12 Weeks

So excited that we've made it to 12 weeks. I can finally see a baby bump and am nearly at the end of the first trimester. Can't wait to see bub at our Nuchal Translucency Scan later today.

How far along: 12 weeks
How big is baby: Size of a plum
Total weight gain/loss: - 3kg
Stretch marks: None
Maternity clothes: None
Sleep: Having weird dreams which wake me in the middle of the night
Food cravings or aversions:  Getting my appetite back slowly but battling heartburn
Gender: Too early to tell (but I have a feeling it's a ...)
Movement: None
Belly button: Innie
Exercise: Still on strict pelvic rest so not doing much of anything except lying on my back
Diet:  Almost back to eating 3 meals a day, although nowhere near as much as I used to
What I'm loving:  My growing bump
What I'm not loving:  The bumps all over my face
What I miss: Sexy time with my man... been 3 long months!
Sickness and symptoms: Nausea and round ligament pain
Notes:  Get to see baby at the Nuchal Translucency Scan this afternoon!

Weekly Guide to Pregnancy: Week 12

 

 

Your Baby

How big is my baby?

Your baby is approximately 60mm (2.5 inches) in length and weighs between 9 and 14 grams (0.3-0.5 ounces). The baby is moving about a lot but is still too small for you to be aware of the movements.

From this week onwards your baby is recognisable as a human being and is now called a fetus as opposed to an embryo. Now, or close to this time, you should be able to hear your baby's heartbeat with a Doppler (a special listening device).

The fingers and toes develop, and nails and teeth are beginning to form. The skeletal system, which began developing earlier, now has centres of bone formation (ossification) in most bones. The external genital organs are growing. The amount of amniotic fluid is increasing.

The nervous system has continued to develop, and the digestive system is now capable of making the contractions that process food.