Here is what is going on with Elisha this week according to babycenter.com;
The network of nerves in your baby's ears is better developed and
more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice
and your partner's as you chat with each other. He's inhaling and
exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the
development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also
good practice for when he's born and takes that first gulp of air. And
he's continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and
two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber)
from head to heel.
Are
you rushing around trying to get to childbirth classes and prepare your
baby's room while still taking care of all your other daily tasks? Make
sure that you also continue to eat well and get plenty of rest. Around
this time, your blood pressure may be increasing slightly, although it's
probably still lower than it was before you got pregnant. (Typically,
blood pressure falls toward the end of the first trimester, and it tends
to reach a low at about 22 to 24 weeks.)
Preeclampsia — a serious disorder characterized by high blood pressure and protein in your urine — most often shows up after 37 weeks, but it can happen earlier so it's important to be aware of the warning signs of this condition. Call your caregiver if you have swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, more than slight swelling of your hands, excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles, or rapid weight gain (more than 4 pounds in a week). With more severe preeclampsia, you may experience other symptoms. Let your caregiver know immediately if you have a severe or persistent headache, vision changes (including double or blurred vision, seeing spots or flashing lights, sensitivity to light, or temporary loss of vision), intense pain or tenderness in your upper abdomen, or vomiting.
If your lower back seems a little achy lately, you can thank both your growing uterus — which shifts your center of gravity, stretches out and weakens your abdominal muscles, and may be pressing on a nerve — as well as hormonal changes that loosen your joints and ligaments. Plus, the extra weight you're carrying means more work for your muscles and increased stress on your joints, which is why you may feel worse at the end of the day. Walking, standing, or sitting for long periods, as well as bending and lifting can all put a strain on your back. A warm bath or hot compress might bring relief. (Some women, though, find cool compresses more comforting.) Try to maintain good posture during the day, avoid activities that require bending and twisting at the same time, take frequent breaks when sitting or standing, and sleep on your side with one or both knees bent with a pillow between your legs, using another pillow (or wedge) to support your abdomen.
As for me, I'm doing well. No major changes this week. Still feeling good. A little tired, but hardly worth mentioning (and that may be the result of my son deciding 3 weeks ago that he now gets up at 5 am). Elisha moves and kicks all of the time, which is super fun. I had my glucose test this week, and am now just waiting on the results. I've gained about 12 lbs this pregnancy, which I'm not excited about, but is better than how I was doing at this point last time. Overall, I feel like I've been fairly active, and eating pretty healthy, and sure that if I continue that I won't gain the excessive 50 lbs that I gained with my last pregnancy.
Preeclampsia — a serious disorder characterized by high blood pressure and protein in your urine — most often shows up after 37 weeks, but it can happen earlier so it's important to be aware of the warning signs of this condition. Call your caregiver if you have swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, more than slight swelling of your hands, excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles, or rapid weight gain (more than 4 pounds in a week). With more severe preeclampsia, you may experience other symptoms. Let your caregiver know immediately if you have a severe or persistent headache, vision changes (including double or blurred vision, seeing spots or flashing lights, sensitivity to light, or temporary loss of vision), intense pain or tenderness in your upper abdomen, or vomiting.
If your lower back seems a little achy lately, you can thank both your growing uterus — which shifts your center of gravity, stretches out and weakens your abdominal muscles, and may be pressing on a nerve — as well as hormonal changes that loosen your joints and ligaments. Plus, the extra weight you're carrying means more work for your muscles and increased stress on your joints, which is why you may feel worse at the end of the day. Walking, standing, or sitting for long periods, as well as bending and lifting can all put a strain on your back. A warm bath or hot compress might bring relief. (Some women, though, find cool compresses more comforting.) Try to maintain good posture during the day, avoid activities that require bending and twisting at the same time, take frequent breaks when sitting or standing, and sleep on your side with one or both knees bent with a pillow between your legs, using another pillow (or wedge) to support your abdomen.
As for me, I'm doing well. No major changes this week. Still feeling good. A little tired, but hardly worth mentioning (and that may be the result of my son deciding 3 weeks ago that he now gets up at 5 am). Elisha moves and kicks all of the time, which is super fun. I had my glucose test this week, and am now just waiting on the results. I've gained about 12 lbs this pregnancy, which I'm not excited about, but is better than how I was doing at this point last time. Overall, I feel like I've been fairly active, and eating pretty healthy, and sure that if I continue that I won't gain the excessive 50 lbs that I gained with my last pregnancy.
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