The 8(a) Streamlined Technology Application Resource for Services. (STARS) II Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) â â8(a) STARS IIâ, a/k/a âSTARS IIâ, is a Multiple Award (MA), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity. (IDIQ) contract to provide information technology (IT) services and IT services-. based solutions which may include the integration of ancillary support which is.
Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images. First Trimester. Many women may find their appetites changes very early in the first trimester of pregnancyâpossibly even before they know that they are pregnant. Some women may suddenly find themselves not hungry at all, and that even the mere thought of food makes them feel ill.
After the embryo implants in your uterus, your body produces a pregnancy hormone called hCG (aka human chorionic gonadotropin), which can trigger more an increase in urination. Unfortunately, the frequent urge to pee isn't limited to just the first trimester. As your pregnancy progresses, your pre-pregnancy blood volume increases by nearly 50 percent. This extra fluid gets processed through your kidneys and ends up in your bladderâmeaning youâre off to the bathroom again.