10 weeks 2 days (Into the Eleventh Week)

Into the Eleventh week ( 10 weeks 2 days). Most of the nausea has started to trickle away. I still find that there are moments where I may have to bail on whatever activity I am involved in at the time to go pay tribute to the porcelain gods though.

The baby weighs approximately 5 grams and is the size of a small plum. Feet are 2mm long. Neck is beginning to take shape. Body muscles are almost developed. Movement beginning. Ears and nose can be seen, or could if we had our own ultrasound machine. Probably the neatest: Fingerprints are already evident in the skin.

"This week is somewhat of a landmark for your developing baby. By now, your baby's complete body plan is laid down. Your baby will continue to develop and grow for the remainder of the pregnancy. The fingers and toes have separated and the tail has disappeared now. Your baby has taste and tooth buds at this point, which will continue to develop. The brain will continue to grow at an amazing rate and nearly a quarter of a million new neurons are produced every minute! The embryonic heart is completely developed. External genitalia are not apparent until next week, but a male's testes will already be producing testosterone.

Because you have high hormone levels at this time, you may notice an abundance of emotional and physical effects. Most pregnant women find themselves getting distressed easily and have frequent mood swings. Common physical changes include the beginning of real weight gain, potential softening of the gums and slightly swollen thyroid glands. Common emotional changes include feelings of unattractiveness, feelings of inadequacy and concerns about what the future holds. Some women are not excited about their pregnancy at first and question the condition. It is not uncommon to get upset easily, cry at the slightest things, feel moody or drift on daydreams. "

I got up this morning at 7:40am and took Madeline to school, came home, made hot chocolate for Justin and I and promptly went back to bed. It was either sleep or feel ill all morning. I choose sleep. :)

My jeans still fit, but they are just slightly uncomfortable now. Every day is different with swelling in my pelvic region. So we will see how long it takes to really have a baby bump!