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How your baby's growing: Your baby is no longer an embryo! Though she's barely the size of a kumquat — just an inch or so long, crown to bottom — and weighs less than a quarter of an ounce, she now has completed the most critical portion of her development. This is the beginning of the so-called fetal period, a time when the tissues and organs in her body rapidly grow and mature. Her vital organs — the liver, kidney, intestines, brain, and lungs — are now in place and starting to function (although they'll continue to develop throughout your pregnancy). Her liver continues to make blood cells, and the yolk sac, which previously supplied these cells, is no longer needed and begins to disappear. During the next three weeks, your baby's length will more than double to nearly 3 inches. Her head is proportionately smaller now than it was a few weeks ago, but it's still almost half the length of her entire body. Her forehead temporarily bulges with her developing brain and sits high on her head; it will later recede to give her a more human appearance. Each day, more minute details — including tiny fingernails, toenails, and peach-fuzz hair — start to appear on her body. Her fingers are now completely separated; her arms bend at the elbow and curve slightly; her hands are flexed at the wrist and meet over her heart; her legs are lengthening; and her feet may be long enough to meet in front of her body. She is busily swallowing amniotic fluid and kicking her legs. If you could take a peek at your baby this week, you'd be able to clearly see the outline of her spine through her parchment-thin skin. Spinal nerves are beginning to stretch out from her spinal cord. * Note: Experts say every baby develops differently — even in the womb. This developmental information is designed to give you a general idea of how your baby is growing. How your life's changing: Your uterus has doubled in size by now. Before you got pregnant, it was the size of a small pear. By this week, it's grown to the size of a grapefruit. At your next prenatal visit, you may be able to hear your baby's rapid heartbeat with the help of a Doppler, a hand-held soundwave stethoscope that your practitioner will pass over your belly. Many women say that the beating of their baby's tiny heart sounds like the thunder of galloping horses and hearing it for the first time is one of the greatest joys of the first trimester. Depending on your level of fitness, you can most likely participate in a wide range of activities during pregnancy. Swimming and walking are excellent choices for the whole nine months. Exercise promotes muscle tone, strength, and endurance — three qualities that can help you carry the weight you gain during pregnancy, prepare you for the physical stress of labor, and make it easier to get back into shape after your baby is born. (Unfortunately, there's no evidence that regular exercise shortens labor.)

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8 WEEKS....YAY!!!!!

Today I am now 8 weeks Prego......Here is a little info for ya'll bout my baby and how it is growing, from babycenter.com.

How your baby's growing: Your baby is now 5/8 of an inch long, about the size of a kidney bean. She's constantly moving and shifting, although you won't be able to feel these womb wiggles for several weeks yet. Her embryonic tail is disappearing, and her eyelids practically cover her eyes. Still slightly webbed, her fingers and toes are growing longer. Her arms have lengthened, too, and her hands are now flexed at the wrist and meet over her heart. Her knee joints have formed, and her feet may be long enough to meet in front of her body. With her trunk straightening out, her head is more erect. Breathing tubes extend from her throat to the branches of her developing lungs. The nerve cells in her brain are also branching out to connect with one another, forming primitive neural pathways. Though you may be daydreaming about your baby as one gender or another, the external genitals still haven't developed enough to reveal whether you're having a boy or a girl.

And how bout a little info about how I am changing! hahaha

How your life's changing: You haven't gained much weight yet, but parts of you are certainly growing — like your breasts. You'll soon need bigger bras with better support than your old ones. You may notice your waistline expanding as well, forcing you to pack away your favorite jeans. Less obvious is the increase in your blood volume; by the end of your pregnancy, you'll have 40 to 50 percent more blood running through your veins to meet the demands of your baby. Your need for iron increases with your blood volume. Take your prenatal vitamins to make sure you're getting the extra iron you need so that you don't become anemic.

Feeling tired? Hormonal changes, in particular, can cause you to feel sluggish. And it's not uncommon to be having trouble getting a good night's sleep at this point, especially if you're uncomfortable at night or getting up to use the bathroom repeatedly. Frequent nausea and vomiting can certainly cost you energy, too. If you can, try to get between nine and ten hours of sleep at night, or take naps during the day.

Well, for all you that didn't know, know you know! Some of it is a bit descriptive, but nothing all us mature folk can't handle! I am so excited! I love getting this newletter telling me about my baby! There is even a picture attached. Although I am not sure how to put it on here so you are out of luck on seeing it! Talk to you all later!

It's been a while! Well, I went on Saturday to Edmonton to pick Mat up. That night, he told me he loved me, believe or not believe? lol Well he better love me. I am having his kid, so he is kinda stuck! lol Although he said even if I wasn't pregnant, he would still love me! Awwww!! The baby is giving me such pains, and is making me so sick during the day it isn't even funny! I think the only time I am comfortable is when I am sleeping.

Today, I got a phone call from Mat, he is on his way back out to camp, and he told me his mom was taken to the hospital today. She is not doing too well. She is quite sick, she is having problems with her heart, and we are very worried about her. I want her to live to see her grandchild. So if you could just pray for her, her name is Audrey! She has been such a big help with the whole pregnancy, and has helped Mat and I out since she found out.

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed
ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken,
probably more than once, and it's harder every time. You'll break
hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.. You'll
fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old
one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll
eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too
much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds
you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. So send
this to all of your friends in the next 5 minutes and a miracle will happen
tonight..

Find a guy who calls you beautiful instead of hot, who calls you back
when you hang up on him, who will stay awake just to watch you sleep.
Wait for the guy who kisses your forehead, who wants to show you off to
his friends. Wait for the one who is constantly reminding you of how
much he cares about you and how lucky he is to have you. Wait for the
one who turns to his friends and says, "..that's her.."

Woah!

Well, I recieved some shocking news earlier today. And I am not too sure whether to be excited or scared. Ok, well I guess I am both. Scared of my mother's wrath mostly though! But if you all haven't figured out what I am talking about yet, I am pregnant! Due at Christmas time, so it will be an exciting christmas for both me and the dad. He is pretty psyched, although it came as a shocker for the both of us. He wants to move down to Edmonton, so that he can keep working for his company and have me and the baby close, so he doesn't always have to come back up here to Tumbler. I think he is going to be a good dad, I think this is making him realize it is time to settle down and actually start taking care of someone else. He is being so amazing about it. And his mom is being really supportive as well. I told Jade and Dillon, but now it is time to face my mom. I know exactly what she is going to say, so I just want to get in there, tell her, and get out if I can. It is going to be hard, but she will get used to the idea sooner or later. Anyway, I have been sick and so tired the past 3 weeks, and now I know why, so I am going to hit the sack right now. So tired! See you all on the flip side!

Angel

I just thought I would introduce you all to my niece! She is a beautiful little girl, who is growing up wwwaaaayyy to fast! I took these pictures of her on easter, she was modelling her new easter dress for her great uncle, and I thought I would take some of her as well! She looked just like a little angel in the dress, and the way the light was coming through the curtains. She looks just like her mom! I love them both!

Sick....blah

It's been a bit since I have written my last blog, but I do have an excuse! I am so sick. I have been to the doctors 2 times, and he still doesn't know what is wrong with me. My friends nephew had whooping cough though, and I think I may have gotten it from him. Maybe bronchitus? I don't know, but this better either kill me or go away real quick, because it is getting so old!
ooh ooh, I got a new bed, finally no more sleeping on a uncomfortable couch. I'm so happy about it! It's a queen size, so I have a tonn of room to myself! But I am used to sleeping on the couch, and I don't think I moved out of the one corner last night. :D It was nice though. I had a great sleep! I feel like a princess in such a big bed! I need to get a frame for it now. Maybe a sleigh bed?? mmmm...so many choices! Time to spoil myself!
I can't believe how nice it has been here lately! Yesterday it was up to 24 degrees! T-shirt weather! Hopefully we have a beautiful summer. Last summer really sucked, it was cold all summer. May last year was the warmest month! But this year I can feel it in my skin, its gonna get warm! Soon we'll all be going to Nunavit for Winter vacation to get away from the cold down south! Hahaha! Well I guess I should get back to work, as much as I hate work, I guess it's the only way to make money to pay bills eh!??

Finally

Wow, I feel like I have actually accomplished something today! For not doing too much! Our MCC's for the electricians finally arrived today. We have been waiting for them for forever, and it feels like a weight has finally been lifted from me having them here safe and sound. Although no one comes into my office now! haha Ah well. More time to check stuff out on the net!

Watched King Kong last night, I must say I don't think I enjoyed it as much as I thought I would. Can't wait to see the Ressurection. I love Vampire movies. I hope it is as good as Underworld, and Interview with a Vampire! Well anyway, I am going to get back to work, I only have an hour left, and I still have a few cats to skin! Til next time!
Jael

First Timer!

Well, this is my first posting! So maybe I will just start with an update on me! I am finishing off my application for Bible School. I am going to go to Prairie this coming fall. I really need to change my life, and get out of Tumbler Ridge. For some reason, I always tend to find trouble. I wonder why I am always involved in stupid stuff. I need a change of pace, someone to hang out with that won't let me get into trouble. Maybe I just need to change my own life style. I know I do. So pray that God keeps his hand on me, and that I will keep on keeping on. My journey will be long and hard, so pray that I can follow God through thick and thin! Have a Happy Easter everyone! Until Next time!