8-10 Weeks Pregnant
- Beverly Quintal
- Feb 10, 2023
- 3 min read
Month "Two."
Now that I know for certain that I am in fact pregnant AGAIN I am starting to remember how I felt the first time around.
Though nearing the end of May I am not feeling all the symptoms as much. I looked it up on Google and it says that it is completely normal.
Here is what I am going through though:
* My breasts are still sore.
* I am still very tired (but now I understand why!) * I am super hungry & thankful that I have not felt any nausea.
* Peeing more than usual.. & I pee a lot as it is. I know it is only going to get worse.
* I haven't been feeling crampy at all.
During these weeks baby was the size of:
Week 8
* Baby's head is forming, the heart is beating & the placenta is developing.
* Baby’s organs, muscles, & nerves are also beginning to function.
* Taste buds are beginning to form on the tongue.
* Eyelids cover more of the eye, where color is forming in the iris.
* Baby’s hands & feet can bend & are starting to lose their webbed appearance.
* Buds that will grow into your baby’s genitals have formed.
* Baby is a tiny bit over 1/2 inch long about now.
Week 9
* Baby is busy building muscles.
* Baby is now almost an inch long and weighs approximately 0.07 ounce.
* Reproductive organs have formed, but can't determine the sex yet.
* Baby’s digestive system has formed, and all other organs are present but developing.
* Baby’s placenta is nourishing them & getting rid of waste.
Week 10
* Baby is building bones & cartilage.
* Baby is about 1.2 inches right now, and is just growing super fast.
* Baby can swallow.
* Fingernails are developed.
* Baby might have a little fuzz on their head.
* Baby is also starting to kick, though because it is my second pregnancy I can feel it a bit.
Tips
Sleep on your LEFT side.
When it comes to sleeping or being tired, which I know all about, sleeping on your Left side I read is best. Sleeping on this side rather than your back or right side helps keep your growing uterus from pressing on your intestines & major blood vessels. This will allow for better blood flow to the baby.
Beware of Mood Swings!
Starting to feel more emotional? Same here! Apparently, mood swings are mostly felt during weeks 6-10 of the first trimester. Though you may feel a bit better, or have a break rather during the second trimester they most likely will return during the third.
Indigestion & heartburn.
This is very common & I know how much it sucks. My first pregnancy, with my son, it was horrible. What I read helps is to eat slowly, sip on your drinks & obviously avoid smoking/drinking alcohol. Apparently, a short walk after eating helps also. Most people say they feel the symptoms after drinking coffee or eating rich/spicy/fatty
Work Life
At this time it wasn't as hard to be at work because I knew why I was feeling so tired. All I had to do was make sure that I had my water with me & snacks for the whole day. My job as an Admin Assistant was wonderful as I was able to sit at my desk for the majority of my day. During my last pregnancy, I was working as a Shoppers Drug Mart Postal Clerk so it was a bit more difficult and I couldn't last as long.
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