13-6-2009 - 15 Weeks Pregnant

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

The second trimester is an enjoyable period of pregnancy. The morning sickness and exhaustion have almost disappeared and forgotten. The aches and pain of advanced stages of pregnancy are way too ahead to bother you now and your body is expanding considerably for people to finally realize that you are pregnant and not just gaining weight. Your rate of growth is nothing compared to the baby’s as the baby’s major organs are fully ready by the 15th week. Some organs such as the heart and kidneys continue to develop further and the eyebrows and fingernails form by now. You have gained around 5 pounds by now though the weight gain might differ for each person. Increased levels of estrogen can cause swelling of the mucus membranes and stuffing of the nose can be a common phenomenon. Pregnancy alters your immune system and makes you prone to infections like colds and flues so it is advisable to stay away from irritants like cigarettes, smokes and aerosols. To have a soothing effect you can use a humidifier or vaporizers as well as drink plenty of fluids.

Mommy's stuffy nose came like a vengance. She is very stuffy and has a sore throat. Although you are doing well your mommy is feeling ucky. It's not easy being pregnant. Mommy's tummy is finally growing a little and she feels pregnant. We are going to a big sale at the end of this week to see if we can sell any of the items that I have been making. We hope to sell a lot so we can buy a lot.