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Simply Irresistibly Tasty

2011-08-12T23:33:00.002+08:00

Its definitely hard and difficult and to resist temptation specially if you're a food fanatics and you pass through restaurants, and once your brain processes to distinguished that smell, your tongue starts watering then you find yourself craving for that food. I bet, once you enter and done with one
platter you'd still be craving for more even if there's no room left on your tummy.

Every individual differs specially when it comes to taste, some may find foods that is being served in restaurants or even at parties as tasty or delicious yet to some it may find them tasteless. So its really hard for me to distinguish which one should be top-ranked since foods tastes may either be regional or seasonal and even taste bud reasons, yet still i have provided a list below of the five different international cuisines that fits to my taste. We may differ in taste but i believe we may have something in common specially when it comes to food.

My best ranked and favorite when it comes to food are foods from one of the oldest in the world which started 4th century BC which brought potatoes, tomatoes and pepper, the Italian foods, i really like Macaroni and Cheese, Seafood Spaghetti and Carbonara.

Second, are foods from French cuisine where pastries are a large part of French cooking. Cheese and wine are a major part of their cuisine, being perhaps the most famous of all. The Blackberry Peach Salad, French Fries and Fresh Plum Tart are ones that i like most. Bon appetit!

Third, is from Mexican Cuisine. Most of the Mexican food is a delicious combination of ancient traditions, Aztec, Mayan, Spanish and a small part from French cooking also which introduce baked goods such as sweet breads and bolillo to Mexican cooking. My favorite in the Mexican cuisine is the "Quesadillas ", a Mozzarella cheese melts over olives, hot pepper sauce and avocados inside these quick-and-crunchy triangles.

Fourth, are from a country that has 150 top-ranked restaurants, the Japanese cuisine. Where white rice and soybeans are the ingredients you should expect to find in almost any of its dish and known for its quality of ingredients. "Sashimi", or a thinly sliced raw seafood similar to "Sushi", "Okonomiyaki" a popular pan fried food that consists of batter and cabbage, and "Yakitori", or a grilled chicken speared on sticks are my favorite Japanese food.

Fifth and lastly, are foods from a Spanish cuisine which uses the most oil among all Western and Central European cuisines which is influenced by the seafood available from the countries surrounding waters and cuisines containing a variety of meat and fish, as well as vegetables. My favorite foods are Arroz Gratinado a la Santanderina, a simple dish combining cooked rice with milk and Serrano ham. It is then topped with a little Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs and "gratinado" under the broiler, and the Spanish tortilla or Spanish omelette.

Craving for those tempting foods?

Who's winning between live and online gambling?

2011-08-12T23:25:00.002+08:00

Also known as internet gambling or iGambling, online gambling is very popular nowadays in fact its popularity continues to increase. Lotteries and many more, this were once available only in Casinos and played live. But not until 1990’s where Online gambling was introduced and since then it is getting more and more popular.

Obviously, one of its advantage is its convenience and comfort, which attracts people to play from the comfort of home via their computers which is connected to the internet. And yes, it also has its disadvantage. Say for example Poker, if you're skill and strategy merely relies in reading facial expressions, body movements and ability to detect bluffs to win the bet then playing online poker is not your best choice, there's no “pokerface” in online poker as well. And since it is gambling it involves money or any valuable materials, thus you can say its good if you'd win and not good if you lose.

Online gambling has its good and bad sides. To some, this is better than playing at live casinos and to some it is not. Some people prefer to play or gamble at live Casinos because they love the huge crowd thus makes it more exciting and tense. In contradiction, some people does not like a noisy and crowded places and does not like to mingle or communicate with other people so they prefer playing online at home. Customer service is there in an instant when you play live at Casinos whereas you need to ask someone in your house to have a glass of wine.

With the latest technology, computer and the internet people has find various ways to find leisure and past time. Before it was introduced people has spent more time as compared to present. From office or house, they need to travel to casino to play and find leisure. Nowadays, they'll just turn their computer on and access the internet to play and gamble find a convenient and comfortable spot then that's it, they can relax and play at the same time. Before, people who bets on lottery needs to go to lottery booths to place their bets whereas now you just place and send your bet through the internet.

Well i also gamble and i love poker other than other card games, and for me i like to play poker either live or online. I like to play it live when not tired mostly during weekends, i just like the thrill and blank faces, pokerface and bluffs when in poker tables, its fun. I play online at home when i feel like playing poker during weekdays from work.

Good thing about live and gambling is that you now have the choices, whether playing it live at the Casinos and play it online at home at your convenience and comfort, unlike before.

Does your Golfshop got balls?

2011-08-10T20:04:00.003+08:00

Buying expensive golf equipments and gadgets does not assure a golf champion, though thinking that you do have the right gadgets which gives you confidence when playing but its not sufficient if you lack skills.

My ideal golfshop does not only have complete, great and quality equipments and products but is truly an award winning when it comes to great quality services it offers, shop that has balls. Its service does not only end after the purchased products are packed.

It may have variety and wide range selection of affordable golf equipments from shoes, apparels, clubs, bags, balls, drivers, hybrids etc. up to its accessories. Yet, its not that factor that makes it exceptional, its the service in providing and equipping its customers with the skills they need that makes it a real deal.

Quality service should not only end after the product has been purchased and packed, it should also service in provide basic knowledge and training to its customers from the professionals not only for starters or newbies but also to those who wants to develop and improve their golfing skills and has great training facilities as well.

Some enthusiasts of golf spend their money on products endorsed by great and known golfers, but obviously its not the quality of the product they have purchased with a championship cup pre-emptied waiting for their name to be encrypted on it , its only the brand which was endorsed that they got for the sake of commercialization. "I bought a golf set exactly as what Tiger Woods has, yet it doesn't even make me a runner-up on a local golf tournament". They make some profit, i lose on a local tourney. "And guess who won the tournament, a good friend of mine with his "used" golf sets which he bought for a few bucks from a golfshop nearby" you may laugh but this surely could happen.

Like every other sports, it requires lots of practice before becoming a champion some even do some studies and lessons to equip them with the tools they need. Same with golf you will have to do a lot of swinging and mastering those strokes to put the ball in the hole.

Finding a store is not as easy as what you think it could be. Bunch of sites in the web have best equipments and accessories sold but some don't even bother teaching you how to use those gadgets and its useless and a waste of money. Though it comes with manuals, books and do it yourself/help yourself guides and tutorials that can be found in the internet, but its always the actual practice that is more effective specially when you do it with a professional.

My shop got balls, how about yours?

PREGNANCY WEEK BY WEEK

2011-06-07T01:59:00.000+08:00

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th

11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th

21st week of pregnancy

2011-05-14T10:09:00.000+08:00

You’ve gone a long way and now you’re here on your 21^st week of pregnancy.What to expect this week? Compared to the previous weeks of pregnancy, expect that you will feel lightweight and comfortable. At this week, discomforts that are felt during the first periods of pregnancy are almost gone. Say goodbye also to nausea and fatigue. But that doesn’t mean that one will be experiencing zero discomforts. Bloating, heartburn and indigestion might also be experienced since organs are moved aside to give space to the fetus. Oily skin is also another possible scenario since there is increased oil production. If you experience this, make sure to use a gentle soap to battle oiliness. Swelling on the lower part of the legs and feet is also an event to be prepared upon. Make sure you take a rest in order to deal with the swelling.

The growing uterus puts a pressure on the large vein on the leg, causing you to have varicose veins. So on this week, expect varicose veins and spider veins on the face, ankles, or legs. Worried on those veins? Simply exercise and prop legs as possible and wear comfortable clothing (e.g. maternity support hose) to lessen the effects. Since childbirth is almost close, anxieties on labor and motherhood might be experienced. Therefore it is important for you to cope up from the anxiety by first know what triggers the anxiety, and taking up therapies to avoid the need for medication that may cause harm for you and your baby. Also, eating nutritious food, rest and exercise can help you cope up.

What happens to your baby? On this period of pregnancy, the baby weighs 12 ounces or three-fourth of a pound. At this period also the baby has growth 8 ½ inches long or 10 ½ inches. The baby’s length is also measured from the crown of the head to the heel or also known as the crown-heel length (CHL). Eyelids and eyebrows are formed and for a female baby, the vagina is already formed. Expect kicks and nudges from your baby because of the continued growth. While the baby moves around, the baby also swallows amniotic fluid, therefore continues the maturing of the baby digestive tract. You might also experience your baby having a hiccup. This is because the baby is practicing breathing with the use of the baby’s small lungs.

On this period, you must be very particular on how to spend the time bonding with your little one. To keep the week lively and comfortable for you and the baby, do little chores like listening to music. Observe how your baby responds to the music you are listening. Talking to your baby also strengthens the bond between you and the baby. Studies had shown that hearing the mother’s voice accelerates baby’s heartbeat. That’s a sign that your baby is actually listening.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) is also a threat to your health during pregnancy. Therefore, drinking lots of fluids and being hygienic like wiping after urinating is essential. Craving for sex during pregnancy? During pregnancy, some women often have their sexual desire on its peak level. If there is a need to do it, make sure to do it with a comfortable position that there no weight placed on the stomach to avoid problems and keeping the baby safe. On the husband’s side, make sure to be responsible enough on taking care the mother’s health and also the baby’s.

20th week of pregnancy

2011-05-14T10:04:00.000+08:00

Time sure flies when your having fun, another week has gone by, and without you knowing it, you’ve reached halfway of your pregnancy. You’ve probably gained about 9 to 10 pounds, but expect to gain more weight as you enter the second half of your pregnancy. Iron helps your red blood cells carry oxygen, so make sure you have enough iron in your body to keep up with your increasing blood volume. Foods which contains a good amount of iron is meat. Most pregnant women are often suggested to eat red meat as it is one of the best source of iron, poultry, and shellfish also contains a good amount of iron. Some fruits and other non-meat foods also contains iron, like prune juice, legumes, spinach, raisins, and soy-based products. Make sure to consult to your health care provider to ensure proper nutrition.

Your baby now weighs about 9 to 10 ounces and almost 9 and a half inches long from head to toe. Now that his legs are stretched a bit his length measurement is now taken from head to toe unlike the first 20 weeks where his legs are curled up against his chest. His digestive system is developing fast as he swallows more of the nutrients around him, as he digest more he is also producing more of that meconium or the black, lumpy by-product that becomes the final product of your tiny poop factory.

Your baby’s lips are starting to be more defined. You might even catch your baby sucking his thumb during your ultrasound tests. His ears and nose are also developing further as his nostrils start to open during this week. His ears can now distinguish some uterine sounds. His fingernails are also starting to form as well as tiny hair sprouts. This week will be the best week to have your ultrasound in order to determine the accuracy of your due date. Wondering if it’s pink or blue mittens? This week your baby will cooperate more during this test as his legs are starting to stretch a bit.

First time moms might be a bit anxious on having an ultrasound test. No need to be nervous because ultrasound is safe. Even most moms finds it somewhat comfortable procedure. It is a big help for the physicians in order to determine more information about the development of your baby. it also allows you to know the gender of your baby. but if you don't want to know it just yet, better tell your doctor before taking the test. Many pregnant women ask the same question. “What to eat”? What to wear”? But there is a question that brings curiousness in most partners. Many doctors have been asked many times before... “is it really safe to have sex during pregnancy”? Well, as long as your doctor does not prohibit you to do it, its totally fine. In fact, sex is a good way to “touch bases” with your husband and is a good stress reliever. But in some cases, your health care provider might not allow you to have sexual intercourse during pregnancy due to risk of miscarriage.

19th week of pregnancy

2011-05-14T10:00:00.000+08:00

This will be an exciting week for you, because your precious little one has grown big, VERY BIG! Your baby is now a whopping 8 ounces and 9.5 inches, from head to toe. Unlike the measurements taken before, now is a bit different. Results might be a bit confusing, but it’s standard procedure to measure the fetus from its head down to its toes on the second half of pregnancy. Incredibly, your baby is undergoing a major development this week. His kidneys are starting to produce urine, hair starting to grow a bit. Some parts of his brain are starting to develop more, specifically where senses are responsible.

If your having a girl, she has probably has almost 5 million eggs developed in her ovaries. You can now hear your baby’s heartbeat using a stethoscope placed in your abdomen. This week your little one will start to consume the extremely yummy diet of amniotic fluid and baby wee. This is now possible because they are now capable of swallowing and pass through fluids up to their tiny “large” intestines. He will slowly produce more of his waste, but worry not for this waste by-products won’t be coming out until he is born. And after some time, after your baby is born, this lump, scientifically known as “meconium” will start to be your responsibility for a long time.

Gaining more weight? Don’t even try to lose any of that excess weight during pregnancy as it is needed for certain parts of your body to function normally. During pregnancy, most of the weight you gain comes from your growing baby, about 6 to 7pounds. Some fats are needed to support your baby, about 5 to 7 pounds are gained during pregnancy. Other extra weight goes to particular areas like breasts, placenta, amniotic fluid. Increased blood volume and other fluids also contribute to your sudden weight gain. You need this as you baby develops, and there is nothing to worry about as this weight will gradually decrease after you give birth.

Choosing what clothes to use during pregnancy, how to stay fit, handling certain situations...chances are you are probably looking for other pregnant women particularly those who are celebrities. A lot of pregnant women are fascinated for pregnant celebrities to seek for fashion, lifestyle and many more. Most popular question that strikes your mind while looking at you favorite celebrity on the magazine after giving birth is “how did she got her body back”? losing that extra pounds can be really hard. Some are just blessed with that perfect slender shape even after giving birth. Celebrities sometimes talks about how hard they fought to lose post-pregnancy weight. Proper exercise, diet and healthy lifestyle will be your key on having your slender body back. Even after giving birth you should not quickly engage on stressful activities, losing that extra weight will be a slow step-by-step process. Just keep in mind that keeping your baby-to-be safe and secure will be your ultimate goal for the next 20 weeks to come.

18th week of pregnancy

2011-05-14T09:53:00.000+08:00

Another week has gone by, and probably your baby has gained more weight and length. Approximately 6 inches in length from crown to rump, and weighs about 6.5 ounces, about the size of a grapefruit. You will notice more movements as your baby stretches his legs and arms more. His thin skin still allows his veins to be visible. If your having a baby boy his genitals might be noticeable now, if its a girl her fallopian tubes and uterus are now formed and in place, note that during ultrasound, he/she might not cooperate and hide them during the test. Who said pregnancy signs are only for women? Did you know that there are studies showing that about 60 percent of expectant fathers show some pretty weird symptoms of pregnancy? Sudden mood swings, nausea, weight gain, and odd cravings might be experienced...strange isn't it?

You will constantly feel your baby move and wiggle inside you. Your baby’s first movements will probably aid you in forgetting your pregnancy dilemmas. As your baby bump continues to grow you will probably notice those stretchmarks beginning to show, you might also notice your skin itch once in a while. Your back will ache as your body adjust to its no posture. Good thing that you can now kiss your nausea bye bye.

If your planning to go to your doctor for your third prenatal visit. This visit will probably consist a couple of different procedures. During weeks sixteenth and twentieth your health care provider will offer you to take a series of test to know if your baby is at risk for any genetic problems. Please note that you are not forced to take these tests, before you undergo to any test, it is important to know each possibilities and what will the results might tell you about your developing baby. Mostly, you may be offered to take regular sonogram or a level II sonogram. Just like an ultrasound, level II sonogram allows you to look at a specified part of your baby’s progress. Often, this is used to allow your health care provider to visualize more details of the baby’s development like the chambers of his heart.

Most likely you will also undergo a test called Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening (MSAFP) or Alpha-Fetoprotein Test (AFP). MSAFP examines the level of alpha-fetoprotein on your blood during pregnancy. This is often part of the triple test screening that will assess whether or not further diagnostic testing may be needed.

Some tips to lessen your pregnancy stress. Take a nap whenever you can. If you have other children take advantage during there nap times. If you have a private office, close the door for some time,,, not too long, about 14 minutes of privacy would do. Always bring with you a travel alarm clock you you can still keep track of time, you don’t want to sleep the entire afternoon would you? Getting a piece of sleep will help you remove stress, so you can relax more.

17th week of pregnancy

2011-05-14T09:51:00.000+08:00

You’re baby is really stepping up! This week, you might no notice it but your baby-to-be is gaining more weight and length. He’s about 5.35 inch and about 5 ounces this week. He’s getting bigger, cuter... and yes, he’s getting smarter. His umbilical cord is getting thicker, gaining length, and more stronger for the next 23 weeks to come. Since his ears are really into it’s final position, and fully formed, your baby is starting to hear things. His complex brain is slowly developing to process his other senses like smell, taste, touch, and sight.

Gaining more of that bump means your gaining more weight as well. Keep in mind some advices you need to keep your pregnancy on a smooth healthy track. Your doctor will constantly check your sugar level by dipping a strip of paper on your urine. These blood sugar tests will be essential for you and your baby-to-be. Nearly two percent of all pregnant women suffer from gestational diabetes that might cause harm for you and your young one. And if ever you have gestational diabetes, do not worry. This can be controlled by a special diet and medication, so you can have normal pregnancy, and healthy baby.

Your body is still undergoing changes inside to accommodate your baby. As your bump gets bigger, your abdomen and breast may feel itchy sometimes. Your baby bump will start to change your posture making your back ache for some time. Your pregnancy hormones might play a bit with your emotions as continuous mood swings will come every now and then. Still expect some indigestion, flatulence, and heartburn because your stomach is still adjusting. Don’t forget to have your regular medications prescribed by your doctor.

Many changes will undergo as the week passes by, some of the changes might seem comforting, like the rounded belly your always showing off, your full breast might be more comforting for you as well. But some of this signs or changes might seem disturbing, but keep in mind that these changes will only last until your baby arrives. Bleeding gums is caused by your blood increasing in volume to provide your baby sufficient nutrients. As your belly stretches dramatically, you might have some stretch marks, and there is no vitamins, or creams that are going to stop them from coming, but most women say that stretch marks fade over time after the birth of your baby. Dark line or “linea nigra” might be noticeable, a dark line that extends from your belly button to your vaginal area, but worry not as this lines will disappear after giving birth. During pregnancy you might notice color spots on your face, these are called the mask of pregnancy or chloasma, a skin pigmentation that fades away after the baby’s birth. You might be in some sort of dilemma while facing more changes occurring in your body, but do not distress yourself as this changes is only temporary and you will have no choice but to endure this until your baby is born. Just stay relaxed and happy for you and your precious little one.

16th week of pregnancy

2011-05-14T09:49:00.000+08:00

Things are finally starting to sink in. Now you are really getting used to it, this baby thing will really happen no matter what. And now that things are getting a bit easy for you, you will have the option to plan where it’s going to happen. Now is the best time to plan for hospital trips, visit local birth centers ... and now that your planning for some trips, its a great time for a get-a-way too.While your baby is gaining more in length and weight, about 4 and a half inch from crown to rump and about 3 ounces, roughly the size of an avocado. His will be more developed, his head is starting to be in an upright position.

By now, your baby-to-be is doing more of the job for you, his kidneys begin to function and hes starting to urinate that then goes through your umbilical cord. Bile is then secreted within his stomach but still relies for all the nutrients you give. Your baby’s movements will be more obvious, you will feel your baby move from time to time. But as your bump is not yet fully formed expect more soreness in your body, mostly in your back and abdomen area. You can also notice that your breast slightly sores as it gets larger because tissues fill in and readies itself for milk production. During this phase you may experience headaches, mood swings, and slight dizziness.

But nothing can stop you now sweetie! If you are planning to go out for a trip at any point of your pregnancy, this is the right time to do it, your second trimester will open you more opportunities that you never had in the past few weeks of your pregnancy. Say goodbye to nausea, and start showing off your beautiful baby bump. At this point you’re starting to fit nicely on your maternity pants while your pregnancy glows in full bloom. You will start to feel a whole lot better, as nausea and sudden mood swings lessen. Your glowing skin will be a sign of better weeks to come.

But before you make any plans, you must first take a visit to your doctor. Even if you seem to feel a lot better now, your doctor must evaluate your health before going on to any trip, and when leaving don’t forget to have you doctors number ready—just in case you need anything.

Your safety is always first. So before anything else, be sure to have your first aid kit filled with things you might need. Medicines like Tylenol, anti-diarrhea, heartburn and cold medicines will sure come in handy. Consult your physician for any over-the-counter and prescription medications that you might be planning to bring on your trip, since not all these medications are safe for pregnancy.

Always keep a leisurely pace during your travels and keep in mind to always take care of yourself. You might be tempted to do a lot of things, remember that pregnancy is not the time for any adventurous activities. Too much walking can cause uncomfortable swelling. Always keep your self hydrated at all times and take frequent potty breaks, avoiding it may harm your bladder and lead to urinary track infections. Just remember to enjoy the rest of the weeks to come as you get closer and closer to the happiest day of your life.

15th week of pregnancy

2011-05-14T09:45:00.000+08:00

Your baby now is almost big as an apple. At the 15^th week, he will bend his elbows and start stretching his limbs. Now that hes getting big, you might feel most of its movements. His bones continue to lengthen and grow. Even if he looks more like a baby by the moment his skin is still so thin and translucent that makes his veins visible. As the day passes by, your baby bump will really make you look pregnant. This week, you will experience more of the signs that your little one is starting to make an impression. As he grows your clothes must be feeling a bit tight on you, you loosing your grip, tripping a lot. These are just some of the many things you will experience as the week goes.

At the 15^th week of your pregnancy, you may feel contractions, braxton hicks as what the experts would describe it. These are random contractions saying that your body is getting ready for the main event of child birth. Having more than five to six per hour of if they come at a very steady pace, consult your doctor as this will result to intense backaches or cramps. You will have less room for your food as your baby-to-be pushes your organs aside, you will have to eat more often because of the less room, it might not allow you to eat full meals. Continues heartburn, flatulence, and indigestion might still occur because of the tight tummy space. Don't worry cause your body will slowly adjust to it, you blood will flow faster to provide you body with enough nutrients causing you to take more bathroom breaks.

There are times that you tend to forget something, losing focus, often drops things and tripped over for nothing. This are what other pregnant women call the “scatterbrain”. Although there are no proven scientific explanations to support the existence of this, or what causes it, but there might be some factors that might have changed your body that may account for your being clumsy. After all the years, your body is used to walk accordingly to your center of gravity, but as your baby bump grows, you might feel that your off balanced most of the times. It is because your belly grows outward that it changes your center of gravity throwing you out of balance, now you know why you’re tripping.

You might also notice that you are retaining water. This is another reason why you lose your focus on things. You feelings might be different because you are retaining water. You tend to drop things because your fingers are swollen and makes it hard for you to grip on things or pick something up. A pregnancy hormone called relaxin makes your muscles, skin and joints loosen and stretch as your belly house your growing baby. Your muscles aren’t as tight as before during your pre-pregnancy days so keep it in mind that you will have to make an adjustment in your movements—relax!

14th week of pregnancy

2011-05-14T09:44:00.000+08:00

You have finally reached your second trimester. Your baby is growing more and more. At this moment your little on might be between 3.2 to 4 inches and about 1.52 ounces in weight. He is just about the size of a lemon. This week you will have several options of planning you prenatal tests for the coming weeks. If you already have discussed it with you doctor he might offer you with two options, one is to have an amniocentesis (14 to 18 weeks after your LMP) on your next checkup, or have an AFP test -15 to 21 weeks after your LMP.

At your 14^th week of pregnancy, you will finally look more pregnant as you will have your baby bump. You might still feel tired and a bit fatigued even if your probably not experiencing any nausea anymore. Be aware that this week you might experiencing some growing pains, this is caused by your baby as it pushes aside you internal organs. More tight space in your stomach will probably cause more heartburn, indigestion, and flatulence. You might continue to take bathroom breaks more frequently because your bladder has less room for it to expand. And as your baby bump grows, sleeping might be more difficult too.

They say that for pregnant women, having your clothes is almost similar to being totally robbed. You don't fit on your clothes anymore? Its is because your baby bump is growing and if you can’t stretch the zipper of your favorite fit jeans anymore, you are in for some serious shopping spree mommy. You will most likely start from the very beginning reset your wardrobe for clothes that you will only be wearing for a few months. As for this moment it is wise to buy clothes that you will wear more often in your remaining months before giving birth. Starting your wardrobe all over again doest have to be expensive, you don't have to buy many clothes, instead of buying a full wardrobe pick only the basic ones then add accessories to aim for more versatility. Mostly, jeans are the first item to be bought by women. Choose wisely, before you decide, try on several pairs. For t-shirts, pick ones that matches with your jeans. Black pants are definitely a must as it hides your expanding body contour, white shirts will also match your pants for a dressier look.

Your baby now will wiggle more often. He will move more but due to his small size you might probable wont feel it much you baby-to-be’s face will have more detail and much more distinguishable as his ears move closer to their final positions. Even though his lungs is still filled with fluid and not air, he may have some hiccups too. You can visit your doctor and ask him to hear the baby’s heartbeat. Using a device called Doppler you are able to hear your baby’s heart beating softly. You might also hear more beatings if you’re carrying twins or more.

13th WEEK OF PREGNANCY

2011-05-01T23:40:00.000+08:00

This week’s an new week for you to make a move on a new beginning. Your baby is now 3 inches long and approximately about .8 ounce in weight. He continues to grow and grow faster each day. Though your baby is bigger now than the previous weeks, we still consider him as a little egg. His head is still bigger than the body (the largest part now) but your baby’s extremities are now fully formed. This time, your tiny egg baby starts to produce insulin from the pancreas to help both of you regulate his blood sugar level as he continues to build up, nurture and grow. His eyes start to move closer, making his face look normal now.

This week is believed as the highlight of your baby. Why? Because he’s not an embryo anymore; he’s now called as “fetus.” Even though you can’t feel that he’s dancing and kicking, he really does it now. He’s even thumb sucking at this very moment. Fingertips are formed on his little tiny fingertips, organs and veins are obviously evident through his transparent skin. Lanugo is a fine, and soft hair that covers your baby’s sensitive skin. The amniotic fluid that has been swallowed can be excreted at this time because his urinary tract and kidneys are now functional.

Since this week is the last period of your first trimester, the risk for miscarriage decreases as long as you take care of yourself and the baby inside you. You passed the stage of stress, fatigue and morning sickness that I know really bothers you most. And by the end of this week, you’ll be more comfortable and at ease because you already catch up with your pregnancy. Shortness of breath is one common symptom of pregnancy but don't worry, its just natural. Mind you, food cravings now start to make you gain some weight, and you can’t help it. It’s just a compensation that replaces you’re nausea to hunger. There’s a tendency that at this time, your breasts are producing an essential and nutritious fluid that makes your baby immune to some organisms; this is Colostrum. It is a fluid that should be feed to the baby after birth. Since your uterus keeps on expanding, it’s a probability that you’ll have trouble with flatulence and indigestion. Chances are you can’t even wear your favorite jeans for it won’t fit you by now.

12th WEEK OF PREGNANCY

2011-04-30T04:51:00.000+08:00

At last! You have passed through the 11^th week of pregnancy. Probably you’ve felt a decreased tension, stress, fatigue, and most especially the “disturbing” morning sickness. You will definitely notice a huge progress on your signs and symptoms. The greatest report in the 12th week of gestation is that the possibility of miscarriage has already diminished. Now, you start to feel more comfortable and energetic because the hormones in your body start to adjust within your system; at this instant you feel better not only physically but also mentally and spiritually. Maybe you won’t notice the enlargement of you uterus at the past few weeks, but at this point, you will see that the size of your uterus starts to expand and broaden up. You become pregnant and your body has undergone through different hormonal changes.

All through this time your skin becomes extremely susceptible to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays and you will be able to have darkening of the skin or small discolorations like freckles. Just use sunscreen when going out of the house to protect your sensitive skin and prevent from further blemishes. Another concern at this week includes hurtburn! You will feel a burning sensation starting from your throat down to the abdomen; this is just normal. All you have to do is to increase your fluid intake, usually before and after meals (avoid drinking water while eating), stay away from eating spicy foods, and live a healthy lifestyle. Acne is a frequent skin alteration that pregnant women usually experience; it is due to the elevated levels of progesterone in the body. If this acne of yours bothers you much, you should wash your face frequently with a mild cleanser. Remember not to use medications for acne like accutane, it is a strong medication that will lead to a negative effect for you and your baby. Always consult your doctor.

At this week, your baby is about 2-3 inches long, and weighs ½ ounce. While he’s swimming inside your uterus, he is positively trying to make different positions now, dancing and kicking. His heart beats faster and faster at approximately 165 beats per minute and can be heard. His brain begins to produce hormones and the nerve cells of your baby are extremely multiplying fast now. The muscles and brain synchronizes that makes the baby move freely letting his fists clench and open; it’s termed as reflexes. His nervous system starts to develop and become mature. The kidneys start to produce urine and the umbilical cord as well begins in helping the blood for circulation; this cord will serve as sustenance and support for the baby for it carries oxygen and different nutrients to the placenta. Starting this week, your baby’s growth and development maximizes until you reach the end of first trimester of pregnancy.

11th WEEK OF PREGNANCY

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Congratulations! Your baby is now on its human appearance. His hands and feet have individual fingers and toes and not like buds anymore. Approximately, your baby weighs seven grams this week and about 1 ½ to 2 inches long. His blood vessels are still evident within this week given that the baby’s skin is still see-through. His bones begin to solidify and the teeth are starting to come out from the baby’s gums. Since his muscles are already formed during the 10^th week, now he can move freely like dancing in a room full of space; busy stretching and kicking. For the reason that his body is now becoming more well-designed and developed, these movements will be more recurrent but you won’t still feel it until the next month. Even his diaphragm now is forming too. Furthermore, this week is considered mainly the quickest and rapid stage of the baby’s development.

At this period, you will feel more comfortable for this morning sickness of yours starts to fade away plus you will see the improvement into your first trimester signs and symptoms. The energy in your body fills you up, and those fatigue and stress loosens up. You still don’t look like a pregnant lady though but after a couple of weeks, your uterus starts to let the people know that you are pregnant. Since 11^th week started, you will feel some gain on your weight probably on the breasts to compensate with the milk production. But some mothers gain on their hips, buttocks or belly. So help yourself to have a healthy life by eating a fit diet, exercise to maintain in a good shape and avoid those vices that can cause death of the baby.

Do you know Kegal exercise? This is important! This is also called Pelvic floor exercise. Having weak kegal muscles can add to throbbing pain throughout the whole delivery stage. Labor can wane your pelvic muscles and cause uneasiness afterwards. That is why this exercise is used to strengthen the pelvic muscle of your body. Speaking of vices, remember to avoid drinking alcohol (very important thing to bear in mind). It can lead to your baby’s deformities, problems or abnormalities during pregnancy and sometimes you will see it after the baby is delivered. So it is a big NO! Next is smoking, it won’t harm not only the baby but also your health condition. It will lead to gum problems, bleeding, cancer, and a lot more. For your food, please do separate the raw/uncooked meat from other foods. Before eating fruits and vegetables, wash it meticulously because you won’t know if there are still microorganisms there.

10th WEEK OF PREGNANCY

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After those long nine weeks of waiting, now your baby is more than an inch long and can be weighed. Approximately, he weighs 35 – 40 mm now and about the size of a prune. You’ll be amazed that when visit your health care provider now, you will hear the first heartbeat of your precious coming baby and this would indicate that you are really experiencing the true signs of pregnancy. At this period, your baby starts to go through a rapid growth because at the end of this week, he will pass the embryonic phase and will start the fetal stage. Then the growth of internal and vital organs starts to form and have its shape; this includes the baby’s brain, kidney, intestines, and liver. His liver as of now is busy producing blood, and the spinal nerves are detectable at this week. His eyes start to open and external genitalia begin to form.

The most important activity in this stage you can do is exercise and spirit uplifting. Not because you’ll enjoy this but it also has benefits. One good thing about exercise is to relieve stress and help your body become strong and energized when labor and delivery starts ticking. It also gives off endorphins that help your body have a feeling of well-being. But take note, before doing strenuous activities, you must first visit your physician. During your appointment, you’ll take a series of tests to determine your health as well as the baby’s. These are: Hemoglobin- to check for anemia, Pap smear- to check for abnormalities in your cervix, Blood pressure (of course), Urinalysis, Thyroid assessment, and Internal Examination.

Being so conscious about your pregnancy, you’ll always think that you’re so ugly and won’t be appreciated by your partner now. But at this week, most people won’t even notice you are pregnant yet. However after this stage, you will start to feel the slight changes in your body and your husband will begin to notice that your belly transforms into a more rounded shape. You will also gain weight at this week, about 1 –3 pounds. Always remember to encourage your partner to go with you every prenatal visit so he can also ask your doctor what are the most recommended activities that every pregnant women should do. He can also ask if it’s still OK to have sex or not, what are the best positions, or can it lead to miscarriage. Anything under the sun! How about some good news? Your morning sickness will now start to disappear. That’s why this week is considered a week of happiness and joy.

9th WEEK OF PREGNANCY

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At this week, you already missed the second week of your period. You passed the pregnancy test result, as well as the ultrasound. Don’t get nervous or shocked if you have pink spots coming out from you, it’s just normal. But when it comes to the point that the blood turns into bright red with persistent cramping, you really have to go to your health care provider to examine and observe what the problems are; it may lead to miscarriage. Given that your body is experiencing hormonal changes right now, you may also encounter some episodes of indigestion as well as heartburn. All you have to do is avoid eating spicy foods, get rid of lying down after eating, and don’t forget to drink a glass of milk every day. At this week, you will really feel the tension of your exhaustion, morning sickness but remember that this won’t harm you and your baby. Be sure you won’t lose weight during pregnancy because you should be gaining at this point. If you’re experiencing problems, don’t hesitate to go to your doctor.

Now, you’re baby’s figure starts to have its human form, grew about 1 inch long like an olive, with a weight of 10 grams. Defined, ears, nose, and eyes; but can’t see yet because the membranes are still close, her muscles begin to develop making your baby move. Framework (bone structure) starts to harden and have its shape, usually starts with cartilage composition. The tail-like structure disappears, and gonads start to form as testes (boy) and ovaries (girl). With fine developed hands, elbows, toes, and knees; not like buds anymore. Formation of the baby’s intestinal system starts; specifically bile duct, intestines, gallbladder, pancreas, and anus.

If you’re asking is it safe to have sex during gestation? The answer is yes! Muscles of your uterus, solid mucus plug seals the cervix, and the amniotic sac protects the baby and these assures the penis not to get in contact with the baby. Another concern is also gum problems during pregnancy, namely gingivitis. This is expected from all pregnant women between 55 – 75%. Use dental floss every after eating, and choose toothpaste that contains fluoride. So prevent it before it starts, for it may cause premature babies. Take a good rest and sleep, give yourself a break, try to swimming lessons to relieve you from stress and always have a healthy diet.

8th Week of Pregnancy

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By now, I think you have visited your health care provider and had some recommendations and advise about the do's and dont's in pregnancy. Good way to do is to choose a professional physician to guide you from the first trimester up to the third trimester because they are the ones who will guide you through your way from start to finish. Some will just give you few advise and leave you with nothing but just wasted your money instead of giving you a lot of knowledge on how to take care both you and your coming baby. So from this point, select the best health care provider! He or she must discuss your General health status, medical history, usage of contraceptives, medications, or herbs, Genetic diseases in the family, and the drugs you are allergic with.

When you're not yet yet pregnant, I guess you haven't seen the white, pale line that starts from your belly button down to the edge of your symphysis pubis, this line is called linea alba. When you have conceived and pregnancy starts, this pale line will darken and it will become visible. This line is caused by hyperpigmentation caused by increase level of progesterone and estrogen. If you're really bothered with this line, all you have to do is avoid the harmful rays of the sun and don't use bleaching agents, take Folic acid to lessen the skin pigmentation, or just simply cover it with concealer.

The baby inside your womb is approximately about 8-11 mm, and he/she grew above ½ inch longer, a bit bigger than a tiny grape. At this week, the baby's genitals will be their ovaries or testes that will serve as their reproductive organ. His face gets more detailed and precise, His 10 cute tiny toes and fingers are developed, His nose starts to project outward, the upper lip begins to have it's shape, and the beating of the heart gets stronger and quickly around 150 beats per minute, like it's in for a race.

Since you're in the climax of stress and fatigue of being a mother at this trimester, all you have to do is enjoy your husband's company. Both of you should go to your health care provider, at the time of your scheduled date for prenatal check-up. Considering you are a couple, you two should understand one another and be united. Even the baby is not in the outside world yet,he knows that his parents are taking the risks for you to be born with love and care. Tell everyone that you're becoming a future mother and let them suggest what are the things to do and what should be avoided for you to become a successful, nurturing parent.

7th Week of Pregnancy

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Believe me, the most common concern or issue in this week is your skin especially having Striae gravidarum or what we call “Stretch Marks.” Why? Because women fear of having this. Research tells that 60-90% of pregnant mothers will have this during the course of their pregnancy. These marks will appear pinkish on fair skinned ladies while appear to be lighter than the skin that surrounds the stretch mark for dark skinned women. The part where these will occur the most will be on your lower abdomen as well as your buttocks, arms, and thighs. Anyway, you wont have to worry because these marks will eventually fade after you deliver your baby and will soon have the appearance like silver linings. Other concerns will be the excessive sweating and growth of hair in different areas in the body.

In this week, your food cravings will be intense. You might be surprised that you suddenly love to eat guava in rice when before you think of it as a junk. You're starving for peanut butter when you really hate it the time when you're not yet pregnant. And the foods you really love to eat before wont pass your taste now, this is called Food Aversion. The funny part here is when your husband get to run on markets even at midnight or malls with just plain shirt, bathrobe or slippers just to buy your unusual cravings for food. Your morning sickness gets worse so you need to limit your food intake, Have enough rest and sleep during daytime, Eat some salty chips for it will be a satisfaction during pregnancy and this will help increase the volume of your blood. Part of this Aversion is your increased sense of smell. You'll avoid those foods having strong odors like onion and garlic, while foods having less odors make it your new mouth watering favorite and cravings.

At this week, your baby's weight is less that 500 mg and nearly 1 inch in length, about 7-9 mm. The body slowly shapes and his or her nipple follicles, hair, tongue, and eyelids starts forming already. The toes and elbows also starts to be evident. The hand plate begins to exist. About sex? You don't have to worry at all, it's fine! because you can do this even when you're pregnant and your libido or sexual urge intensifies. Just enjoy the company of your husband and let him know of your feelings so he would understand you as well.

6th Week of Pregnancy

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Congratulations! A positive result for the pregnancy test, and internal Ultrasound. In this week of pregnancy, your baby has formed a lot of parts in the body. These are the; Nose, Fore brain prominence, Lungs, Spine (or the baby's tail), Jaw, Heart prominence (circulatory system), Lower Limb Bud, and the Upper Limb Bud that has webbed-like anatomy that will be the future toes and fingers, as well as the baby's palate; and by the end of this week, he or she will be 4-6 mm like the size of a pumpkin seed. At this point in time, you will feel more dizzy and your nausea gets worse because of the rise of your hormone level. It is normal to vomit each day, or often times; you wouldn't know when will it strike. The dark portion of your nipples “areola” gets darker, and your breasts starts to get a little bit heavy and you feel like it's swollen. Avoid using a loose, absorbent material used as a litter box to clean the feces and urine disposal system for pets such as cats for it may cause Toxoplasmosis (a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii that infects warm blooded animals, but the primary host is the family of cats).

The most common problem that every pregnant woman grumble about this week is Heartburn. Some will gain about a lot of pounds, but some will lose their normal weight. Some will have episodes of bleeding, pink spots or sudden cramping, but nothing to worry about for this is normal in pregnancy. But be sure not to have excessive bleeding or persistent cramping for it is a sign of miscarriage and you have to consult your physician if this happens. This is the right week to visit your health care provider and try to ask things that you concern the most like the types of birthing technique. The first step in physical exam is weighing your body's mass, it should be in normal range; not too little and not too much. For mothers who complain about their vitamins for their pregnancy, one good thing to take those supplements are before they go to sleep or at least after every meal. Second step is to take the mother's blood pressure to know if there is a possibility of hypertension. Then to examine the breasts to figure out unevenness or distortion. Lastly is I.E or Internal Examination to check for foreign bodies and to test for cervical motion tenderness that can be seen with women who has pelvic inflammatory disease.

5th Week of Pregnancy

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After you have revealed that you are POSITIVE and there's a living being inside your womb, next will all be worries about your appearance. At this week, all you have in mind is the question “Will I still be sexy or beautiful even though I'm pregnant”? And other goes “I hope I wont have a lot of stretch marks”. For some, “What if my baby will be abnormal or he will die inside my womb”? Well! For those who can read this, it is a natural concern that every woman should know. Not only pregnant mothers but also all the ladies out there, for them to be aware of what will happen in the cycle of pregnancy. And these worries will make you lead a step to prevent miscarriage, because this is the common problem in the first trimester of pregnancy. Noticeable signs should be reported immediately like persistent pain in the lower back or too much discharge from the mother's vagina.

Initial step to do is to visit your physician and have a check up then calculate your due date so that your health care provider would know what to recommend you and gave you prescriptions on the vitamins you need to take, mainly Folic acid (approximately .4 mg) because it contains a high iron content. Don't take OTC or over the counter drugs for it may harm the baby. Live a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly, read different books about the effects, top recommended and as well as the warning signs of exercise. Maintain a healthy diet and take care of yourself for your becoming child. Certain concerns includes the previously unknown infection or problems with the woman's cervix and uterus that will be categorized as risk factors. Woman who excessively smokes, drink alcohol or even take drugs are at risk for problems with their pregnancy and may lead to miscarriage.

There are different reactions for every person who takes a positive test. Some will hide it for months, afraid that their parents or relatives will know. While some are too excited and some would even dance with joy because they will now become a mother and look forward to hug and kiss her child in the next coming months to come. And tell you! You wont forget this certain moment of your life. Just buy at least 3-4 pregnancy test kit to make sure that you are really positive and the first test is not defective. Lastly is to talk to your husband (if you have), especially your parents when your a teen, and as well as your doctor for recommendations. Tell them what you feel and just relax, take a deep breath. And now tell yourself “I will be a great mom”!

4th Week of Pregnancy

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In this week of your pregnancy, the becoming baby in your womb is still considered a very small ball at this point, and it measures approximately .078 inches in length. At this moment of time, you will start to experience the what we call “early pregnancy symptoms” like frequent headache, breast tenderness, persistent backache and other early symptoms of pregnancy. Every women should know that a lot of these signs and symptoms are very similar to the days you've been experiencing before you start you're period. There also times that some of the pregnant women doesn't exhibit any of these symptoms except of having an irregular period or late menses. So if you're having these late period of yours, one important thing to do is to buy a Pregnancy Test kit and examine your urine if the result will become POSITIVE because this is considered the earliest detection to know if you are really pregnant. Then you should test it again after a week.

In this period of time, the placenta is starting to develop and produces the nourishment to the fetus as well as the important hormones that the baby needs in order to grow healthy. Here, the movement of blood from the main vessels to the circulation starts with a basic or fundamental movement. The baby receives oxygen as well as the his or her different important needs in order to grow and live inside the mother's womb. Now, what is happening in your baby right now? There are three main layers to your baby that will form the main system in it's body; the tissues as well as the organs. These three layers are ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Each of these layers has their own primary function.

Ectoderm will serve as the baby's Nervous Stem and this involves the brain, integumentary system (skin), hair, nails, sweat glands, mammary glands, and the covering of the tooth that makes it shiny and strong. Mesoderm if the most important layer of the baby, because it will be the baby's heart (circulatory system), muscles, and blood vessels. This includes the sex organs, kidneys, bladder and everything that concerns the urogenital system. The last layer is endoderm that serves as the covering of the lungs and will develop the linings of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, thyroid, and same with the pancreas. Together with these, are also the development of the legs and arms but isn't detectable yet.

3rd Week of Pregnancy

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There's a lot going on inside your womb now, yes! A lot. And that tiny little ball corresponds hundreds to thousands of cells that multiplies faster and faster each passing day. And when the tiny ball in your womb “blastocyte” resides in the thick lining of your uterus, then starts the production of HCG hormone (human chorionic gonadotropin). This hormone will make the pregnancy test results to POSITIVE consisting with two lines that tells you “I am pregnant.” It will directly inform the ovaries to stop releasing eggs and activates heighten production of Estrogen as well as Progesterone which stimulates the growth of the placenta and prevents the lining of the uterus from shedding. If you still missed your period about a couple of days and the pregnancy test tells you Negative, then try again for you to know if there is really a human being formed inside your womb.

Everyone of us is unique so even the babies grow a little differently during the cycle of pregnancy. At the same time, amniotic fluid (is the nourishing and protecting liquid; "inhaled" and "exhaled" by the fetus) is starting to form around the blastocyte and later on will become what we call “amniotic sac.” this will protect the baby for weeks to months from any injury that may cause trauma and deficiency. Because the development is still on it's earliest stage, the placenta this time cant support the needs of the baby yet until the end of next week. So at this moment, this tiny little ball of cells is starting to receive enough nourishment as well as oxygen that passes through the fundamental circulation that connects the baby to the blood vessels of the mother's uterine wall.

At 3 weeks, maybe you wont notice that you're a mother now because sometimes, there are no changes yet but in different cases, some women can also be aware that they are ovulating. Some will just ignore the red or pink spots caused by the egg penetrating into the uterine lining and increased discharges. While some will really take a look if they are positively pregnant. At this time, the right choice to know is to weigh yourself at one time to see the difference for you may feel a slight bloating of your abdomen due to ovulation. As time goes by, you will see and find out that your waistline is broadening. Remember ladies, if you knew your a mother now, please be aware of the changes such as weight gain during pregnancy for this is natural.

2nd Week of Pregnancy

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When a sperm and a fertilized egg unites, then comes pregnancy. And when a zygote forms, all we have to do is accept the truth that we are pregnant and will soon become a mother who has to take care and guide their coming child. Second week of pregnancy is same as the first week so as a pregnant mother, you should always have in mind that you have to know all the resources needed and avoid foods that should not be eaten.And this would be the last week that your body will be only your body, because at this time, you will have the start of a new life inside of you . Signs and Symptoms during the second week of pregnancy is same with the first week.

It usually occurs after 10-14 days after ovulation ( the process in a woman's menstrual cycle which her mature ovarian follicle ruptures and releases an ovum) this include cramping, a large amount of vaginal discharge; increased than the usual, an increase in body temperature that falls about .6 degrees, manifested by fatigue, a metallic taste in the mouth, nausea and vomiting, tenderness of breasts, frequent urination, and lastly a missed period. Right now, even though the mother's placenta is just starting to be built, much less equipped, enhanced, and embellished. In the next 8 weeks of pregnancy, their tiny little pad will be complete and ready for them.

The instance when the sperm meet the egg, then you and your partner each popped both of your 23 chromosomes to create this new human being, all of that was immediately cultivated out. Even though you won't know it for few months yet, the gender/sex of your baby, his or her hair and eye color, and even to some extent of his or her personality, has all already been decided. In the first trimester of pregnancy, you should be very careful of what you're eating, drinking, and even the medication you are using. Taking caffeine, OTC or over the counter drugs, Alcoholism, Smokers/ passive smokers, and not prescribed drugs, are considered high risks and are harmful for the growing baby. Placenta previa and pulmonary disease are the greatest chances caused in pregnancies with pregnant smokers. While babies can lead to speech problems, motor development disabilities and neural tube defect from alcohol use. At this point, you should start to add 300 caloric intake everyday to support your babies health and needs, this includes vegetables, low-fat dairy, fruits,and whole grains.

1st Week of Pregnancy

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Normally, A single egg lives about 12-24 hours after leaving the ovary of
a woman. This ovulation may be affected by illness, stress, and sedentary lifestyle. In the first week of pregnancy, nothing is happening yet but for a bit of time just be prepared because the stage of birth is being set. It depends on the person. Some knew that she's pregnant in the first week of her pregnancy, because you will feel a weight in your uterus and some cramping or shocking feelings in your genitals. You will also become nauseous, will develop enhanced sense of smell and taste, dizziness, fainting, missed period, enlarging of nipples, darkening of the areola, sore and tender breasts, constipation, and frequent urination as well as what we call "Morning sickness" in the first week. You could spot, also. But, some ladies doesn't know they're already pregnant. However, most women do not show any symptoms until a month has gone by, some will just notice it after 2-3 months and realize that some of her body part slightly changes.

One way to confirm that you're pregnant is through Pregnancy test kit and a constant visit to the doctor. You can also try to have a blood or urine test. This test will help you in determining the presence of HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin) hormone. What is HCG? it is a hormone that's made by the pregnant woman's placenta. This is something that holds up structure and helps the supplementary development of the mother's placenta in an early stage of pregnancy. A serum test or what we call pregnancy blood test measures the correct quantity of the pregnancy hormone or HCG in the woman's blood. Because this is produced by the placenta, the presence of this Hormone in a woman’s bloodstream or urine tells us that she is most apparently pregnant.

If you're feeling tired sometimes, prevalent than normal days, there is a strong likelihood that you are pregnant. Too much fatigue is an affect brought by increased levels of hormones during pregnancy in your body. Also, some or definitely women get unusual food desires during the early stage of pregnancy or even disgust to certain types of food you really loved before. If you see any signs, you may be certain that you're pregnant.

The most important thing to do here is to accept the reality that in a way, you will soon become a mother. And starting at this point, at least you will know what are the certain things that need to be prepared and the things that should be avoided to protect not only the baby's health but for the both of you.