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Thirteen Random Things about Twisted Cinderella
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I made it to 12 weeks! I am so happy. Although technically they say that the second trimester doesn't start until 13 weeks. This was the milestone I have been waiting for! Yaaay!!
Your baby's crown-to-rump length is almost 2.5 inches and she now weighs between 8 and 14 grams! In just three weeks, your baby's size has more than doubled and begins to look alot more human. Even though you may not be able to feel your baby moving at this time, you can stimulate him and he will squint, open his mouth and move his fingers or toes.
By the end of this week, your uterus is too large to remain completely in your pelvis. You might be able to feel your uterus above your pubic bone. The uterus will continue to grow throughout your pregnancy and will return to its usual size within a few weeks after delivery. Before pregnancy, the uterus is almost solid and holds less than 0.3 ounces. During pregnancy, your uterus will become a thin-walled, muscular container that will hold the fetus, amniotic fluid and placenta. Before pregnancy, the uterus weighs approximately 2.5 ounces and when your baby is born, it will weigh almost 40 ounces!
Because most of the structures are already formed at this point, few will be formed after this time. The structures will continue to grow and develop throughout the remainder of your pregnancy. Your baby's skeletal system now has centers if bone formation in most of the bones. The digestive system is capable of making contractions that push food through the bowels and it is also able to absorb sugar. The pituitary gland beginning to make hormones. You will probably be able to hear your baby's heartbeat with a doppler at this time!
This week may be the first week that you begin to feel better! Morning sickness often tends to improve or diminsih at this time. You may begin to show slightly, especially if this is not your first pregnancy. You will feel more comfortable in loose clothing, such as maternity clothes. In addition to your tummy getting larger your breasts, hips, legs and sides may be getting bigger also.
Your baby develops reflexes and the skin is very sensitive.
The brain is fully formed, and the child can feel pain. the baby may even suck his thumb. The eyelids now cover the eyes, and will remain shut until the seventh month to protect the delicate optical nerve fibers.
My Princess is six years old today. It is hard to believe. I am so proud of the person that she is. She so loving and attentive and caring. She is sensitive and sweet and gentle and kind. I couldn't ask for a better daughter. She has had the flu the last couple of days. But she is great spirits today, thrilled to be six. We had our celebrations early when Notsosnowwhite was here. She had a great day with lots of fun. But I think if we are both feeling up to it, we may make a cake or some cupcakes later for her. She loves to bake and she would have fun.
Theme: Old-Fashioned Become a Photo Hunter
The theme this week is Old-Fashioned. My pictures this week are from a Medieval dinner that we had as a family. It was fun and we even dressed up in medieval garb for it.
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| Submitted by: LadyVix607 Rated: 2 out of 5 by 3 members | Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes | Ready In: 1 Hour 10 Minutes Yields: 8 servings |
4 eggs 1 cup milk 1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans, drained 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream- style corn 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese | 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano salt and pepper to taste 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste 1 (1 pound) loaf day-old bread, torn into small pieces |
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. |
| 2. | Whisk together the eggs and milk in a large bowl. Stir in the ranch-style beans, corn and Cheddar cheese. Season with cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper and hot sauce, and mix well. Add the bread cubes to the mixture and stir to distribute the cheese and beans. |
| 3. | Allow to set for about 20 minutes, until the bread has absorbed the liquid. Stir occasionally, and add more milk if necessary to make the bread moist, but not soggy. Pour into the prepared baking dish, and spread evenly. |
| 4. | Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand a few minutes before slicing and serving. |
Theme: Important Become a Photo Hunter
The theme this week is Important. One of the important things that have happened in the last six months is Princess embarking on her first day of Kindergarten. Suddenly she is out there beginning that long journey that step by step year by year will lead to a life of her own where she no longer wants to marry daddy or mommy when she grows up and when snuggling with hot chocolate and reading stories in bed together isn't the best way to spend the evening.
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Here is what they said about 10 weeks:
At this point of your pregnancy, the crown-to-rump length of your developing baby is 1.25 to 1.68 inches. It is now easier to tell how much the baby weighs since he is beginning to put on some weight. Your baby weighs approximately 5 grams and is the size of a small plum! The baby has grown an incredible amount during these past few weeks, but you still aren't showing too much yet.
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 dissappeared 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 testoterone.
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.
Here are my pregnancy stats:
You are 10 weeks pregnant.
Dates and numbers:
There are 209 days until your due date on August 12, 2008.
You are 71 days pregnant.
You are 2.3 months pregnant.
You are in your 3rd month of pregnancy.
Your 1st trimester: November 06, 2007 to February 04, 2008. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: February 05, 2008 to May 19, 2008. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: May 20, 2008 to August 12, 2008. (28 - 40 weeks)
Theme: Skinny Become a Photo Hunter
The theme this week is Skinny.
When I saw this weeks theme, I cringed. People have always called my Princess skinny and mostly I wish they wouldn't say it in front of her. I don't want her to be self-conscious of her body size in any way, I don't want her to think about being skinny or being fat. She has always been on the slender side, but she has filled out lately. She is still tall and slender but she looks more average. Here is a pic from quite a few years ago, back when my now almost six year old girl was still young enough to be in diapers insisting on wearing a dress that is waaay too small. So here she is in some of her more skinny years. She certainly was cheerful girl though!
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Thirteen Random Things about Twisted Cinderella
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Theme: Delicious Become a Photo Hunter
The theme this week is Delicious .
It took me a little while to think of something for this one. Then I remembered the medieval feast that we did last summer. We all dressed the part and everything. It was fun and absolutely delicious.
