Week 5
What is baby up to at 5 weeks?
- Baby is the size of an orange seed
- Crown-to-rump measuring anywhere from a fifth to a quarter of an inch!
- Taking shape this week is the baby's kidneys, liver, and lungs
How is mama doing?
Weight Gain: 1 pound 96.0 I have been drinking a lot more water.Fitness: Staying active! Going on walks once a day anywhere from two to five miles.
Symptoms:
- Potty Breaks: Getting up to use the bathroom 1-2 times a night and having trouble falling back asleep
- Dry Skin: I have been itchy in random spots on my legs and stomach
- Headaches: Random mild head aches in the middle of the day
- Sore breasts
- Fatigue: By the time I put the boys down around 7:15 I am ready for bed myself
Cravings: Nothing specific at this point but I have been eating a lot of cashews and apples with peanut butter.
Looking Forward To: Our first ultrasound in just 2 weeks!
Week Goals:
- Continue to drink more water
- Continue to do some form of exercise everyday
Excited!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ashleigh! Wish you were home to watch the belly grow with me! :)
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