
You are now in your second trimester! Your baby's crown to rump length is 3.2 to 4.5 inches long and he weighs approximately 1 ounce now. Your baby is about the size of the average fist.
Now that you are into your second trimester, you may be starting the best part of your pregnancy. You will probably start to feel more energetic and you may get the `pregnancy glow`. Your uterus is beginning to swell week by week and you can follow its progress by locating the top of the uterus. The position of the top of the uterus will continue to gradually move up your abdomen, from beneath the pubic line to above your navel. Maternity clothes are probably necessary now. You might also experience hemorrhoids, which are painful dilated blood vessels around or inside the anus.

At this time, your baby's face is becoming more developed. The cheeks and bridge of his nose appear and the ears move from the sides of his neck to much higher on his head. The eyes continue to come closer together. A big development from this week onward is the development of lanugo. Lanugo is the fine hair that grows over almost your entire baby. The hairs grow in whirled patterns that follow the grain of his skin. These patterns later give way to your baby's fingerprints. The lanugo will be shed before birth and replaced by thicker, coarser hairs. Your baby's thyroid gland has matured and starts to produce hormones. If your baby is a boy, the prostate will appear and the ovaries descend from the abdomen into the pelvis in baby girls.
If you are having the Chorionic Villus sampling test (to check for Down's syndrome) it's done round about now.
The embryo`s soft cartilage is now being replaced with ` real` chalk bones.
Your baby has eyebrows, but no eyelashes. Fine, light hair also begins to grow.
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Show latest comments from all weeksduskpoo -
3.1 hours ago
Hi all! So i have a concern.....i'm not sure but i think maybe i have some very strange looking stretch marks on both breasts. It looks like someone drew an x across each one. It's so strange looking that i wonder if it's not some imprint from sleeping funny or from clothing that just hasn't gone away yet. Is it possible to get stretch marks there so soon? And is that what they usually look like?Erin A -
4.6 hours ago
i dont know really but i would think its not because everything im told and read the NT test cant be done after 13 weeks and 6 days Lindie -
6.9 hours ago
Hi Ladies! Finally in week 14! woohoo! Question for you...is NT testing the same as the down syndrome testing? I am scheduled to go in for the Cystic Fibrosis testing and the Down's testing in a couple of weeks, and I just don't have any idea what the NT testing is!! Let me know! Thanks :)MasonsMOMMY -
6.9 hours ago
Into week 14 yay!!! I am still feeling totally exhausted. By the time I get home from work all I want to do is lay on the couch. Is anyone else feeling exhausted? We are moving out of our place at the end of the month and I can't even get up to pack. I just want my energy back! diamondjadeandbean -
12.2 hours ago
Heh, this kiddo is going to be tap dancer or a gymnast! LOL Any time I drink OJ, or eat pickles I get kicks and tumbles. I put the doppler on to hear what was going on in there, and I could feel and hear the kicks and squirms. It's heartbeat was higher than it's been lately so I guess this one is like it's daddy-a sweettooth! LOLSpike -
13.4 hours ago
im in that boat megan,
i woke up in the middle of the night after having a bad dream and just couldnt stop crying, and i keep snapping at my husband who thankfully just goes meh and ignores me ^_^ a few times this week ive thought that i could feeel the baby, though im not sure if its realy her or just wishfull thinking??? anyone else felt anything?shari81 -
15.8 hours ago
So now that I am well rested (was on a long a long road trip) How is everyone this week? I am personally excited to being one week closer to finding out the gender of my baby (provided he/she cooperates) Take care ladies!!Megan -
16.1 hours ago
last day in week 14... man i am having a bad preggo night... my hormones are a mess. im so moody! anyone else in the same boat?Meegan -
21.6 hours ago
jennywren - it is discrimination if an employer doesn't hire you b/c your pregnant...that's a huge lawsuit. Don't even stress about it - just get out there and show those people what you are workin with - woo them with your intellect, that's what really counts!jennywren -
22.6 hours ago
Thanks Girls!Rebekahs-mama -
22.7 hours ago
jennywren - I think most women plan to be out about 6 weeks just to make sure they're fully healed. But I've heard of many women going back much earlier as long as their doc says they're ok. Good luck finding a job!meggermomma -
22.8 hours ago
jennywren- If you aren't showing yet, you shouldn't need to worry about your pregnancy coming up in an interview unless you mention it to them..it's illegal for them to ask you that question--at least where i'm from, anyway I hope that helps! If it does come up i'm sure if you assure them you won't be gone long they would be willing to hire you! GOOD LUCK!!!!!jennywren -
23.9 hours ago
How long are most women off work when they have a baby? Since my workplace is closing down, I'm trying to find a job. I don't know how an employer would feel about hiring me when I'll only be able to work from now until January. I thought maybe if I could assure them I'd only be off work for a short while, they'd still hire me. I'm not really sure what to do. Any info. would be greatly appreciated!kameeder -
1 days ago
This was the first time I heard the heart beat. At 10 weeks the doctor said she couldn't find it cause the baby was still too little.And that just sucked cause I had to wait 4 more weeks to hear it. :/ Im soo happy that my little one is strong and has a healthy heartbeat! Thanks for the input everyone! Rebekahs-mama -
1 days ago
YAY! So glad to be in the second trimester! Woohoo!hairgal0104 -
1 days ago
anyone on progesterone and the doc told you it was time to stop? Im so nervous to go off because that is why i kept miscarrying. the doc said by 12 weeks im good to go but eek... im so scared!diamondjadeandbean -
1 days ago
I listen to the HB everyday, and my bub is around 146-157 lately. It's definitely slowed from the very beginning but that is totally normal! : ) Those heartrates sound completely normal KAMEEDER! ; )30YrOldNzGirl -
2 days ago
kameeder, my bubs heartbeat at 14.1 weeks scan was 149 bpm, at doc apt 14.3 weeks 160 bpm. What made you concerned? karenNatalie2 -
2 days ago
Hey yall...here's another good excuse to purchase a doppler for those who are contemplating it...earlier my 3 year old jumped up and flew like superman into the air and landed kamakaze style RIGHT into my baby bump. Hurt like hell. After I recovered, I got the doppler and thank God got a strong heart beat and heard alot of moving. Whew!Megan -
2 days ago
well... my appt. was WONDERFUL! he let me hear the baby's heartbeat and set my due date ahead two days... so now its Jan. 16th :o) he was really nice tookameeder -
2 days ago
Hey everyone...I just had my 14 wk checkup this morning. The Doctor listened to my little one with the doppler and the heart beat was 147-153 (she just gave us that little estimate) But is this pretty normal for 14 weeks? She didn't seemed concerned, but i would just like to know if anyone else learned their baby's heart rate at 14 weeks and what it was. My mom thinks its a boy lol but I know those old wives tales aren't true..laurepz11 -
2 days ago
Just got back from my NT scan and it all looks normal!! I also found out that i am having a GIRL!!!! I am soo excited. Its the same ultrasound tech as with my son and she is really nice, she spent about 30 minutes with a transvaginal scan which was a little uncomfortable but whatever it takes i have to do it. She wouldn't tell me what it is unless she was 100% sure. I cant wait to go shopping and put the nursery together for her!!! nessa11709 -
2 days ago
can I get more opinions on my family problem blog please... Im still confused on what I should doLMOJICA17 -
2 days ago
I have also been REALLY emotional. I wasn't like that at all with my son. Movies, articles, commercials, sitcoms...if there is anything remotely touching or sad I will tear up and cry! It is so annoying! I also still get nauseated but no vomiting. It happens at the same time everyday, on my way home from work. I think its because its so hot outside and in my car. I have a horrible headache today!!! I just took some Tylenol and am drinking water. Has anyone else noticed a decrease in energy? I know normally the second trimester you get a boost but I am more tired now than before. It might also have something to do with my 7 month old!julia hope -
2 days ago
I took the gpt test I bought from online... (gender prediction test) it showed it to be a girl:) if so that makes me very happy.... Has anyone else taken this test, were the result right on????pasmama2be -
2 days ago
I throw up every time I go into the grocery store lol. Glad to see I'm not alone. I have HUGE aversion to meat and the second I see or smell it ugg.momof4and1more -
2 days ago
Hello, Ladies well at least you all are crying because of something personal to you. I find my self crying over movies, and tv shows when something goes wrong. So you can image what my husband is thinking.diamondjadeandbean -
2 days ago
What a boogerhead! I HATE getting sick, and I will refuse to puke even if my stomach feels like it's going to do otherwise...anyways i was so embarassed, I was grocery shopping with my friend and our kids, and I had to dash to the bathrroom. I couldn't hold it in...and the little booger starts kicking the crap out of me! I guess he or she did not like my choice of breakfast...what a time for me to get my first strong kick...hunched over a public toilet...UGH! I haven't had nausea in a while, so I was totally surprised...shari81 -
2 days ago
YAY!! Tri 2!!! Woo-hoo...Man I'm tired, ad just got back from a road trip. Will comment later. Congrats ladies...one more week 'under the belt'Amber J -
2 days ago
Aaa, poor you! It's those blasted hormones!Englandgirl -
2 days ago
I cry if i'm tired, I cry because I feel too fat for my wedding dress (this episode lasted 2 hours), I cry if i'm hungry, I cry if I can't think of what I am going to wear on a morning and I bawled by eyes out when watching 50 First Dates last night! Adverts make me cry and songs make me cry...infact, everything makes me cry!! Apart from that life is just dandy (though a little blurred through watery eyes)!!!bigmuma -
2 days ago
Pez your right sounds like a UTI to me. Well anywho i got a house i was after to rent and guess what we move in 3 days......Yeh im real impressed so today i have packed like a mad woman. If i dont come on for a bit its because im too lazy to call and get the bills changed over. Na lol i will asap. I would miss you all too much. God i hate moving. Better than november when they wanted us to go and also im moving to luxury. Its a massive 5 x 2 with double rooms for the kids plus pool etc. Cant wait for that! Will be nice to have a nice home to bring bub home to. Hope your all well i need some valium.... diamondjadeandbean -
3 days ago
Woohoo! Second trimester! My goodness is this pregnancy just zooming on by. I'm loving feeling the kicks and wiggles in there, I never get tired of it! Can't wait until my 5th ultrasound!mum444 -
3 days ago
I know what you guys mean! the other day on ym way home from work i BAWLED my eyes out coz there was a dead duck on the road and his mate was just sitting next to him waiting for him to wake up :(
And i cried the other day coz my boss forgot to give me a tea break lolpsmom -
3 days ago
micheemoon-
I feel for you. I am having the exact same problem, so much so that my doctor recommended zoloft. I didn't take it because I understand it's just the hormones, but it doesn't make it any easier to deal with. We'll get through it!hollyandsky -
3 days ago
@pez OMG!!! u should go to er 2 make sure!@ that dont sound like a uti 2 me i could b wrong but the pink dont sound rightPezshannan -
3 days ago
Dang it! I think I got a UTI. I thought I was spotting when I went to the bathroom earlier tonight, and then I wiped three more times and no more pink, but I felt weird sensation and pressure when I pee'd. I have never had a UTI so I have no idea, but then I had to pee like 8 more times in a row. I pee'd on a piece of TP and it was dark pink. This sux. I don't wanna have to go on atibiotics.
Just thought I'd vent. Lame-o. MicheeMoon -
3 days ago
I am definately having a problem with non stop crying. It is awful. It is not helping my crappy work situation and the girl that sits beside me is sick of seeing me upset. I would quit except I need maternity leave pay. How are others dealing with the constant tears?nessa11709 -
3 days ago
I got a blog on my page about family issues I need opinions on.. please read and help!!Megan -
3 days ago
oh i definitely know its worth it... last time around though if i ached i just laid down... ive got a very active 16 month old now though. its just not the same lol. and he's wanting me to carry him and he's almost 27lbs! ive had to make him walk but leaning to hold his hand sometimes is worse. ya just cant win loljessicamaxine -
3 days ago
Hello again ladies... I hope all is well...
Megan... as far as the achys go I am so glad to know that I am not alone.. I have been trying to get my classroom ready for school and I am so exhausted after like 15 minutes and everything aches.. my back, sides, you name it... I just keep taking frequent breaks and remember the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow... :) so worth it! Megan -
3 days ago
hey ladies... has anyone else been having a ton of acheys lately? my lower back and the sides of my belly have been aching like crazy! i know with my first son i got the acheys but i thought it was later in my pregnancy... however ive also heard it all starts earlier with your second. plus my belly is as big as my twenty week belly was last time... so who knows... am i the only one who's feeling this way?CEEJAYLPN -
3 days ago
HI LADIES HAD AN ULTRASOUND DONE @ 13 WKS 1 DAY AND THEY SAID THE BABYS HEAD MEASURED 14 WKS 1 DAY ANY ONE HAVE THIS HAPPEN ? THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NORMAL, FOR THE HEAD TO BE BIGGER BUT i WORRY A BIT AND WONDER WHY IT MEASURES ONE WEEK AHEAD ANY THOUGHTS? AND THE BABYS FEMURS MEASURED EXACTLY 13 WKS 1 DAY WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH MY FIRST ULTRASOUND,,,,laurepz11 -
3 days ago
WOW as far as movement i defintely felt the baby move today. i was laying in bed reading and he/she did a flip flop and was kicking. it was amazing, not the first time i have felt he/she but the first time it was that intense. I dont remember feeling my son this early but i dont think i knew what it would feel like. I have my 2nd dr apt tomorrow and my NT scan. I am so happy to get to see baby!!!!emily82 -
3 days ago
Had my 3rd prenatal appt today, and the heartbeat was in the 150's. My midwife said maybe it's a girl, high means girl :)Englandgirl -
3 days ago
Well, it seems to me I am not alone in regards to stressing about money and how we are going to afford mortgage, bills, council tax....the list goes on and on!! It is really getting me down! Megan -
3 days ago
jennywren- my husband is in the same spot... for the longest time its been 'will this be the week he receives his last pay check?' well now this is finally that week. theyre closing down the business. we have no idea what we're gunna do... Daniella -
3 days ago
It seems like were all having stress at our jobs..Ive had to put up with an absolute BEAST of a boss for nearly 4 months already..he has to be the most selfish, awful person ever...mandalyn21 -
3 days ago
ksorrentino- I am so glad that I'm not alone on that one! After I posted that last one I thought that maybe I was being too harsh. And then I read your reply and then I felt okay about hating my job. LOL!jennywren -
3 days ago
The manufacturing plant I work at is closing. We've had to worry about 'will we get laid off this week' for over a year now. It will be such a blessing when they finally let me go. I'm tired of the stress of it all. Then again, there aren't any jobs within an hour drive of here so I dread the stress of finding something else. That's what you call a lose / lose situation! LOL! We can't let it get us down!