15 Weeks Pregnancy

Your baby's crown-to-rump length is approximately 4 inches and she now weighs approximately 1.75 ounces. Your baby is close to the size of a softball and you can easily tell that you are pregnant now! If you wear maternity clothes or a swimming suit, other people will be able to tell that you are pregnant also. You can probably feel your uterus about three to four inches below your bellybutton.


Your baby, 25 weeks to go.....

If you do not yet have a due date, your doctor can easily determine an accurate due date based on the measurement of your baby's head. This is done by an ultrasound examination. Your doctor will be discussing upcoming tests and procedures with you around this time that are able to diagnose or confirm birth defects and other abnormalities.

Your baby is growing at an amazing rate and looking more like a human every day. Because your baby's skin is so thin, you are able to see blood vessels through the skin. Lanugo hair covers your baby's body, but it will be gone when your baby is born. The hair on the eyebrows and head continues to grow. Some babies are born with little or no hair and others have a head full of hair! If you have an ultrasound at this point, you might be able to see your baby sucking its thumb. Even though the eyes continue to move to the front of the face, they are still widely separated. Your baby's ears look like normal ears and continue to develop externally. The bones that have already formed continue to get harder and retain calcium. The baby is very mobile and flexible at this point. She can bend her arms at the elbows and wrists and she can also make a fist with her hands.

from http://www.i-am-pregnant.com

Kehamilan 14 Minggu

Bunda sudah bisa menikmati kehamilan bunda di minggu ke 14 ini, karena semua ketidaknyamanan yang terjadi di kehamilan trisemester ke 3 seperti morning sickness, mood yang naik turun, mual-mual, pusing-pusing akan mulai berkurang.

Bunda merasa semua energi bunda yang selama ini hilang karena mengalami gejala kehamilan akan mulai berkurang, dan merasakan lebih fit serta kembalinya energi. Disaat ini bunda akan merasa menikmati kehamilan bunda.

Berhati-hatilah dengan kembalinya energi bunda yang hilang bersamaan dengan kembalinya nafsu makan bunda bahkan beberapa wanita justru lebih merasa mudah lapar. Sebaiknya bunda mulai menyadari untuk tidak ngemil untuk mengurangi rasa lapar.

Bunda dapat menggantikan makanan yang tinggi kalori dan tidak bernutrisi dengan makanan yang bernutrisi seperti apabila bunda mempunyai kebiasaan ngemil gorengan, ubahlah dengan ngemil buah-buahan, atau apabila bunda menyukai makan coklat cobalah untuk membuat minuman susu rendah lemak dengan ditambahkan sedikit bubuk coklat.

Tentu saja bunda tidak menginginkan tubuh bunda membengkak dan tidak proporsional selama kehamilan maka sebaiknya bunda belajar untuk menggantikan jenis makanan yang tidak bernutrisi dengan makanan yang lebih dan baik untuk tubuh dan bayi.

Minggu ke 14 kehamilan bayi bunda sudah memproduksi urine dan mengeluarkannya pada amniotic fluid (ketuban), cairan inilah wadah dimana bayi bunda mengambang dan cairan ini tidak membahayakan bunda ataupun bayi bunda. Tubuh mungil bayi bunda sudah mulai ditumbuhi dengan bulu halus di seluruh tubuhnya atau yang disebut dengan Lanugo.

Bayi bunda sudah mulai memproduksi kelenjar tyroid , selain itu bayi bunda juga sudah mulai terbentuk kelenjar yang menentukan sebagai laki-laki atau perempuan, bagi bayi laki-laki mulai terbentuk kelenjar prostate dan bagi bayi perempuan mulai terdapatnya ovarium yang berpindah dari perut (abdomen) ke arah pelvis. Bayi mungil bunda sudah mulai bisa menghisap ibu jarinya yang mungil.

Bayi bunda di fase minggu ke 14 sudah seberat 43-45 gram dengan tinggi 8,7-9 cm

Dari Bunda sudah bisa menikmati kehamilan bunda di minggu ke 14 ini, karena semua ketidaknyamanan yang terjadi di kehamilan trisemester ke 3 seperti morning sickness, mood yang naik turun, mual-mual, pusing-pusing akan mulai berkurang.

Bunda merasa semua energi bunda yang selama ini hilang karena mengalami gejala kehamilan akan mulai berkurang, dan merasakan lebih fit serta kembalinya energi. Disaat ini bunda akan merasa menikmati kehamilan bunda.

Berhati-hatilah dengan kembalinya energi bunda yang hilang bersamaan dengan kembalinya nafsu makan bunda bahkan beberapa wanita justru lebih merasa mudah lapar. Sebaiknya bunda mulai menyadari untuk tidak ngemil untuk mengurangi rasa lapar.

Bunda dapat menggantikan makanan yang tinggi kalori dan tidak bernutrisi dengan makanan yang bernutrisi seperti apabila bunda mempunyai kebiasaan ngemil gorengan, ubahlah dengan ngemil buah-buahan, atau apabila bunda menyukai makan coklat cobalah untuk membuat minuman susu rendah lemak dengan ditambahkan sedikit bubuk coklat.

Tentu saja bunda tidak menginginkan tubuh bunda membengkak dan tidak proporsional selama kehamilan maka sebaiknya bunda belajar untuk menggantikan jenis makanan yang tidak bernutrisi dengan makanan yang lebih dan baik untuk tubuh dan bayi.

Minggu ke 14 kehamilan bayi bunda sudah memproduksi urine dan mengeluarkannya pada amniotic fluid (ketuban), cairan inilah wadah dimana bayi bunda mengambang dan cairan ini tidak membahayakan bunda ataupun bayi bunda. Tubuh mungil bayi bunda sudah mulai ditumbuhi dengan bulu halus di seluruh tubuhnya atau yang disebut dengan Lanugo.

Bayi bunda sudah mulai memproduksi kelenjar tyroid , selain itu bayi bunda juga sudah mulai terbentuk kelenjar yang menentukan sebagai laki-laki atau perempuan, bagi bayi laki-laki mulai terbentuk kelenjar prostate dan bagi bayi perempuan mulai terdapatnya ovarium yang berpindah dari perut (abdomen) ke arah pelvis. Bayi mungil bunda sudah mulai bisa menghisap ibu jarinya yang mungil.

Bayi bunda di fase minggu ke 14 sudah seberat 43-45 gram dengan tinggi 8,7-9 cm

Dari http://infobunda.com/

13 Weeks Pregnancy

This is the last week of your first trimester and your baby weighs 14 to 20 grams. The crown-to-rump length of your growing baby is 2.6 to 3.1 inches. Your baby is now about the size of a peach. Fetal growth is amazing from now through about the 24th week of pregnancy.


A 13 week old fetus by SONOReal 3D ultrasound imaging

At this point of your pregnancy, there is a steady flow of pregnancy hormones in your bloodstream. Your body will adjust to the changes and morning sickness might stop and other early symptoms will begin to ease. Because the second trimester is approaching, feelings of anxiety or nervousness may also diminish. You have probably gained some weight by now. You are losing your waist and your clothing is probably fitting snugly.

There is a milky membrane that surrounds your baby. It is pierced by the umbilical cord and is made up of two layers, which are fused together. Your placenta provides most of the nutrients and oxygen that your baby needs. By this week, the placenta is well formed and ready to take over hormone manufacture from your ovaries. The placenta will produce progesterone and estriol. These hormones will be crucial in the maintenance of your pregnancy. Tissue that will form your baby's bones is being laid down, especially around the head and limbs. The nose and chin are becoming more prominent. Your baby's eyelids meet and fuse together and they will not open again for nearly four months. The eyes started out on the side of your baby's head and they are now moving closer together on the face. The ears come to lie in their normal position on the sides of the head. If examined outside of the womb, you will be able to distinguish male from female at this time.

The sockets for all twenty teeth are formed in the gums, and vocal cords are beginning to form.

from http://www.i-am-pregnant.com

12 weeks pregnancy

Your baby's crown-to-rump length is almost 2.5 inches and she now weighs between 8 and 14 grams! In just three weeks, your baby's size has more than doubled and begins to look a lot more human. Even though you won't be able to feel your baby moving at this time, you can stimulate him and he will squint, open his mouth and move his fingers or toes.

By the end of this week, your uterus is too large to remain completely in your pelvis. You might be able to feel your uterus above your pubic bone. The uterus will continue to grow throughout your pregnancy and will return to its usual size within a few weeks after delivery. Before pregnancy, the uterus is almost solid and holds less than 0.3 ounces. During pregnancy, your uterus will become a thin-walled, muscular container that will hold the fetus, amniotic fluid and placenta. Before pregnancy, the uterus weighs approximately 2.5 ounces and when your baby is born, it will weigh almost 40 ounces!

Because most of the structures are already formed at this point, few will be formed after this time. The structures will continue to grow and develop throughout the remainder of your pregnancy. Your baby's skeletal system now has centers if bone formation in most of the bones. The digestive system is capable of making contractions that push food through the bowels and it is also able to absorb sugar. The pituitary gland beginning to make hormones. You will probably be able to hear your baby's heartbeat with a Doppler at this time!

This week may be the first week that you begin to feel better! Morning sickness often tends to improve or diminish at this time. You may begin to show slightly, especially if this is not your first pregnancy. You will feel more comfortable in loose clothing, such as maternity clothes. In addition to your tummy getting larger your breasts, hips, legs and sides may be getting bigger also.

Your baby develops reflexes and the skin is very sensitive.
The brain is fully formed, and the child can feel pain. the baby may even suck his thumb. The eyelids now cover the eyes, and will remain shut until the seventh month to protect the delicate optical nerve fibers.

from http://www.i-am-pregnant.com

11 weeks pregnancy

Your baby continues to grow and is now approximately the size of a large lime! The crown-to-rump length of your developing child is 1.75 to 2.4 inches. The weight of the fetus is approximately 8 grams at this point. The growth of your baby is phenomenal now and your baby's length will double in the next three weeks. The head is grossly out of proportion and is almost half of the baby's length.

You are almost at the end of your first trimester and while changes continue to occur quickly in your baby, they are happening at a slower rate in you. Your uterus has been growing with the fetus inside of it and is now almost big enough to fill your pelvis. Your uterus may be able to be felt in your lower abdomen, above the middle of your pubic bone. You are not able to feel the baby moving inside of you at this time. Some women think that they have felt their baby moving now, but it is either gas or a wrongly dated pregnancy. You might also be noticing changes in your hair, fingernails, or skin around this time. Some women notice an increase in hair growth and nail growth during pregnancy and others lose small amounts of hair. You are burning up calories at a faster rate than you did before you became pregnant! The amount of blood being pumped around your body will increase and you might feel warmer than usual.

This is the last week of the embryonic period. From now on, your baby will be called a fetus. Your baby's fingernails appear this week! External genitalia are beginning to show distinguishing features and the development of male or female will be complete in three weeks. The placenta's blood vessels increase to provide your baby with the nutrients and oxygen he needs for continued growth. Your baby's ears are gradually moving from the neck towards the sides of his head. Inside of your baby's abdomen, the intestines are developing. Because the intestines are so large, some of them project into the umbilical cord and they will return to the abdomen within the next week or two.


At the size of a plumb, your baby is now able to swallow. The urinary system functions. The baby swallows and urinates the amniotic fluid and the fluid is continually replaced. The baby is kicking but the mother cannot feel it yet. All vital organs are formed and, for the most part, function normally. From now on, they will grow in size and efficiency.

As a preparation for breastfeeding, your baby now has learned to swallow. Babies swallow amniotic fluid in the uterus.

from http://www.i-am-pregnant.com

Your Baby's Zodiac Sign

Sign: Aries, The Ram Mar 21 - April 19 Full of energy and enthusiasm, these children make great leaders. The Aries child is good at organizing others - guiding them what to do, what they should play and even how they should think! A natural born leader with loads of talent and aptitude, Arians are too aware of their caliber. Very independent, an Aries child fears nothing. She is creative and inspiring. On the downside she can be volatile and explosive especially when she doesn't get her way. The 'I want' attitude is especially dominant with this sign right from the start. The big positive is Aries children are viewed to be ahead of their time! Nurtured right without being overly pampered your Aries angel can turn out to be angelic - charming, fun-loving, and a delight to the parent. Ruler - Mars Element - Fire Birthstone - Aquamarine Lucky color - Deep red Sign: Taurus, The Bull April 20 - May 20 Patience combined with stubbornness sums up this little angel. The Taurus child is the most stubborn sign in the zodiac. Yet they are incredibly patient and persevere to the end to achieve what they want. As a result they often succeed where others fail. The Taurus kid is practical and cautious and very loyal to his friends. This earth child is careful in speech and action. Since they have fixed ideas about how things should be, you should encourage your Taurus child to explore his own creativity in areas that appeal to him e.g. art, music etc. They also benefit from physical activity and play. They can be loners, preferring the company of one or two friends to a group. Despite the strong stubborn streak and idealistic nature your Taurus kid is also full of charisma, charm and shows loyalty to those he loves. Ruler - Venus Element - Earth Birthstone - Emerald Lucky color - Yellow

Sign: Gemini, The Twins May 21- June 21 Bright, witty, cute and full of imagination, the Gemini child is apt to be fidgety and restless even as a tot. Their personalities are marked by impatience and they bore very easily. Constant stimulation and an explorative environment is a must. They keep you on your toes once they start talking (which comes very early to them). Gemini children are inquisitive beings with a natural thirst for knowledge - they must know the reason for everything. They can be warm and sensitive one minute but can turn crafty and manipulative the next - their 'infamous' dual nature at work! Your Gemini child has difficulty completing tasks and needs encouragement and focus to see things through. Allow your Gemini child to explore and discover who she is and you have a happy child in your hands. Versatile, your Gemini kid can be incredibly impressive communicators. Ruler - Mercury Element - Air Birthstone - Aquamarine Lucky color - Yellow Sign: Cancer, The Crab June 22 - July 22 Sensitive and emotional children, the moon children are caring and considerate to others' needs. Moon children love to be noticed and yet can be shy. She is often dreamy and prefers TV or a book to group activity. When in the company of others, the Cancer kid will likely go along with the crowd. The Cancer child plays favorites and can be possessive of one parent over the other. It is better to ensure your cancer child gets equal time with both parents. At worse this child can be moody and on the flipside she can be all sweetness wrapped in one beautiful package. Young cancers appreciate praise and love their home and family. Ruler - Moon Element - Water Birthstone - Ruby Lucky color - Green

Sign: Leo, The Lion July 23 - Aug 22 Loving and generous, the Leo child loves being the center of attention. Little Leos are full of energy and keep you on your feet all day. Leos are bossy by nature and love dictating what their friends can and cannot do but at the same time they are sensitive. This sensitive side stays mostly hidden unless you bother prying. Leo kids are generous and big-hearted and that makes them popular with others. They like being friends with anyone who's 'good' in their eyes. That can be a problem because they are not always right. They are very compassionate and get drawn to the underdogs, the stray animals which they often bring home. The Leo child tends to be fearless and is sure of himself - afraid of nothing, rebellious for the sake of and arrogant when it suits him. Yet one thing is for sure - life with the boisterous Leo kid is never boring! Ruler - Sun Element - Fire Birthstone - Sardonyx Lucky color - Orange Sign: Virgo, The Maiden Aug 23 - Sept 22 Virgo children are perfectionist by nature and mostly have keen, analytical minds. They possess boundless energy, and when they get passionate about something they gear their entire energy to that particular endeavor. Virgo kids like fixing things and solving problems. They get frustrated when they fail to understand something and only calm down when they have solved it. Little Virgos love to learn and are fast learners with a hardworking streak and a thirst for knowledge. The Virgo child is meticulous with details, methodical and possesses a critical eye - as toddlers they will appreciate puzzles. They are perseverant, intelligent, and sensitive to their surroundings. You have to be a quick thinker when you are around Virgo children. Also Virgo children tend to be cleaner than other children and dislike clutter and mess but when it comes to food you may have a picky eater to deal with. You will be amazed at what a genius your Virgo baby is! Stimulate her mind and you have a happy child in your hands. Ruler - Mercury Element - Earth Birthstone - Sapphire Lucky color - Violet

Sign: Libra, The Scales Sept 23 - Oct 23 Harmonious children, who love their friends, the Libran kid tends to be creative and imaginative. The Libran child loves beauty, colors, music and the arts. They are so proper, you are likely to find the typical Libra child listening to music in her room then messing around in a sandbox. They love company and enjoy group activities. It is common for Libran children to have imaginary friends as toddlers. Libran children are known for their sense of fair play - they learn to share before other children do. They love watching people and even as children they try their best to understand human nature and the workings of interrelationships. Often they become peace negotiators in a situation since they are tactful and good listeners. Give your Libran kid an artistic surrounding and an education in the arts and watch them bloom. They are extremely sensitive and react negatively if shouted at. These little beings are blessed with a sweet and kind disposition. Ruler - Venus Element - Air Birthstone - Opal Lucky color - Yellow Sign: Scorpio, The Scorpion Oct 24 - Nov 21 Powerful personalities, these babies are inclined towards mysteries and puzzles from young. They prefer scientific toys and games which allows them to exercise their analytical minds and direct their creative potential. Scorpio children are known for their intense natures and even as kids they have the talent to see beyond illusion. Scorpion children are very magnetic and also secretive. They possess great energy and force and it is important to channelize that energy constructively. They flare up easily and care must be taken to bring that temper under control. These children must be encouraged to mix with other children, particularly those with personalities that match theirs. Your Scorpio child is very bright - he needs plenty of books around him. While they may not exhibit emotions openly they are very loyal to family and friends. Ruler - Mars Element - Water Birthstone - Topaz Lucky color - Red

Sign: Sagittarius, The Archer Nov 22 - Dec 21 Optimistic, vivacious your Sagittarian child loves being the center of attention. Sagittarius children are explorative by nature and adapt as easily to new environments. They are insightful and expect fair treatment at all times, never mind if they lack the tact for it. These children are high spirited and must have plenty of outlets to divert the energy. They can be possessive about family and friends and display generous impulses towards them. Freedom of speech is important to them - they tend to have impressions and opinions on just about everything. They can come across as terribly rude kids and they need to be thought to tone it down. They love the arts and are inclined to sports but their highly intellectual abilities allow them to excel academically too. An adventurer at heart, your Sagittarius child needs plenty of stimulation. These little tots are very affectionate, warm and loyal with those they deem important. Ruler - Mars Element - Fire Birthstone - Turquoise Lucky color - Purple Sign: Capricorn, The Goat Dec 22 - Jan 19 Quiet and practical children with serious ambition and a drive to succeed, they pay little attention to frivolity. They are reward-oriented and planners from a young age. They care a great deal what others think of them. Capricorn tots need constant reassurances and extra attention from the beginning. Yet these kids seem mature beyond their years - from a very young age they know what they want. They like toys that allow them to build things. As a parent you will find it easy to relate to these warm-hearted and very bright kids. They are responsible and make wonderful older siblings. Hardworking they tend to be single-minded when it comes to personal pursuits. As a parent you may also have to teach them to lighten up else they can slip into being rigid, predictable and adult-like in their ways. Teach them to loosen up, be silly and goof around, and they can be a lot of fun. Ruler - Saturn Element - Earth Birthstone - Garnet Lucky color - Deep purple

Sign: Aquarius, The Water Carrier Jan 20 - Feb 18 Bright, charming and generous, these children love anything that's new or different and get bored easily. These freedom-loving babies need plenty of space to bloom and grow. Get them plenty of toys regularly and allow ample room to crawl and explore. Extroverts, they have plenty of friends but yet they don't mind spending time alone. But when wronged the gregarious tot won't hesitate to oust her friend from the sandbox. Aquarian children are not followers although they get along well with their peers. Strong believers, they can be very stubborn when defending their beliefs. Freedom of speech is important and it is necessary for their views to be heard. Aquarian children like people and want to be liked in return. They like diversity in everything from friends to foods and wouldn't mind trying new things. They need space to express their individuality and when this is cramped they become rebellious and moody. Give them room and these social angels will more than surprise you with their brilliance. Ruler - Uranus Element - Air Birthstone - Amethyst Lucky color - Light Blue Sign: Pieces, The Fish Feb 19 - March 20 Pieces babies are sensitive little souls who get upset in noisy, negative surroundings. Little dreamers, pieces kids love to gaze into empty space a lot of times, weaving dreams. They are also gifted with keen imagination that often takes flight. Pieces children are incredibly tender and compassionate - they need extra love and affection to blossom. Extremely inventive and sensitive, they need a lot of quiet time to themselves. Gullible by nature you as a parent will need to step in sometimes. Your pieces baby loves to be cuddled and needs to be encouraged more than most other signs. Pieces children believe more in fantasies and you will need to ground him in reality at times. They are sympathetic, loyal and affectionate little people. Dual in nature: one fish swimming against the current fighting the odds and the other drifting along with the current typifies the fish. Your little fish adores water - offer him plenty of water toys. These imaginative children love to daydream making it hard to keep their attention. Ruler - Neptune Element - Water Birthstone - Bloodstone Lucky color - Deep purple from http://www.welcomebabyhome.com

The Chinese Birth calendar

The Chinese birth calendar is a fun way to predict your baby's gender before you go for an ultrasound. It is not a sure, full-proof way but undoubtedly a wacky way to find out if you are carrying a boy or a girl. (Accuracy lies somewhere between 95 - 99%!). The ancient Chinese chart was found buried in a tomb near Beijing for about centuries with the original now in the Institute of Science in Beijing!

You simply have to cross-reference the month of conception with the age of the mother when she conceived. Check it out.. though treat this as fun even if you find the results amazingly accurate from http://www.welcomebabyhome.com

For example the conceptions of my baby is on June where I am now 24 years old. The result was a baby girl! ( even tough only God knows it for now)

anyway, have a fun try!

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