Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Baby UPDATE.....

Internet says..... Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he’s about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

All in all according to the doctor.......

The baby is good, with a heartrate of 152.  Me, overwhelmed with nausea (AGAIN) therefore causing my weight to be -8 pounds from the start of doctor's visits.  Nope, the doc didn't like that but it is what it is.  I have to say it is hard to gain weight when you can't keep much in.  I really appreciated my three week reprieve from the nausea, but it has come back with a vengeance.  Lucky Me!  The doc told me to take ginger and see if that helps, so only time will tell.  For now, I am dodging people in the halls...running to nearby facilities....toting a cup or bag at all times....and just trying to deal with it.  Though, it is much harder to deal with since I had a couple of OK weeks.  Tears abated for now....I will just keep prodding forward.  It is all worth it in the end, right?!

1 comment:

dorway said...

Oh my goodness YES it is worth it. There is a little boy or girl waiting to give joy beyond belief. of courese there is a little grief that comes along too..worth it? yepper Mam.hang on Momma!!

Love you Grt Grnds