at home mama

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