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Your baby's crown-to-rump length is almost 2.5 inches and she now weighs between 8 and 14 grams! In just three weeks, your baby's size has more than doubled and begins to look a lot more human. Even though you won't be able to feel your baby moving at this time, you can stimulate him and he will squint, open his mouth and move his fingers or toes.

By the end of this week, your uterus is too large to remain completely in your pelvis. You might be able to feel your uterus above your pubic bone. The uterus will continue to grow throughout your pregnancy and will return to its usual size within a few weeks after delivery. Before pregnancy, the uterus is almost solid and holds less than 0.3 ounces. During pregnancy, your uterus will become a thin-walled, muscular container that will hold the fetus, amniotic fluid and placenta. Before pregnancy, the uterus weighs approximately 2.5 ounces and when your baby is born, it will weigh almost 40 ounces!

Because most of the structures are already formed at this point, few will be formed after this time. The structures will continue to grow and develop throughout the remainder of your pregnancy. Your baby's skeletal system now has centers if bone formation in most of the bones. The digestive system is capable of making contractions that push food through the bowels and it is also able to absorb sugar. The pituitary gland beginning to make hormones. You will probably be able to hear your baby's heartbeat with a Doppler at this time!

This week may be the first week that you begin to feel better! Morning sickness often tends to improve or diminish at this time. You may begin to show slightly, especially if this is not your first pregnancy. You will feel more comfortable in loose clothing, such as maternity clothes. In addition to your tummy getting larger your breasts, hips, legs and sides may be getting bigger also.

Your baby develops reflexes and the skin is very sensitive.
The brain is fully formed, and the child can feel pain. the baby may even suck his thumb. The eyelids now cover the eyes, and will remain shut until the seventh month to protect the delicate optical nerve fibers.

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2ndchild - 2.7 hours ago
I just had my second ultrasound and it was so amazing to see the little babe moving around. This is my second pregnancy and with my first the heart rate was 176 and a boy and this time it was 176 again so I'm wondering/hoping it'll be another little guy! Good luck to everyone. Enjoy your ultrasounds if you get them! I already want another one, but I think I have to wait until 20 wks.

glamour313 - 4.4 hours ago
Same here I didnt feel any movement till week 17-18, it was flutters and popping. not looking foward to the cervix kicks that happens week 30+ I can still feel those lol

christi21 - 5.5 hours ago
Hey ladies I'm from week 23.just thought I'd peek n and see wats going on n this week.anyways I'm preg for the 3rd time nw.I started feeling movement w my first one at 16-17wks with my 2nd the movement started at 16wks and w this one I felt him at 15wks.also with all 3 of my boys there heartrates were always high so the old wives tales were wrong w me.oh and the earliest I found out the gender was w this lil boy at 16wks.there's no way u can detect the gender at 8-10wks.the private parts look alike.there not even developed enough.the earliest is like 13wks but even then its not 100% I had an ultrasound at 12wks and they wouldn't even guess bc the genitals were not developed enough and the baby was still to small.anyways I wish all u mommies the best of luck.enjoy every day bc preg sure does fly by fast!

dinorah - 6.5 hours ago
Its my first day in wk 13... I'll see all you ladies there! Take care :-)

thinkpink - 10.3 hours ago
trpplets..yes, I am having very restless sleep and finding it very hard to fall asleep, even though I feel tired. This has just happened to me in the 13th week. Nature is getting us ready for that baby!

tripplets - 10.8 hours ago
hallo ladies in week 12....is anyone having sleepless nights like me?

katfishes - 12.5 hours ago
Had my first ultrasound on Wednesday. Was great to see the little Raspberry wriggling around. Has a strong like for sucking it's thumb and fingers at this stage. Very cute!!!! Heartbeat was good and strong and everything where it was meant to be. A big load of our minds!! Good luck to all of you who are coming up to your 1st u/s. It is like nothing else you have experienced!!!

angels-1st-angel - 1 days ago
I know a lot of you had already had u/s etc...but I can't have one until 20 weeks. Yesterday, I met my Obgyn and I got to hear my baby's heartbeat for the FIRST TIME!!! Wow...what a feeling.

hopeful2b - 1 days ago
HI. For everyone wondering about two heart beats.....My friend went for her 10 week u/s and they found a twin there that they did not see on thier first scan. So it is possible to have two little ones in there.

Madismom429 - 1 days ago
Adyi, That happened to us a year and a half ago. It is hard but you will get through it and get pregnant again. You just have to believe all babies are angels of God and they are his, not ours. God Bless you and hopefully we will see you back here soon with some good news.

JuliePierce07 - 1 days ago
I also added my u/s pix from week 5 and 7 so you can see how our twins looked early on.

JuliePierce07 - 1 days ago
Dinorah and waitingfornumber2: I am having twins and my doctor couldn't find two distinct heartbeats with the doppler last week (11weeks 5days). I have an u/s this morning with my perinatologist for my 1st trimester screening and hopefully they are both still in there. My ob wasn't concerned, he just said I can't find two this early. If you want twins then hopefully you did hear two but I still thinks it's cool just to hear one =) Good luck to you.

dinorah - 1 days ago
waitingfornumber2, my dh and I heard the same thing. I'm not sure if its normal or not, but I am anxiously awaiting my nxt appt. I was actually recording that 'doppler session' we were having and you can hear my DH say 'there's 2! i hear 2 heartbeats!' and so I'm saving it just in case there really are 2. 1 or 2 babies.... we are very excited either way!

Our1stMiracle - 1 days ago
Lovelyluney:my dh said he knew someone who was told all the way through until their gender scan there was only one...then surprise!!! Waitingfornumber2: please let me know how your scan goes on tues. I didn't say anything to my dh until last night cause I didn't want him to think I'm crazy. My cousin was with me and she heard it to...I guess we will find out on dec 22!!! Good luck to you!!!

maz1982 - 1 days ago
adyi i am so sorry to hear that, you take care of yourself you are in my families thoughts x x x x x

adyi - 1 days ago
I went for my 12weeks scan this morning they said that my baby died at 9weeks,that was 3 weeks ago we are so heartbreak.I am going for DC tom. Goodluck to all, with your Angels In side you.x

Swift-Heart - 2 days ago
I'm 12 w5d now and have already had 3 u/s. First was because of very slight spotting and also a dating scan, the 2nd was at my ob/gyn's rooms, he has a machine there and checks it at every appointment, and the 3rd I had today was the NT scan. I see my ob/gyn on Monday so I'll get to see 'Smudge' again then as well :-) and lucky for me because I'm in the Aust Defence Force all my expenses are paid for....I don't pay a cent. So I'll have a scan at least once a month and don't have to outlay any $$$. But I'm a worrier....so it's probably a good thing I can see Smudge so often...it helps me to de-stress a little :-)

waitingfornumber2 - 2 days ago
our1stmiracle, i haven't told anyone but last night i was using my doppler and i noticed two different heart rates, they were very close together, and i kept moving it back and forth between the two and moved around and found mine so that i could make sure it wasn't that. I was thinking maybe it was just cause i was at a different angle so i didn't want to say anything to my hubby cause i didn't want him to think i'm nuts, i have a sonogram on tuesday so if there are two they will be able to tell us then. I had an u/s at 9 weeks, but they can hide behind one another... we will see i guess.

waitingfornumber2 - 2 days ago
I wish there was no such thing as in laws!!!

lovelyluney - 2 days ago
Our1stMiracle - thats pretty crazy! i have no idea how fast a heart rate can change but thats a fast change in a really short time. ive heard of women that are told to be carring 1 baby but at thier 17-20 week ultra sound 2 babies are found. ? only time will tell huh.

huggie - 2 days ago
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Carriebaby28 - 2 days ago
Hello week 12!!!!

Butterfly25 - 2 days ago
nikisfirst - I felt my daughter move at 16 weeks the first time. It felt like little flutters.

mama2katelyn - 2 days ago
madismom- I don't do any of the genetic testing either. It all has such high rates of false positives and creates so much unecessary worry. I would rather just pray for a healthy baby and enjoy my pregnancy. :)

Our1stMiracle - 2 days ago
Hi ladies I hope everyone is feeling great!!! Yesterday was my first day in week 12 and had a bit of a scare. Had some cramping and blood tinged discharge. Turns out its from a bad yeast inf from strong antibiotics I was taking. It irritated my cervix. Anyways the nurse practionier used the doppler to listen to the heartbeat and found it at 147...then moved the doppler immediately and found it at 156!!! I know the heartbeat fluctuates, but does it that quick or could there possibly be two babies in there??? This is my first pregnancy so I don't know. I have had ultrasounds and only ever saw one baby.please give me your suggestions ladies. Thanks!!!

citaylor - 2 days ago
nikkisfirst - I felt my 1st baby around 17 weeks. When I layed down at night I would just lay as still as possible and focus all my attention on my belly - and I felt what was like 3 little bubbles breaking inside me. The first night I doubted it, the second night I was convinced because I knew it wasn't gas. It didn't happen everyday at first, but over the next few weeks it got more and more frequent. Feeling a baby move inside of you is one of the most amazing sensations you will ever have! I looking forward to feeling this baby moving!

TruLov3 - 2 days ago
glamour313- i was told that you only need more u/s if you or your baby are at a higher risk.

TruLov3 - 2 days ago
glamour313- im in your boat i got my first at 7 weeks to confirm pregnancy and then they told me i will only have two ... one at 20-24 wks then another around 32-35... there are some places you can pay for u/s .. i may go that route to find out the gender only.. in FLA its 75$

nikkisfirst - 2 days ago
yay week 12....starting to feel a little anxious though since it's been 2 weeks since we got to hear the heartbeat and another 2 weeks till my next appt. Still no signs of showing and haven't felt any type of movement. I can't wait til I can feel him/her moving around so I know everythings ok. For all you mom's that have been through this before......when did you start feeling movement the first time?

firstbayb4me - 2 days ago
waitingfornumber2- I know what the mother in law thing is like... we were renting the house joes dad built from his mother for what was supposed to be 2 more years until we figured out if we wanted to buy in CT or out of state, and she goes ahead and tells us we need to move because shes selling the house. and this comes right before the holiday and right after we found out i was pregnant. now on top of finding a place we can afford with joe layed off, im worrying about the baby and my three rescue american pitbulls that i cannot find a place to rent that will allow them. My 8 year old female who i rescued from the fighting ring as a bait dog needs to be put down because of her addisons and seperation anxiety from me if i cant find a place to keep her. The baby is my main priority but a rescue is like adopting. you cant turn back on that. it took three year of training for her to act like a normal dog again. all of this and she owed so much still on this house she will make 15 grand. thats it. I told joe its his mother so if he feels the need to talk to her he can but my family would never throw us and their expected grandchild out on the street in winter so i will never speak to her again and if she thinks she will get to meet her grandchild shes crazy. some people just arent worth the aggrivation. and semi-sweet- I say if you were lucky enough to find out this early, good for you! and if its a girl... like you said, as long as its healthy!

melanie1 - 2 days ago
Semi Sweet I believe you, I am sure you can see male gentiles, anything is possible. Who cares what anyone else thinks.

semi-sweet - 2 days ago
Hi Ladies, Who is to say you can't see gentials at 8 or ten weeks. All babies grow differently and I know what I saw. Not only did three techs confirm my doctor did as well. I know it may seem odd but again I know what I saw and these were all by 3d and 4d ultrasounds. In addition, if it turns out to be GIRL! Great! I really do not care either way. I just want a healthy BABY!!!!!

momof609 - 2 days ago
Glamour313- I agree with you on the shot and my dr tells me he will offer it but not recommend it to anyone because he doesnt know the long term risks. I wasnt going to get it anyway but that was his opinion when I told him NO WAY.

mainemomma - 2 days ago
glamour313- I would ask your Dr. again about the shot...I was back and forth too but I haven't heard of a Dr. yet who doesn't agree with the fact that the benefit outways the risk. Getting swine flu during pregnancy is no joke. Again, hope I'm not putting my two cents in too much but we are all going to be really pregnant in the thick of flu season (this winter/early spring) when it is the most dangerous to get sick! Maybe you could ask for some second opinions...because I really feel like a Dr. should be giving you helpful info for you to make a choice, not just saying no!

glamour313 - 2 days ago
wow how do you ladies get all these u/s?? I dont get another till week 18-20 :(

glamour313 - 2 days ago
H1N1- about 2 weeks ago I was all for it. Now im not going to get it. Not giving it to my 15month old son either. His doctor doesnt recommend it cause he said he doesnt know the long term out come of the shot and is not going to tell me thing will be fine.

waitingfornumber2 - 2 days ago
madismom- i agree with you, i didn't have any testing done with my son, i told the dr i didn't want anything as soon as he asked there was no way i would terminate, and so it didn't matter to me. I've had a rough week, i found out that at my wedding my husband's aunt(that he used to be really close to) said that he was just inheriting a car payment when he married me!!! How could someone say this at a wedding? And it wasn't even true, i paid my own car payment until i was 6 months pregnant and stopped working! I wrote her on facebook and asked her about it, i know it was 2 years ago, but that was our wedding day, and that's obviously all she thinks of me, his moms side of the family has nothing to do with us or our son, and I have never been anything but nice to them when they didn't deserve it. His mom and i did get into once because she was telling everyone when i was pregnant with my son that i didn't invite her to the babyshower, before i had even sent out invites and had already told her she was invited! I did invite her, and she didn't come! His mom is a former(possibly present) druggie and didn't have much to do with my husband or his sister, i'm thinking about just not speaking to them anymore or going to their christmas or anything, i don't deserve the way that i'm treated by them, and i have plenty of family that loves me and my son, and cody's dad and his step mom are wonderful to us.

momof609 - 2 days ago
madismom- I agree with your decision. I think God will bless your feelings also.

Madismom429 - 2 days ago
I saw my doc on Mon and he asked me about the AFP test which should be done next month but I refused it. I would never have an abortion 1st off and so many women I know that had the AFP test come back abnormal had stressed for 7 months and turns out nothing was wrong. Then my aunt whose test came back fine had a baby with complications. So I believe in leaving it up to God and whatever I get will just deal with it at that time. Why is everyone around me making me feel guilty about that choice? Should I reconsider?

dinorah - 2 days ago
Swift... Now I love lemonade and pickle juice :-) whereas before I got pregnant I was never a fan of pickles or lemonade.

momof609 - 2 days ago
anyone else seen this site showing genetalia development? What do you all think? http://www.baby2see.com/gender/external_genitals.html

Butterfly25 - 2 days ago
swift-heart: Yes I love lemonade it is the one thing that was the same last pregnancy and this pregnancy for me. I make the country time lemonade and have one glass each night.

thinkpink - 2 days ago
OK semi...I guess EVERYTHING is BIGGER in Texas!!! LOL

thinkpink - 2 days ago
semi-sweet..how in the world can they tell you gender at 8 or even 10 weeks when the genitals aren't even developed yet? And who are these techs that would even bother to take a guess at that point?

Swift-Heart - 3 days ago
Anyone else got a thing for Lemondade at the moment? Random I know...

mandak - 3 days ago
for all of you that think they are finding out the sex of your baby don't get to excited with my 3rd child i had 3 u/s all saying it was a boy one of them at 13 weeks 15 weeks and 16 weeks. everything was there for it to be a boy i have pics on my page of them and guess what we went back at 20 weeks and i have a beautiful little girl. so i wouldn;t start shopping just yet.

waitingfornumber2 - 3 days ago
Ok something really strange just happened to me, and i don't even know how to explain it, i'm sitting here on the couch, and i take a deep breath, and kind of move to get comftorable, and i feel this extremely strange feeling where my uterus is all of a sudden, it didn't hurt, but i've never felt anything like it, it shocked and I was like doubled over it was like something moved i know it wasn't the baby, it felt like something that wasn't supposed to move!!! But now it's over with, i have no clue what it was, has this happened to anyone else?

waitingfornumber2 - 3 days ago
I'm really falling in love with the name Adlee Paige and Adelynn Grace for a girl, but i don't think my husband will like them, the only name he likes is Emma. I told him the only way i'd name my daughter Emma is if it was Emma Claire like two names in one. Anyway, i just think it's overused, and i'd like something different!!!

semi-sweet - 3 days ago
Hi Ladies, many of you may remember my post a few week back when I asked for advice on picking a name for my son. I have been reluctant to post anymore than that. But, I am happy to say I have passed the 12 week mark by a few days. Thank God. In addition, Yes I do know the sex and it has been confirmed more than once. I've had an ultrasound every two weeks since 6 weeks of pregnancy with my last being yesterday. Moreover, I was told that it was a BOY for thr first time at my 8 week ultrasound again at 10 weeks and again yesterday (All confirmations were by different ultrasound techs). I've seen the lil pee time and time again and I have no doubts that its a BOY. Keep the faith they maybe able to tell you the sex this early, I'm living proof of that and I'm thankful that I know the sex early enough to prepare.

sare32 - 3 days ago
on the 16th Novemeber @ 10:44am - me and the other half (john) went to the hospital, we had a morning appointment so was all good. We did not have to wait long before we were taken in for the scan. It was AMAZING..the little one would not keep still for ages and was jumping about. I have posted a picture on my profile page for you to have a look at. I am not aware of the sex of the baby however my next scan is the 15th Jan 10, this is were I will know....I am happy happy happy....

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