Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long, and he weighs almost 7 ounces (about the size of a bell pepper). Hes busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that youll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although theyre still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after hes born. If youre having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If youre having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound. How your lifes changing: Hungry? An increase in appetite is pretty common about now. Make it count by choosing meals and snacks that are rich in nutrients instead of empty calories (chips, French fries, candy, and other sweets). Bigger, more comfortable clothes are a must now as your appetite and waistline grow. Your cardiovascular system is undergoing dramatic changes, and during this trimester your blood pressure will probably be lower than usual. Dont spring up too fast from a lying or sitting position or you might feel a little dizzy. From now on, when you do lie down, its best to lie on your side — or at least partly tilted to one side. (When you lie flat on your back, your uterus can compress a major vein, leading to decreased blood return to your heart.) Try placing a pillow behind you or under your hip or upper leg for comfort.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:30:59 +0000
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