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Thursday, May 29, 2008

11 weeks and counting!

As for now, I am still feeling just fine. I am blessed because I haven’t had any sort of morning sickness. The worst symptom is that I have been tired, but I can deal with that. I am at the end of my eleventh week of pregnancy. We will continue to post information about the pregnancy and funny things that we have found along the way. We will keep you updated weekly.


Your pregnancy: 11 weeks


How your baby's growing:

Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.

She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccupping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming.

See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:

If you're like most women, you're feeling a bit more energetic now and your nausea may be starting to wane. Unfortunately, you may also be suffering from constipation (caused by hormonal changes, which can slow digestion) and heartburn (hormones again, relaxing the valve between your stomach and esophagus). Just remember, all this discomfort is for a good cause.

Don't worry if nausea has made it impossible for you to eat a wide variety of healthy foods or if you haven't put on much weight yet (most women gain just 2 to 5 pounds during the first trimester). Your appetite will likely return soon, and you'll start to gain about a pound a week.

3 comments:

Shannon said...

Sean and Raquel,
The website is awesome. It will be a fun way for you guys to document everything and keep in touch with everyone about your pregnancy. As you know, I am so happy for both of you. I am also excited to be an Auntie! Love to all three of you.

Unknown said...

Hi Sean and Raquel,
I am ectatic over the news. I am in tears right now just reading everything. The website is awesome. I will share the forthcoming with the rest of the family. I only wish you both were here in town with us, but you have made it so special for me to feel as if you are near us, am looking forward to the upcoming.
Love you both,
Tia Mimi

Marika said...

Congratulations Raquel and Sean! I am so excited for you and glad to be able to follow along on your journey through this blog! Baby Bostwick is on the way! Yippee!