At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.
How your life's changing:
At this point, you may find your belly becoming a hand magnet. It's perfectly okay to tell folks who touch your tummy that you'd rather they didn't. [at this point anyway, I don't mind...but then strangers can't really tell I'm pregnant with all the winter gear on] And if people are telling you that you look smaller or bigger than you should at this point, remember that each woman grows — and shows — at her own rate. What's important is that you see your practitioner for regular visits so she can make sure your baby's growth is on track.
You may start to notice stretch marks on your abdomen as it expands to accommodate your growing baby. [none yet, but I'm sure it won't be long!] At least half of all pregnant women will develop stretch marks by the time they give birth. These small streaks of differently textured skin can range from pink to dark brown (depending on your skin color). Although they most commonly appear on your tummy, stretch marks may also show up on your buttocks, thighs, hips, and breasts. There's no proof that lotion helps prevent stretch marks, but keeping your skin moisturized may help with any itching. [my belly had been a little itchy, but could be the dry weather, too]
I uploaded current preggo pics! Click on the "our pictures" link on the right to view. Man, my belly went crazy over the last two weeks. I'm DEFINITELY showing now! Jim is out of town on business and gets back Friday night. Then we are driving straight to Ortonville from the airport for Christmas with Granny (Jim's great grandma). Back on Saturday and decorating gingerbread houses with Becky, Austin, Kristine and Grace on Sunday. Busy few days. Good thing I don't have a job to get in the way of all of my plans!
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My belly was SOOOO itchy. Oh, I forgot about that.
And no one could really tell I was preggo and it was summer! :-) But I was in size 10 and 12 (like you) and I KNEW...so my hands were always on my belly. :-)
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