10 weeks

Woohoo! finally reached the double digits! This baby is 25% cooked :-) 2 more weeks in the first trimester and I can relax a little more. I think I am starting to show really early in this pregnancy. I am following my mothers foot steps. she also started showing early. I think it is due to my short torso. There just isn't any room for anything in there and with a growing baby..just pushes everything up and out! According to my Dr I have not gained any weight..in fact she told me I lost a pound since my first appt. I am sure I will gain it back and then some very soon!

Anyway not much to report here so I will give you a baby development update for week 10.

At this point of your pregnancy, the crown-to-rump length of your developing baby is 1.75 to 2.4 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. 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 disappeared 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 testosterone.