The Grady Family

week 9 starts tomorrow - here's what's in store:

Week 9

Mother:

* From this point on you should find yourself gaining weight regularly. (whoopie. thats always a fun one to read!!!)
* If you are losing weight due to morning sickness, have a talk with your caregiver about it. (no need to worry here - not losing weight at all!
* Since all the mucus membranes tend to swell during pregnancy due to the higher levels of progesterone and estrogen, you may find yourself with a stuffy nose, middle ear fluid or even carpal tunnel problems. The good news is that the cervix is also benefiting from these softening and swelling effects. (yeah, I do feel like my nose is a little stuffy - thought it was allergies, but maybe I can blame being preggers?)
* Due to hormonal changes your gums are becoming softer and thicker. You need to brush them regularly to avoid gum infections. (so... where's the good news here, peeps?)


Baby:

* The baby officially changes from being an embryo to a fetus this week. This is mostly due to the fact that his little embryonic tail has disappeared. (sweet. baby is a little creepy looking in all the pictures so far. "pictures". )
* Bones and cartilage are beginning to form. (note to self - take calcium suppliments starting now - or drink more milk!)
* The umbilical cord and placenta are forming and growing.
* If touched from the outside of the uterus, the baby will respond by moving.
* The fingers have formed but are webbed. (awwwwwww)