Friday, January 08, 2010

MacNut Week 5


The theme word for this week: nausea.

Technically, this is what's going on this week:
  • MacNut is the size of a sesame seed.
  • First heartbeats begin - If you have an early ultrasound you may not be able to recognize this tiny being as a baby, but there is no mistaking what it feels like seeing your child's heartbeat on that screen. That rhythmic beat is echoed in your own heart.
  • Umbilical cord develops - This is your baby's lifeline in utero. It bears the responsibility of pumping in oxygen, removing waste, and supplying the necessary nutrients for the remainder of your pregnancy.
  • Blood is now pumping - All four heart chambers are now functioning, insuring your baby's body will receive all it needs over not only the remainder of your pregnancy but throughout life.
  • Most other organs begin to develop - Your infant's lungs start to appear, along with her brain. Already your little one is preparing for a quest for lifelong learning!
  • Arm and leg buds appear
Physical:
  • Weight: 127 lb (+1)
  • Belly circumference: 30.50 in (+0)
  • Definitely feeling a difference in my appetite.  Slower gut motility.  Nausea.  This is not good. :(
  • Also started some spotting. :(
Spiritual & emotional:
  • I'm pretty emotional this week.  Just cranky.
  • Spiritually, I had passing moments of doubts that God is in control.  But then I am reminded of how God has worked throughout my history and I feel fine.  Really.

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