October 21, 2008

  • Week 6

    Congratulation! Your baby is 6 Weeks old! Note:The average lengths and weights vary from baby to baby and from one pregnancy to another.


    What is going on with your baby during week 6?

    This week marks the beginning of the embryonic period which spans from the 6th to 10th weeks of pregnancy or the 4th or 8th weeks of fetal development. This period is crucial for your baby's organ development. Most malformations originate during this critical period. Although your baby's heart is no bigger than a poppy seed right now, it may be possible to see baby's heartbeat on an ultrasound screen; your baby's lungs have formed and the brain is beginning to develop. Over the next 5 months, more than 100 billion neurons will be formed in the brain, laying the necessary groundwork for a lifetime of learning. By the end of this week, your baby will be 2-4mm (0.08-0.16 in) long from crown to rump (distance from the top of the baby’s head to its rump or buttocks).


     


    Good morning all. I hope this finds you all healthy & happy. I see Ang is blogging away, Mom is too... Aunt Jan?? Casie? Daniele?? Missy? Come on ladies!!


    Not alot to report this morning. I am tired, but I don't feel like I did yesterday. Oh! Mom, thanks for the head phones! They work fantastic. Tancy can watch TV, I can go to sleep & we can be in the same room!!!


    Today I have a 10:00 with Dr. Tomovich to go over the blood work they did almost two weeks ago. Now, I already know it came back normal, because they called me, but I don't know why I need to go in..... so I have a few things I would like to talk to the good doctor about. Not limited to her phlebotomist (sp? - you know the person who draws blood).


    After that I am going to go to Wal-Mart real quick... I want to see if they have the "nipple rings" Lil Jen was telling me about. Basically they are hot or cold packs for your boobies. But they have a hole cut out in the center for your nipple. She said they help alot with the tenderness. I'm gonna give 'em a try if I can find them.


    Bath time is my new favorite time. I look forward to it all day long. I don't know why I suddenly enjoy it so much, but I do! I especially enjoy it when the tub is full of bubbles and warm water, as full as the tub will allow. It's wonderful!


    So at the start of a new week I will post the information that I did above. Hopefully, soon, we will have ultrasound pics to post. But until then it will be the alien baby off of pregnancy weekly! I think it is interesting, so I thought I would share it with you.


    Once I get home from my running around I need to get some laundry done and get the dishes washed. I just didn't feel like it yesterday! I could have made myself do it, but I really didn't want to. I have a ton of vegetable soup left... it was so good.... but I don't know if I want any more of it. Food isn't high on my priority list. I know it should be, good, healthy food at least. But it just isn't. I try to have a little bit in the morning, fruit or something of the like. I try to snack throughout the day, even if I don't want a meal. Crackers, yogurt, whatever sounds good. And now I realize how important protein is. After I had a piece of chicken for dinner I felt much better! I realized that I hadn't had any protein since the morning before when we went to Cracker Barrell.


    I sent an email to a few people I used to work with that I still keep in touch with (on an irregular basis). They all said congratulations. Some wanted to know when the shower was!!! I told them not for several months yet, we only just found out! It is truly wonderful to feel the happiness, love & support we have felt from everyone. We love each and every one of you and appreciate it more than I know how to express.


    Aunt Jan, give us an update on DJ please... She's been on my mind. I hope ya'll got some information, so relief, at least a path forward from here.


    Daniele, I do expect to start reading about whats going on with you. I know you have great things to write about...


    Casie, I hope Marlie is feeling better this morning. I hope you are too. Blog when you can, we all wait eagerly to read the latest and greatest on everyone.


    Missy, come on! I know you have the time... blog girlie! You have lots going on, I want to read about it.


    Ang, keep up the good work!


    Mom, looks like you are gaining momentum... don't rely on me to be blogging enough for everyone! You have alot to say, blog it!


    Alright kids. I will start posting more beach pics when I get back from the doctors office. I have pics & videos. I am sure you noticed that I posted some yesterday.... but that is just the tip of the ice berg!


    Have a fantastic day!


    Love to all!