Fetal movement near the end of the month (but usually not this early, unless this is your second or subsequent pregnancy)
Emotionally
Mood swings, which may include irritability, irrationality, inexplicable weepiness
Excitement and/or apprehension—if you have started to feel and look pregnant at last
Frustration at being “in between”—your regular wardrobe doesn’t fit anymore, but you’re not looking pregnant enough for maternity clothes
A feeling you’re not quite together—you’re scattered, forgetful, drop things, have trouble concentrating
What You Can Expect at This Month’s Checkup
This month, you can expect your practitioner to check the following, though there may be variations depending on your particular needs and on your practitioner’s style of practice:
Weight and blood pressure
Urine, for sugar and protein
Fetal heartbeat
Size of uterus, by external palpation (feeling from the outside)
Height of fundus (top of the uterus)
Hands and feet for swelling, and legs for varicose veins
Symptoms you’ve been experiencing, especially unusual ones
Questions or problems you want to discuss—have a list ready
