Pregnancy ~ Week 10

Oh sweet week 10...how I've been waiting for you. Tonight will be my last dose of progesterone and I couldn't be more excited!

Other than that I am feeling pretty good, still really nauseated throughout the day. And I did get sick yesterday before work. But it was the first time so I'm not to upset about it. I do hope it doesn't continue, but if it does I wont complain about it too much. I have an appointment next Wednesday and I should schedule my NT scan then, as I believe it's done around 12 weeks. I can't wait to see our little sweet pea again. But other than that there isn't anything new to report so I'll leave you with a week update from similac.com:

Baby's Growth and Development at 10 Weeks Pregnant

It's official! After weeks of life as an embryo, by the end of the 10th week of your pregnancy, your baby becomes a fetus*. Here are some of the other changes your baby is going through during your 10th week of pregnancy:

• By the 10th week of pregnancy, your baby measures more than one inch, or roughly the length of a quarter. By the end of the 1st trimester, your baby will grow to be about 3 inches — around the length of a kiwi fruit. This measurement doesn't even take into account arms and legs. That's because in the 1st trimester, your baby is measured from the top of the head to the bottom of the rump.
• By the beginning of the 10th week of pregnancy, all of your baby's vital organs have formed.
• His embryonic tail, located at the bottom of his spinal cord, has disappeared.
• His bones continue to develop. On an ultrasound, your baby's bones appear white.
• At 10 weeks pregnant, his ears get close to their final form.
• His teeth buds emerge and his eyelids develop further.
• His testes start producing the male hormone testosterone around the 10th week of pregnancy.
• Tiny fingers and toes are fully separated (no more webbing).
• Plus, your baby's brain growth really takes off. Every minute, 250,000 new neurons (or first brain cells) are produced.

Your Changing Body at 10 Weeks Pregnant

Like your baby, your body also is continuing to change. At 10 weeks pregnant, you might notice that:

• You experience pressure in your lower abdomen. Most likely, you're feeling your uterus starting to grow or sensing increased blood flow. This pressure also might cause you to urinate more often.
• During the 10th week of pregnancy, you might notice some changes with your eyes:
• The outer layer of your eye — the cornea — gets slightly thicker. This is due to fluid retention during pregnancy.
• Dry eyes or puffy eyelids also might occur during pregnancy.
• These symptoms are temporary and your eyes return to normal after you give birth.
• Speak with your doctor if eye changes seem intense, if you see spots, or if blurred vision occurs suddenly. Your doctor might want to check your blood sugar or blood pressure for diabetes or high blood pressure. These symptoms might not occur at all. If they do, they are only a temporary symptom of pregnancy.

Wellness and Nutrition at 10 Weeks Pregnant

Nutrition at 10 Weeks Pregnant: Striving for a Healthy Balance
By choosing good foods from all of the food groups, you're nourishing your baby with a broad range of different nutrients.

• The FDA recommends the following servings of the major food groups:
  • 6 to 11 servings of breads and grains
  • 3 to 4 servings of protein
  • 4 to 5 servings of dairy products
  • 5 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables, including 2 or more servings of foods that are rich in vitamin C
  • When your baby is growing at his fastest, add about 300 calories a day to your diet. That's equivalent to a bagel, an egg with toast, a banana with milk, or slightly larger portions of your normal meals.

Exercise During Your 10th Week of Pregnancy: Finding New Ways to Move
Moderate physical activity 30 minutes a day, most days of the week, is considered safe and beneficial to pregnant women and their babies. Some exercises to consider:

• Aerobics promote circulation, heart and lung stimulation, muscle tone, and joint health. Examples include walking, bicycling, jogging, and swimming.
• Light weight training supports muscle tone, strength, and endurance. Use light weights and avoid straining your body.
• Water exercises ease stress on your body and reduce overheating. Examples include swimming and water aerobics.
• Yoga supports relaxation, flexibility, breathing, and posture. It can build strength and increase endurance.
• Pilates helps improve posture and build muscle strength, breathing, and flexibility.
• Cross-country skiing
• Golf
• Bowling