19 Oct 2010

I'm 12 weeks pregnant now!!

Time flies, so fast I'm 12 weeks pregnant....
Very fast, I going to kiss goodbye to 1st trimester and say 'Hi' to 2nd trimester!!!
Hahaha.....
Getting excited le....

So far so good, sometime I feels rather nausea when I'm too hungry or ate too full.
Recently, my legs started to itch... And I enjoyed scratching them...
Whaha....
Now my legs look horrible with bruises....

Next Tuesday which is Week 13, I'm going for the OSCAR/Down Syndrome test. Same time, also can see my little darling again.

Can't wait for next week appointment.....

Baby in Week 12 of Pregnancy

Your baby is now around 6cm in length. Their face is beginning to look more human and their eyes, which started on the side of their head, have moved closer together on their face. Their ears have taken up position on the sides of their head.

Your baby’s hair is now beginning to grow and fingers and toes have small soft nails, while their mouth has 20 tiny buds which will become baby teeth. They might even start to suck their thumb and they’re much more active. Their vocal cords are complete, though will go unused until their first few seconds in the outside world!

That’s because, at around 12 weeks your uterus moves out of your pelvis and sits above your pubic bone. From now on it will grow into your abdomen, creating your beautiful belly. A lot of moms say that this is the time their pregnancy starts to feel more real.

Mummy Body
If all those changes in your baby sound dizzying, that may just be you dealing with yet another problemat ic pregnancy symptom. Lots of women experience occasional dizziness and/or feel faint due to progesterone, which causes increased blood flow to your baby by relaxing your own blood vessels. The decrease in blood flow to your body and brain, along with typically lower blood sugar levels during pregnancy, can set your world a-spinning. Do your part to keep your equilibrium by eating regularly, getting adequate rest, and standing up slowly.

Week 12 Pregnancy Tip: Sex Drive

Hormones hit every woman differently, turning up the heat for some and throwing ice water on others. Pregnancy symptoms can also stand between you and a good time — after all, it's hard to purr when you're busy gagging on dinner, or to get busy when you barely have the energy to get undressed, or for your partner to take advantage of those extra-large breasts when you have a strict look-but-don't-touch (ouch!) policy in effect. Rest assured, whatever you’re feeling is normal. Just stay emotionally connected with your partner, and remember — and remind your partner — that many women who've lost that lovin' feeling in the first trimester get it back in the second, in spades…so don't be surprised if a very warm front moves into your bedroom soon.

Pregnancy Symptoms

Decreasing need to urinate frequently: That gotta-go feeling may finally be starting to wane. But be sure to practice your Kegel exercises throughout the next several months to help prevent pregnancy-induced incontinence down the line.

Fatigue: Throughout this first trimester your body is working overtime to build the placenta, which is likely zapping your energy. So let yourself rest when you feel the need, and take advantage of any opportunities to sleep now.

Excessive saliva: This annoying pregnancy symptom will likely go away as you head into your second trimester. Minimize your discomfort (and distaste) by chewing sugarless gum or swishing mouthwash.

Flatulence: One way to decrease this embarrassing pregnancy symptom is to slow down when you eat. Scarfing down food can cause you to swallow air, which creates gas pockets in your already-overtaxed belly.

Increased sense of smell: If your nose knows a little too much lately, try opening the windows. Or keep a lemon wedge nearby, and sniff it when you start to smell a nausea-inducing odor — citrus can quell queasiness.

Increased vaginal discharge: Extra discharge is completely normal during pregnancy — thanks to increased estrogen, which stimulates your body’s mucous membranes. Stay dry by wearing panty liners.

Occasional headaches: Be sure to eat regularly throughout the day — skipping meals causes low blood sugar, which can trigger headaches. Also, remember that it’s usually okay to take acetaminophen during pregnancy.