Week 10
(counting from first day of last menstrual period)
Around 8 Weeks After Conception

Fetal Development:
I'm Swimming! The baby has begun moving inside the womb although it's too small for mom to notice. Most of the joints are formed now - elbow, wrist, knee, shoulder, and ankle as well as the hands, fingers, feet and toes.

Maternal Changes:
The morning sickness may start to ease a bit. This week, we'll blame moodiness and a blotchy complexion on those wild hormones. Have heart ~ this is only temporary.

Your blood volume will increase 40%-50% during pregnancy. As a result, you may start to notice your veins more, particularly in your tummy, breasts, and legs.

Weight Gain:
The amount of weight pregnant women gain varies from woman to woman and even pregnancy to pregnancy in each woman. Your pre-pregnancy weight affects how much you should gain during pregnancy. Here are some guidelines but keep in mind, the numbers don't count as much as the food you eat. If you consume nutritious food in adequate quantities, you'll be eating good enough for your baby. If you gain more than these recommended amounts but have eaten healthy foods, chances are the weight will come off easily and quickly after delivery. Remember - do NOT diet during pregnancy! Eat wisely!

Weight Gain for Singleton Moms
pre-pregnancy weight

acceptable gain in pounds
underweight 30 to 40
normal weight 25 to 35
overweight 15 to 25

Weight Gain for Twin Moms
Higher Order Multiples Moms, Contact the Triplet Connection
pre-pregnancy weight

acceptable gain in pounds
underweight 40 to 50
normal weight 35 to 45
overweight 25 to 35

Where Does the Weight Go? (Singletons)
baby 7.5 lbs
uterus 2.0 lbs
placenta 1.5 lbs
breasts 2.0 lbs
blood & fluid 8.0 lbs
fat 7.0 lbs

Ideas for Dad:
Mom is probably singing the moody blues right now, and you may be humming right along with her. One minute you may want to shout from the rooftops that you're going to be a father. The next minute, you want to forget about it or you're terrified of the very idea of fatherhood. Share these thoughts - the excitement and fears - with mom. She's probably feeling as you are too.