Week #7

7 weeks pregnant

At seven weeks, you’re probably gearing up for your first prenatal visit with your OB, and you’re probably dying to know what to expect. Brace yourself to give a variety of samples (blood, urine and cervical cells -- yeesh!), get an ultrasound test that will confirm baby’s doing okay in there and get an estimated due date (yep, you might already have one, but the doc may adjust it a bit based on what she sees). It probably seems weird to go about your day knowing you’re pregnant, when no one else can see it. Not to mention, wondering what it will be like when everyone else can see it. Caught yourself staring at your tummy in the mirror -- and even pushing it out to fake a baby bump, just to get a preview? Yeah, we did that too during week seven.

My baby's is the size of a blueberry!

Your .51-inch embryo doesn't exactly tip the scales just yet but she's developing like crazy. She's already doubled in size since last week.

your baby at 7 weeks

• She's generating about one hundred new brain cells each minute!
• Not only is her brain becoming more complex, but her heart is too.
• Also important: She's developing a permanent set of kidneys
• Her arm and leg joints are now forming.

How far along? 7 weeks, and 5 days.

Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs (137lbs)

Maternity clothes? None needed yet. But my pants are getting tight. lol 

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: I enjoy naps during the day.

Best moment this week: Preparing to tell family and friends the wonderful news. 

Have you told family and friends: Nope we are waiting for my Dad to come into town, from Pittsburgh, PA. 

Miss Anything? Lunch meat since I'm not allowed to eat while pregnant. 

Movement: Nope

Food cravings: I wish food has sort of lost its taste and appeal for me.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Everything

Have you started to show yet: Puffy belly 

Gender prediction: Girl

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Weekly Wisdom: Try to eat often and smaller portions. 

Looking forward to: My next doctor's appointment on July 31.