Friday, December 28, 2007

4 weeks 1 day Pregnant


I am in my 5th week of pregnancy. This is a pretty exciting week! I found some info online that explains what is going on with the baby this week:

*First heartbeats begin
*Umbilical cord develops - This is your baby's lifeline in utero. It bears the responsibility of pumping in oxygen, removing waste, and supplying the necessary nutrients for the remainder of your pregnancy.
*Blood is now pumping - All four heart chambers are now functioning, insuring your baby's body will receive all it needs over not only the remainder of your pregnancy but throughout life.
*Most other organs begin to develop - Your infant's lungs start to appear, along with her brain. Already your little one is preparing for a quest for lifelong learning!
*Arm and leg buds appear

I haven't really had any kind of side effects or symptoms. I am tired easy and go to bed pretty early and usually nap at least once a day. And I am having to go to the bathroom a few times an hour! But luckily, I haven't been sick at all or had any weird aversions or cravings!!

I bought my first pregnancy book and some pregnancy magazines the other day. From what I can tell everything is right on track!!

I am still in Jacksonville with my parents. Thomas went up North to Eden, NC to visit his grandparents. (I'm staying back to keep the dogs.) He should be home Sunday sometime. I can't wait to get back home so I can settle back into my own house and let this all sink in! I go back to work on Wednesday and Thomas' mother is coming to visit us that day as well! So I am pretty excited to see her and just get back to regular life!! Well, that is, for a few days at least! Thomas will be leaving soon. So these last few weeks are definitely precious!

1 comment:

Miss Feisty said...

So happy for you guys! I will read about your journey & can't wait to see some pics of your little "bean" :) Take care of yourself!

 

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