Pregnancy Week 11
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Inside Pregnancy Week 11
The baby has grown rapidly, now 2 ½ inches long, from crown to rump, and weighs ½ ounce. Externally, the toes are no longer webbed, the nasal passages are open at the end of the nose now, external genitalia is formed, (but still will need sometime before gender can be determined by sonogram,) and nipples are visible, too. Internally, the testes and ovaries are developed, the cartilage is hardening, (a process that continues into childhood,) and muscles in the intestinal walls start to contract, practicing for digestion. Amniotic fluid is beginning to accumulate as the kidneys start to work, and this provides a cushion for baby. The baby is quite active now, somersaulting, stretching, and flexing.
Pregnancy Symptoms You May Feel During Week 11
You might be noticing a nice new side effect of pregnancy now. Your hair and nails could seem to be growing like crazy all the sudden. Doctors aren’t even exactly sure why it happens, but if you have new lustrous 'do', you don’t care why, so much as you are enjoying it. However, you might need more trims to both your hair and nails.
A less attractive side effect may be emerging this week, too. Bloating and gassiness. This is due to the hormone, progesterone, relaxing those large muscles and slowing digestion. It can be embarrassing, the belches and gas, but rest assured it’s common among pregnant women. To lessen the problems, continue small meals, don’t overwhelm the sluggish system with huge meals. Also, avoid gas producing foods, such as beans, spicy greasy foods and the like. As the uterus grows, the problems only increase as it crowds the intestines and stomach throughout the pregnancy.
Visit With the Obstetrician
Your doctor might not have told you about an important exercise that you should be doing while pregnant, and continue after baby’s arrival. Called Kegel exercises, these little maneuvers can make a big difference. They strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor, helping prepare you for birth, and fighting off urinary incontinence. You do them by tightening those muscles that stop your flow of urine. Do it to realize what muscle to focus on, but don’t continue to practice during urination, that’ll cause other problems. You can also check to see which muscles you need to work on my inserting a finger into your vagina and tighten around it. You’ll want to tighten and hold those muscles for a few seconds, ten times a few times a day. You can also mix up the routine by doing some quick counts, or by doing an elevator kind of slow tightening. Other benefits to Kegels, increased tone can aid orgasm. Just be sure when practicing to concentrate only pelvic floor muscles, don’t tighten abdomen, or hold your breath.
Preparing for Baby
If you are like most pregnant women, you love knowing everything about what is happening with you and your growing baby. Having a pregnancy book or three, is a good investment. However, check some out at the library first, or borrow from friends or family to see which ones you actually prefer.
Pregnancy Lifestyle
As you near the end of your first trimester, now is a good time to start thinking about any travel plans you may have. With all the fatigue and nausea of the several weeks soon behind you, the next trimester is actually the ideal time for a trip. You will be feeling much better, and you want need to worry about missing doctor’s appointments, or being too close to your due date. Most women feel their best during this middle section of the pregnancy. However, be sure to discuss any travel plans with your physician, including the means of travel, where you will be traveling to, and any special activities you have planned. Some destinations have special concerns, for instance clean water, or temperature extremes. Also, whatever mode of travel, make certain you never sit for too long. Make sure to take frequent stretch and bathroom breaks, and not to skimp on meals. If you are going to an amusement type facility, discuss with your doctor what things are safe and what should be avoided. If you have big plans for later in pregnancy, go ahead and bring that up now, too at your visit. Discuss with your doctor what things warrant a call, and whether you should contact any certain local physician or hospital while traveling. Of course, bring all your insurance and physician information with you on any trips.
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I've used travel bands to help with my sickness, which generally lasted from the start to 8 weeks. im 10 weeks 3 days. the bands were fantastic for me, it's worth a try.
I am 11 weeks and 5 days . i fell cramps did i say im 16 is it normal i throw up a lot since week 8 .. and i feel that all my energy is in my belly an no were else
Yes it is very normal. im 11 weeks 2 days today and this is my 3rd child. the reason for your lost energy is because all your energy is going all to the placenta, to make it strong enough for the baby to be in it in tell birth. congratulations. your energy should come back around the middle of the 2nd trimester.
I am 11weeks today just left the doc. i am scared of a miscarry. i have little cramps since i left the doc but not bad.the heart beat was150 should i b worried.cuz it was 160 last week.
I'm 11 weeks with my second. although the first was a miscarriage at 10 weeks (baby had passed at 8) i'm totally clueless as to what pains i should be feeling and all that. i haven't had any ms at all just a lot of heartburn and gas. also a little lower abdominal pain just slight kind of cramps, normal? and some cramping after an orgasm as well. any advice would be great!
I am 30 on kid number 4. i work full time and am exhausted when i get home!! i do not remember being this tired with any of my kids and am ready to get some energy back! felt definite movements today so that woke me up a little :) congrats to all you mommas!!!
Im 11 weeks an 3 days along an i had a previous stillbornastillborn almost 2years ago. an i didnt have much lower back pains. but now i have lower back pains an sometimes i have upper back pains. is that normal or no?? id really like to know... an i also just saw my doctor an they said the baby looks healthy as can be an the babys heart beat was very strong.
I am also 11 11 weeks, and don't worry about any lower abdominal pains... especially if this is your 1st baby... this is natural, according to 2 different doctors i've seen and it's because your uterus is stretching out and causes a "crampy" feeling. (i'm going through these pains also). hope this helps and remember, to always stay relaxed and enjoy your pregnancy! :)
Hey, im 11 weeks today and i've been kinda worried about my lower abdomen pain..not quite alot pain jus abit.. and lower back pains... this is my second pregnancy but my first was a miscarriage.. jus five months after now im pregnant with this second one.. im trying to be careful, as much as i can.. i've stopped smoking, maybe since i was 3wks. i cant wai to feel my baby movements. i've been going thru some sites..about my week and i've been noticing my baby has been moving abit, the gassy feeling in my tummy.. lol no wonder all these times i couldnt get my farts out it was my baby all along :) i hope my pregnancy goes well, i hope yours too. have a nice day!
I'm 11 weeks today apart from feeling very tired and sometimes a little sick. i feel great. it's my first child so it's hard not to get wrapped up on how you should feel. got my 12 weeks scan on 12th april so excited. hope this week goes quick :) good luck ladies. xxxx
I am 11 weeks, 2 days and i feel awful. pains behind my belly button. headaches. exhausted. shoulders hurt. indigestion. i can't wait for this part to end because i can't get much done!
11 and 1/2 weeks now. was feeling ok the last two days then just yesterday had the worst ms and throwing up since i got pregnant!! grrrrr! i am feeling so tired of feeling nausias. it's so challenging. i'm planted on the couch once again today. my four other children are wanting their normal mother back. i am just believing this will be gone soon!!!!! :(
Im 11 weeks 2 days today and feeling really uncomfortable due to low back pain that radiates around to my pelvic and abdomen. having this lightning crouch feeling and menstrual period like coming. had 2 previous miscarriages, both were missed miscarriages ended around 10-12 wks. no heartbeat. this one is my miracle baby. had my first us @6wks heartbeat@102bpm. second us @8wks strong heartbeat@155 bpm. pray to god this is my sticky baby. next nt us in 2 weeks. i hope that this pain om having is just iterus growth and ligament pain. good luck to all mamas!
I'm 11 weeks and 4 days. this is my first. besides feeling easily tired, frequently urinating and gassy, i don't feel any other discomfort. have gained 12 pounds so far, but i don't worry, i was underweight before pregnancy. my belly is starting to show and i love it, knowing that a little person is growing inside of me. :-)
I'm 11wks. 2days, this is my 2nd pregnancy, my first was a boy. i had nausea from wk. 8-14 w/ him, & vomited sometimes. however, so far this pregnancy's been much harder, i've been terribly sick since wk. 7 until now, vomiting on a daily basis. i'm weak, already been in the hospital for dehydration. taking zofran, but it doesn't do wonders for me. praying to see better days ahead, so i can start enjoying pregnancy! it's tuff, especially when you have a little toddler to look after too! :(
Im 11 weeks and 5 days, overcoming crazy symptoms of nausea and sickness,and seperation, its been a hectic emotinaly and physicaly! had my first scan last week i was so amused by the reality of it all...theres a baby in my tummy. it's my first. im having another scan this week looking forward to it very much. my little munchkin.
I'm 35yrs old & this is my first prenancy i am 10weeks & 1 day . i was starting to feel better from last week but since yesterday i am back to my ugg moment constantly vomitting non stop & can't keep anything down. i so want the first trimester to be over i am not coping one bit.
I completely hear you! i'm 38, 11 1/2 weeks and am just feeling icky. nausia, throwing up every so often...i have 4 other children at home and feel so challenged. i want so badly to get back to being mama cleaning the home, making dinners etc...my 3 year i'll is so thrilled to have all thx extra tv time! hang in there! we just have to get through this phase and we'll be so excited and back to our normal selves. it feels like its never gong to happen but it will!!
Hello i'm also 38 and 11.5 weeks with 3 children being awesome for a very tired & nauseas mummy!! have my scan on monday and can't wait!!
Hi i m also 10week and 6days pregnant. i dont feel anything right from starting of my pregnancy till now and keep on thinking is everything is alright?but went to doctor for ultrasound and the baby was fine. so i think for some moms it is normal to feel any thing so be calm n njoy.
Hi! i'm 11 weeks exactly and haven't had anything yet either! this is my first and i'm constantly in disbelief that there's anything actually happening! my first scan is next week, i can't wait! i need to know that there's a baby in there!!
I am 11.5 weeks pregnant and feeling quite well. i have to say that during weeks 6-10, i wasn't do well at all and lost about 5 lbs in the process. now that the placenta is close to fully formed, i'm feeling energized. this is my second baby and we have decided not to find out the sex. we're looking forward to driving everyone absolutely mad!
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Im 11 weeks and 4 days and ive just started vommiting a few weeks ago but its not an everyday thing is that normal or should i be worried?
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