So with that, I am 4w6d (even though I'm only 15 days past ovulation...ok i won't always to that, just setting up reference point). (Edit -apparently I was off on my counting. When I wrote this entry, I was actually 5 weeks!)
(Photo taken 5w3d)
From my weekly email: This week marks the beginning of the embryonic period. From now until 10 weeks, all of your baby's organs will begin to develop and some will even begin to function. As a result, this is the time when she'll be most vulnerable to anything that might interfere with her development.
Right now your baby is an embryo the size of a poppy seed, consisting of two layers: the epiblast and the hypoblast, from which all of her organs and body parts will develop.
The primitive placenta is also made up of two layers at this point. Its cells are tunneling into the lining of your uterus, creating spaces for your blood to flow so that the developed placenta will be able to provide nutrients and oxygen to your growing baby when it starts to function at the end of this week.
Also present now are the amniotic sac, which will house your baby; the amniotic fluid, which will cushion her as she grows; and the yolk sac, which produces your baby's red blood cells and helps deliver nutrients to her until the placenta has developed and is ready to take over this duty.
How far along? 4w6d
How big is baby? The size of a poppy seed
Symptoms? Feeling VERY bloated in the belly, like I'm already 3 months pregnant. Going to try eating smaller meals to not feel so full. Standing and moving helps tremendously. Slight gassy/crampy feelings in lower abdomen.
Weight gain/loss(166 starting point - yikes!)? 2lb loss
Stretch marks? None
Maternity clothing? Nope
Sleep? Fine as of now. Been working out more so more tired at night. Waking more in the mornings. Excitement?
Exercise? Doing good so far. Scott and I decided it was way too hot for me to be running the bridge at 6pm. We've changed our workouts to run in the morning and do p90x/pilates after work.
Cravings? Nothing now. Although been watching my junk food, which I surprisingly haven't had any cravings for. Been very thirty, drinking a lot of water.
Movement? No
Belly Button? Looks normal but last night found strange small red streak running vertically.
What are you looking forward to this week? Telling SAT the news and discussing doctors with her. I'm really looking forward to setting an apt for my first prenatal visit.
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Right now your baby is an embryo the size of a poppy seed, consisting of two layers: the epiblast and the hypoblast, from which all of her organs and body parts will develop.
The primitive placenta is also made up of two layers at this point. Its cells are tunneling into the lining of your uterus, creating spaces for your blood to flow so that the developed placenta will be able to provide nutrients and oxygen to your growing baby when it starts to function at the end of this week.
Also present now are the amniotic sac, which will house your baby; the amniotic fluid, which will cushion her as she grows; and the yolk sac, which produces your baby's red blood cells and helps deliver nutrients to her until the placenta has developed and is ready to take over this duty.
How far along? 4w6d
How big is baby? The size of a poppy seed
Symptoms? Feeling VERY bloated in the belly, like I'm already 3 months pregnant. Going to try eating smaller meals to not feel so full. Standing and moving helps tremendously. Slight gassy/crampy feelings in lower abdomen.
Weight gain/loss(166 starting point - yikes!)? 2lb loss
Stretch marks? None
Maternity clothing? Nope
Sleep? Fine as of now. Been working out more so more tired at night. Waking more in the mornings. Excitement?
Exercise? Doing good so far. Scott and I decided it was way too hot for me to be running the bridge at 6pm. We've changed our workouts to run in the morning and do p90x/pilates after work.
Cravings? Nothing now. Although been watching my junk food, which I surprisingly haven't had any cravings for. Been very thirty, drinking a lot of water.
Movement? No
Belly Button? Looks normal but last night found strange small red streak running vertically.
What are you looking forward to this week? Telling SAT the news and discussing doctors with her. I'm really looking forward to setting an apt for my first prenatal visit.
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