Friday, December 12, 2008

12.12.08 (Week 18, Day 7): Week 19

Dear Friends and Family,

After no additional anything yesterday, I'm forced to conclude Wednesday night was more muscle changes and not Pioneer. Sigh. That's okay, I get the feeling there will be plenty of weeks to enjoy feeling them. I should enjoy whatever additional time I get in this current phase.

Baby
Your baby measures about 5.2 to 6 inches from crown to rump and weighs about 7 ounces. Skin is developing and transparent, appearing red because blood vessels are visible through it. Creamy white protective coating, called vernix, begins to develop.

Mom-to-Be
As your baby continues to grow, you may be feeling some mid-pregnancy aches and pains by now -- lower abdominal achiness, dizziness, heartburn, constipation, leg cramps, mild swelling of ankles and feet, and a backache. Dilated blood vessels might cause tiny, temporary red marks (called spider nevi) on your face, shoulders and arms.

Tip for the Week
Take care not to get overtired since rapid growth of the baby can compound the burden on your heart, lungs and kidneys.


Cheers!
mouse

1 comment:

Trixie said...

cute - pioneer bubbles? it won't be long now! thanks for the seychelles updates and pix - so nice to travel along with you! xoxoxo