It's finally here...the highly anticipated second trimester everyone talks about!!! I do have to admit that I am starting to feel more energy and not as picky when eating but finding I have a few more cravings (like Friendly's Ice Cream...that I still haven't got). Meat, especially at dinner time, still doesn't do much for me so it's been a little bit of a challenge looking for substance and protein to keep my belly full.
The tum tum is starting to show a little more...and I feel as though it's growing by the day (which it probably is, but it looks it too). Haven't wieghed myself (b/c I don't own a scale), but I guess I'll find out how much I've gained on Thursday when I go in for my 14 week appointment.
Can't think of anything else to report on...any questions for me?
Baby's Development (from Pregnancy.org)
- Thyroid gland has matured and your baby begins producing hormones which will be used throughout his or her life.
- In boys, the prostate gland develops
- In girls, the ovaries move from the abdomen to the pelvis
- Your little one may have learned to suck his thumb by this point!
- Your child's bones are getting harder and stronger by the day!
- Your baby's skin is very transparent still
- Lanugo (very fine hair) covers the baby's body and will continue to grow until 26 weeks gestational age - Generally this will be shed prior to birth. Its purpose is to help protect baby's skin while in all that water!
- Your baby is 3.42 inches (8.7cm) long and weighs about 1.52 ounces (43 grams) - approximately the weight of a letter!
(pictures from Pregnancy.org)
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