Baby's size: Kumquat, approximately 1 1/2 inches long and .25 ounces each.
Baby's development: The babies have completed the most important phase and are now in the fetal period when the tissues and organs rapidly grow and mature. Babies are now swallowing fluid and kicking up a storm. Vital organs including kidneys, intestines, brain and liver are in place and starting to function, though they'll continue to develop throughout the pregnancy. The babies have tiny nails forming on fingers and toes and peach-fuzz hair beginning to grow on tender skin. Limbs can bend now, hands are flexing at the wrist and can cross over the heart now. Babies feet/legs are long enough to meet in front of the body.
Gender: ? But we looked the statistics up last night and it is 37.5% that we will have either a boy/2 girl or girl/2 boy combination. It is only 12.5% that you would have three of the same sex.
Gender: ? But we looked the statistics up last night and it is 37.5% that we will have either a boy/2 girl or girl/2 boy combination. It is only 12.5% that you would have three of the same sex.
Weight gain: 6 lbs. I am going to continue to go with my measurements when I remember. Since pre-IVF cycle I have gained a total of 6lbs according to the wicked scale this morning.
Maternity clothes: This is a total yes now. Today I attempted to wear regular dress pants with my belly band and it is not working. I feel like I am a mess and my pants might fall off!
Stretch marks: Nope
Belly button in or out: In and I can now see inside my belly button when standing in the mirror so I assume my uterus has expanded to the belly button area.
Wedding ring on or off: On
Sleep: Sleep is off and on. I fell asleep last night before 10 but woke this morning to pee at 4:30 then laid there in bed for about an hour before falling back asleep.
Symptoms: Some abdominal sensations which I think are stretching feelings. Hunger and it comes on fast but then I can't usually eat a lot at one sitting.
Symptoms: Some abdominal sensations which I think are stretching feelings. Hunger and it comes on fast but then I can't usually eat a lot at one sitting.
Food cravings: Sugar candy (laffy taffy, starburst, sweet tarts). I also like pickles a lot and peanut butter but not together. I have been trying to eat protein bars or fruit for snack.
Food aversions: None this week
What I miss: Yesterday I would have said St. Patrick's Day festivities. I went to OC just to visit and say I had been there but it was the first time in many years that I didn't work. I also didn't drink beer from an aluminum bottle which is part of the tradition. I can say I also didn't stay up till 4 am cleaning the mess up!
Movement: I have flutters that may or may not be them moving, they say with multiples that you can feel them a lot sooner. I will be glad when I can so my mind will be put at ease on a daily basis.
Mood: Still very annoyed but also emotional. I have found myself tearing up for no real reason in the last week.
Best moment this week: Spending time with friends and family through the weekend.
Looking forward to: My first appointment with my new maternal fetal doctor. Dr. Jamie will see me tomorrow at 7:45 after I have an ultrasound. I will post an update once I see her. I am excited to get direct answers about triplets and not just generic pregnancy answers.
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