Dear Friends and Family,
Somewhere in the next couple of weeks marks the end of the second trimester and the start of the third. I think I'll go with the end of week 26 as the end of the second trimester - like fiscal quarters, 13 weeks a piece.
Pioneer continues to move about, but nothing unpleasant yet. Just feels like wriggles and nudges. I like it. It's our way of communicating with each other, at least for the moment.
Baby
Your developing baby now measures about 8.8 inches from crown to rump and weighs 1.5 pounds. Skin now becomes opaque instead of transparent. Its body is still covered with folds like a puppy dog that need to grow into its skin. Heartbeat can be heard through a stethoscope or, depending on the position of the baby, by others putting an ear against your belly.
Mom-to-Be
Besides your uterus growing upward, it may be getting bigger on the sides of your abdomen. You may be experiencing hemorrhoids, which are dilated blood vessels in the rectal area caused by increased blood flow, constipation, indigestion and heartburn.
Tip for the Week
To soothe hemorrhoids, apply an ice pack or witch hazel, or try a sitz bath (soaking your bottom in shallow warm water) or over-the-counter suppositories and/or medicated wipes such as Tucks. Don't take laxatives or mineral oil.
What's Happening Inside You?
By the end of the sixth month, your baby is about 12 inches long and weighs about 2 pounds. His or her skin is reddish in color, wrinkled, and veins are visible through the baby's translucent skin. Baby's finger and toe prints are visible. The eyelids begin to part and the eyes open.
Your baby may respond to sounds by moving or increasing the pulse, and you may notice jerking motions if baby hiccups.
If born prematurely, your baby may survive after the 23rd week with intensive care.
Cheers!
mouse
Somewhere in the next couple of weeks marks the end of the second trimester and the start of the third. I think I'll go with the end of week 26 as the end of the second trimester - like fiscal quarters, 13 weeks a piece.
Pioneer continues to move about, but nothing unpleasant yet. Just feels like wriggles and nudges. I like it. It's our way of communicating with each other, at least for the moment.
Baby
Your developing baby now measures about 8.8 inches from crown to rump and weighs 1.5 pounds. Skin now becomes opaque instead of transparent. Its body is still covered with folds like a puppy dog that need to grow into its skin. Heartbeat can be heard through a stethoscope or, depending on the position of the baby, by others putting an ear against your belly.
Mom-to-Be
Besides your uterus growing upward, it may be getting bigger on the sides of your abdomen. You may be experiencing hemorrhoids, which are dilated blood vessels in the rectal area caused by increased blood flow, constipation, indigestion and heartburn.
Tip for the Week
To soothe hemorrhoids, apply an ice pack or witch hazel, or try a sitz bath (soaking your bottom in shallow warm water) or over-the-counter suppositories and/or medicated wipes such as Tucks. Don't take laxatives or mineral oil.
What's Happening Inside You?
By the end of the sixth month, your baby is about 12 inches long and weighs about 2 pounds. His or her skin is reddish in color, wrinkled, and veins are visible through the baby's translucent skin. Baby's finger and toe prints are visible. The eyelids begin to part and the eyes open.
Your baby may respond to sounds by moving or increasing the pulse, and you may notice jerking motions if baby hiccups.
If born prematurely, your baby may survive after the 23rd week with intensive care.
Cheers!
mouse
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