Dear Friends and Family,
No new news to report this week. Mr. mouse and I both agree that considering all of the possible symptoms we could be dealing with, we can't complain. Minus a couple of burps, having to be more diligent with lotion and lip balm, and a little nasal stuffiness, there's not a lot to write home about - not that either of us are complaining mind you.
Today marks the end of month five and tomorrow the start of month six.
Baby
Your baby is about 8 inches from crown to rump and weighs almost 1 pound. The body is becoming proportioned more like a newborn, but skin is still wrinkled because your baby still has more weight to gain. Lanugo hair on the body sometimes turns darker.
Mom-to-Be
Your round belly is definitely noticeable by now. Weight gain will be about 12 to 15 pounds. Vaginal secretions that are typically clear-to-yellowish with a faint smell increase during pregnancy. Check with your practitioner if the color or odor changes significantly since it could signal an infection. You may still have aches in the small of your back. Lying down, massages and applying a heating pad or hot water bottle to the area can help.
Tip for the Week
As your skin continues to stretch, it may become dry and itchy. Keeping it moist with lotions or cream can help reduce these symptoms.
Cheers!
mouse
PS: Brought home all of my juice bottles and coffee mugs yesterday. What's wrong with me???
PPS: Had the best roasted chestnuts last night. I love roasted chestnuts.
No new news to report this week. Mr. mouse and I both agree that considering all of the possible symptoms we could be dealing with, we can't complain. Minus a couple of burps, having to be more diligent with lotion and lip balm, and a little nasal stuffiness, there's not a lot to write home about - not that either of us are complaining mind you.
Today marks the end of month five and tomorrow the start of month six.
Baby
Your baby is about 8 inches from crown to rump and weighs almost 1 pound. The body is becoming proportioned more like a newborn, but skin is still wrinkled because your baby still has more weight to gain. Lanugo hair on the body sometimes turns darker.
Mom-to-Be
Your round belly is definitely noticeable by now. Weight gain will be about 12 to 15 pounds. Vaginal secretions that are typically clear-to-yellowish with a faint smell increase during pregnancy. Check with your practitioner if the color or odor changes significantly since it could signal an infection. You may still have aches in the small of your back. Lying down, massages and applying a heating pad or hot water bottle to the area can help.
Tip for the Week
As your skin continues to stretch, it may become dry and itchy. Keeping it moist with lotions or cream can help reduce these symptoms.
Cheers!
mouse
PS: Brought home all of my juice bottles and coffee mugs yesterday. What's wrong with me???
PPS: Had the best roasted chestnuts last night. I love roasted chestnuts.
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