You are 15 Weeks Pregnant!
WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOU
When will you "show"? At 15 weeks of pregnancy your uterus is just popping up above the pubic bone. You are at a very in-between stage right now. You may not yet look pregnant to the world -- or you may have already popped out. There is a great variation in the time your pregnancy becomes visible. This usually occurs between 14 and 20 weeks. If this is your second or third pregnancy, you are probably "showing" sooner than a first-time mom because the muscles of your abdomen are a bit more lax, and the uterus tends to fall forward more easily because of the relaxation of the supporting ligaments.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOUR BABY
Baby's skin is very thin, and blood vessels can be seen underneath. The skin is covered with a fine, fuzzy hair called lanugo, which will not fall out until your baby nears full-term. The heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood per day. This week marks a period of rapid growth, so get your rest!
EATING FOR TWO
Carrot muffins are a great way to get vitamin A:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 cup skim milk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1 cup carrots, grated
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl. In a second bowl, combine milk, beaten egg, sugar, oil and orange peel. Then gently stir in grated carrots, raisins and nuts. Add the carrot mixture all at once to the dry ingredients, mixing just until the flour mixture is moistened. Spray muffin pan with Pam or another nonstick spray and fill to three quarters full. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes, till lightly browned. Makes 12 healthy and delicious muffins.
FACT OF THE WEEK
Sex: During pregnancy, you either love it or hate it. Books often tout the benefits of an increased blood flow to the pelvic area, which can stimulate sexual arousal. Some non-orgasmic women have had their first orgasm while pregnant. For those of you who fall into the "I want more" category, the end of nausea and fatigue will make you a very happy and willing partner.
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