fatigue may be setting in, along with abdominal cramping and tender breasts. Treat yourself gently, and it doesn't hurt to remind your partner to do the same. Though it's not showing yet, you're growing a little person in there!


How far along?
8 weeks
Weight gain/loss: Up 2 pounds, 147
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but I am rocking the bella band and the rubber band through the button hole trick.
Stretch marks? Too early (thank God)
Sleep? It's all I want to do, all the time.
Best moment this week? A friend told me she knew before I told her because I was glowing. :) I still think it's just grease, but it was still nice to hear, lol.
Food cravings: Carbs, carbs and more carbs. Biggest one this week is waffles with butter and maple syrup. (syrup also seems to be a natural laxative, nice bonus)
Gender: Too early
Belly button in or out? Too early
Movement? Too early
What I miss? Real coffee
What I'm looking forward to: Hearing the heatbeat, my (hopefully last) appointment with my RE this Friday.
Weekly wisdom: Hmm, I might have to get back to you on that, I don't feel very wise.
Milestones: 8 week u/s 5/28.

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