Thank the Lord! We are at Week 16...which means doctor's visit (and thus anxiety reducer). I had blood work done today to test for spina-bifida and other diseases. Fun. Then, I met with the doctor.
The stats:
Baby's heartbeat- 152
My blood pressure- 122/70
Weight gain- 6 pounds since pre-pregnancy (though no weight gain this month, right on target with our "plan"...I mean, who am I kidding? I'm Ok in the weight department.)
Complaints- lower back pain and headaches
Solutions- exercise pamphlet with lower back pain exercises and take Zyrtek again for allergies = relieves sinus pressure/headaches
What Babycenter.com adds:
How your baby's growing: Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.
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