Your baby, about 5 weeks old.
You are now in your second month of pregnancy and your developing baby is 3 weeks! You might just be finding out that you are pregnant and may have many concerns and questions. Some women still do not realize that they are pregnant yet. You might have already had a positive pregnancy test. Many tests can show a positive test result 10 days after conception, but it is recommended that you wait until you have actually missed your period. The baby has not grown very much from last week and is now approximately 1.25 mm long. You will not `show` yet for some time.
At this point in your pregnancy, you may begin to experience some symptoms. One early symptom of pregnancy is
nausea. Some women will actually vomit and others will not. The nausea and/or vomiting that occur during pregnancy are called morning sickness. Most of the time morning sickness is worse in the morning, but not always. Morning sickness does usually improve or disappear by the end of the first trimester. Another early sign of pregnancy is the increased need to
urinate. Frequent urination can continue throughout the remainder of the pregnancy because of the growing uterus and increased amount of fluids you are drinking. Many women also notice
breast changes early in pregnancy. It is common to feel a tingling or sore sensation in the breasts or nipples. You might notice that the area around the nipple, the areola, becomes darker during pregnancy. It is also not uncommon to feel tired or fatigued at this point. You might feel like you need to nap at lunchtime and you may need to go to bed earlier to accommodate your body\'s needs.
As early as this week, the plate that will become the heart has developed. Your baby\'s brain, spinal cord, muscles, and bone formation are also beginning to form. The baby\'s skeleton is forming at this time as well. The embryo has a distinct organization that has a top, bottom, left, right, front and back. It is important that you continue or begin to take your prenatal vitamins to prevent birth defects.
On your initial doctors visit you may be checked on Hematocrit, hemoglobin, white blood cell count, blood group type, Rh factor, antibodies to blood group antigens, VDRL, rubella anti-Body titer, hepatitis B, toxoplasmosis, urine culture, and HIV.
Sometimes as early as the second month of pregnancy, the insides of your hands and the bottoms of your feet may itch and take on a reddish hue. This annoying condition is called palmar erythema. The increased color is nothing more than a curiosity of pregnancy.
See also:
Skin changes
Home pregnancy tests
Missed-Period-FAQ
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Show latest comments from all weeksmama2 -
7.3 hours ago
hi to all you mommy to be's! I was here last year with my first son, can't wait to start chatting with all youirishbaby1 -
7.3 hours ago
Easterbaby! With my first I had some bleeding which lasted about 24 hours. I went to the hospital and they said it was cervical erosion not a MC thankfully. They did a TV Ultrasound and baby was fine. Baby is now 5 months old. Might be worth checking it out with the doc. Fingers crossed for you.JessLuvKevRPrego -
7.7 hours ago
Hi 5 weekers!! My hubby and I have been ttc for 9 months. And finally we are pregnant. Happy and Healthy 9 months to all of us!easterbaby! -
7.9 hours ago
I just started spotting a little and I'm TERRIFIED that it could be a m/s. I called my doctor to see if I can get an appointment. Anybody else have spotting, when everything was okay? I need some comfort so I can calm down.mother of the speck -
10.8 hours ago
Wowee!!! Turns out we got pregnant on our first 'try'! I am so excited and although I want to tell EVERYONE, I know it's too early to yell from the roof tops. I have a 10 yo and a 7 yo already and I hate keeping this secret from them. But for now I guess I am just crossing my fingers and hoping to reach that 'safer' 2nd trimester...
And to you, Second time mommers, I am sorry your flow started. I am keeping my fingers crossed that "it" sticks with you next time. Hugs.Second Time Mommers -
19.5 hours ago
Hi all. I just wanted to let you know that i started spotting on Monday night, by tuesday it became a constant flow of blood, had an ultrasound today and found out I miscarried. Im sad but I know that we will have another...Best of luck to you allcharcharsuperstar -
21.3 hours ago
WOW ! The jump from week 4 to week 5 was HUGE ! Look at all of us! Must be a popular time of year to do baby-dancing ! Happy, healthy pregnancy to all..jennwill3 -
21.4 hours ago
I don't feel sick at all this time. I actually don't feel much of anything but Cramping. I hope everything is okaadams -
22.1 hours ago
Hello ladies! I am here again, I just gave birth in May of this year, and went for my check up... guess what... prego again! How are you all feeling???braksgirl -
1 days ago
Wyattsmomma - I am right there with you. I've been sick almost all week. I have to keep some food in my stomach or I feel queasy, but the thought of eating makes me queasy too. I forgot how much this part of pregnancy sucks! Hopefully this passes soon because I hate feeling this way.momagainaft16years -
1 days ago
So here I am again after miscarrying May 21st, 2008 at the 6 1/2 week mark. I'm scared but this time around I feel so positive. The last time, I had feelings of doom and gloom. My fiance told me he is not excited about this, we're both 38 with kids 16, 14, and 13. In May he was pretty excited so what changed?? Men! I just know it's a blessing to have gotten pregnant again so quickly. Is it safe after miscarrying to do so so quick? Happy thoughts to you all and good luck!easterbaby! -
1 days ago
Luckywhite,
Thanks for the comforting words on the train rides. There is a particular confirguation where they put the double decker cars with the single deckers, and that makes the train buck like a bronco. No kidding. Even not pregnant that one is extremely uncomfortable. I'm going to avoid that train, and take only the one with the low cars. They jolt less. But still, I need the encouragement becauase I'm tempted to just sit on the couch throughout my pregnancy to make sure NOTHING could possibly compromise my baby!easterbaby! -
1 days ago
Olive-CONGRATULATIONS!! I had an ultra sound right away when I found out and they couldn't find anything (I was only one or two weeks). I was so upset! I CANNOT WAIT to see my baby too!olive -
1 days ago
So I went for my first Sonar today. The docter did a trans vaginal sonar & confirmed that I am exactly 6 weeks pregnant & that everything looks OK. I saw & heard my little beans heartbeat!!! Its so freaken AMAZING!!! HAPPYinCLOUDS -
1 days ago
cramps feel like getting easier. or am i just getting used to them? :) i feel hungrier than usual and more tired. wyattsmomma -
1 days ago
Whew . . . full fledged ms has kicked in. I got up yesterday morning & couldn't stand the smell of coffee. I usually drink at least one cup every morning. This morning I can't even stand the thought of it! What's so bad about that is I ended up with a caffiene headache yesterday on top of the ms. I wanted to stay in bed all day long! I think I'm gonna be a bum and do just that today!!!luckywhite -
1 days ago
dont worry baby is protected in there you can get the train.. easterbaby! -
1 days ago
Train Travel--is it safe in the first trimester? I am out of work, but we really need the money. I am a candidate for a job that I'd have to take the commuter train (not light rail or subway, but an actual locomotive train). And now I'm nervous that somehow the bumpy ride is going to put my baby at risk. I'm 5 week, three days today and this is my second pregnancy (the first I aborted in college, which I regret with every fiber of my being). I've never m/c though. But all the stories about women in my age range (i.e. mid 30s) miscarrying has freaked me out. I almost afraid to get into my car pregnant. What about trains. Anybody know what the risk is there?JamieJ -
1 days ago
oldfirstimer- the pains you are having are ligament pains. They are stretching and getting ready for baby to be bigger. They can be extremely painful, but if you get up and down and stretch slowly, they should be a little better. They will last till the end, but you get used to them :)sandy127962 -
1 days ago
well now that I am exhausted, peeing half the night and my Boobs hurt alot I can say I feel pregnant. I knew I was and the doctor confirmed but now the symptoms are beginning to show up. I already had the neasea for 3 weeks now and non stop hunger too. 6 weeks tomorrow...woo hoo.oldfirstimer -
2 days ago
Hi girls, I'm 5.5 to 6 weeks pregnant. This may sound silly but just wandering if anyone else has gotten like a cramp around the areas of the ovaries. I get them when I stretch or sneeze. It does go away as quick as it comes though but makes me wince!babymine -
2 days ago
Hi all, I believe I am 5 wks pregnant. Dr results came back positive,,,, but they left a message on my phone today to call them back and of course I am a nervous wreck. Hope they just forgot to tell me something good. :)djdlaw -
2 days ago
Hello everyone, this site was recommended by a good friend who recently had a baby. I am 5 weeks (I think), having some nausea, fatigue, and bloated belly! I swear some days I look several months along! haha This is my first one ever, DH & I tried for about 6 months after going off the pill, and finally used an OPT, which did the trick! Best of luck to everyone!jens1st -
2 days ago
I just thought that I would let you guys know that I my 4th HCg results they were 11,00 last time and 20,000 this time terriann20 -
2 days ago
HAPPYinCLOUDS im fom week 7 i am pregnant with my first aswell. as soon as i found out i was pregnant i booked straight into docs as its best to get on folic acid straight away i did. i was only 4 weeks and 3 days when i went to docs. congrats huni xxHAPPYinCLOUDS -
2 days ago
hi everyone, i am pregnant for the first time, 5 weeks. My husband and i are so excited. I keep testing every morning just to confirm as i waited so long:))) When is a good time to see a doctor?
All the blessings to you all,xxxkeebler -
2 days ago
I am also sick all day everyday. Haven't actually puked yet but oh so nauseous. Yuck. I've had three miscarriages and never felt this ill, so I'm hoping its a good sign!!kaitlin15 -
2 days ago
Ok so now that I was thinking that the cramps that I am having are just a normal part of pregnancy, this morning I noticed some spotting. This is all really upsetting, cuz I started spotting just before I M/C with my last pregnancy. I have a doctors appoitment Friday, so I hope everything is ok.jennwill3 -
2 days ago
Well I am here in week 5. Life has been so busy these past couple days so this week went by fast. I have my obgyn app. On Aug 25 which is so far away. But hopefully everything will be ok. Good luck ladysnewmommy0207 -
2 days ago
hi guys.. congrats to you all. i am so happy to say that i a pregnant. woo hoo!! i am a small bit scared as i had a m/c in february of this year at 8 weeks and am so worried that it might happen again. i am only 5 weeks this time and my BB's are killing me and i have stomach pain.. i hope this doesnt mean what it meant the last time. although last time i was 2 weeks late with AF and i only got a faint line, this time i am only 4 days late and it was really strong, i hope this is a good sign. please make me feel better. xxmisstc -
3 days ago
Hi, ladies, congradulations on your pregnancy. I'm still taking it one day at a time, im 14 days late after my expected period and still BFN. If im calculating it right, i should be within 5 weeks, if i am prego, but Im kinda giving up hope, maybe im not pregnant, but just wanted to say, Im so glad for you all.TJ -
3 days ago
hello ladies, wow i'm a week late with AF i took a test last week when AF didn't show up and it was BFN, i was wondering if anyone has ever done the test after they missed their period and it came out negative and they happened to be pregnant? sometimes i feel cramps like i'm gonna start but i don't rely on that because when i was pregnant with my first, i had some really bad cramps and was preggo but i also don't have really any other symptoms of pregnancy either......just don't know lol, i'm confused on why this is happening.jaugust -
3 days ago
Alright girls. Ihavent been on this website since i had my M/C last november. Im back with some questions. Every since then my period hasent been normal. Well i had what i thought was normal periods june1 and july 1st so i thought i was getting back to normal. Well its past august 1st and i havent gotten my period yet. Whats really wierd is my BB's dont hurt at all. They always hurt a week before my period starts. Even after haveing the M/C. I have some cramps which feels like im getting a bladder infection. I cant be on my feet no more then 1.5 hours. They get swollen and hurt so bad. For the past week my stomach has been making the wierdest noise. Like im hungry or something and im really noy. Im just tired of not having a normal period and just tired in general. Any advice anyone? Mabye ya'll had symptoms like me.Second Time Mommers -
3 days ago
Hi Everyone!!! I just found out i am preggers for the second time. I had my first last oct. So it should be fun with a toddler and baby! I was on this site last year all the way up past my due date so I thought I could make some friends again it was really helpful the first time around.lovely28 -
3 days ago
Hello everyone. I am 5 weeks pregnant & first timer! Me & the hubby are very excited! I dont have my 1st OBGYN appt until Aug 13. I feel great, just urination a lot but I have a belly already, is this bloating? I am 5'7, 121 lbs (just lost like 5 pounds as well, why????) Any help will be greatly apreciatted! Thanks & good luck to everyone on this journey!kaylabranscum -
3 days ago
hey guys im from week 19! just wanted to say hang in there! it goes by alot faster than you think!! good luck!!easterbaby! -
3 days ago
Hello everybody! I'm so excited to count myself as one of you now! My husband and I have been trying to conceive for nearly a decade! I just found out that I'm pregnant. Five weeks and two days exactly. I think I'm as nervous as I am excited! lisamarie8503 -
3 days ago
So much fun (lol)http://www.missbimbo.com/parrain.php?userId=776919
jennwill3 -
3 days ago
well tomorrow is the big day and I move to week 5... gosh.. I am still in scared mode.. But yes. I have cramps all the time.. and did with my 9month old ..AND I HATED it.. it made me nervous all the time..MetalQueenMommy -
3 days ago
I've known that I was pregnant for a while and I'm very happy but not as ecstatic as I would like to be. I lost my first baby in January of this year... he had a rare tumor so I'm kinda scared to be excited cuz I don't wanna get to happy... anyone in the same boat???MetalQueenMommy -
3 days ago
I've known that I was pregnant for a while and I'm very happy but not as ecstatic as I would like to be. I lost my first baby in January of this year... he had a rare tumor so I'm kinda scared to be excited cuz I don't wanna get to happy... anyone in the same boat???sweets -
3 days ago
I just took a test on Friday and it came out positive:) I've always wanted a family of four but I just didn't think it would happen this soon. My son is almost 5 months:) But it's ok, I'm ready, people do it all the time:) Now that I'm done stressing out if I'm pregnant or not I can now be happy and excited:)
KAITLIN- yes its normal to feel some cramps. Its like stretching/tugging feeling:) Its your body morphing to this WOMB for your baby! HAHA!! YAY! CONGRATS!kaitlin15 -
3 days ago
I took an HPT yesterday and I got a BFP. I am so excited, but I am getting cramps. I don't know if it is normal to be getting cramps. I am just really worried cuz I MC March 2007 at 6 weeks. I am going to make an appointment with my Doctor very soon. But is anyone else getting cramps?LisaJ -
4 days ago
Can anyone help? I had an HSG on CD14 this month. I have ovulation pains and didn't get them till CD18 (later than usual). I am now on CD32 of a usual 25/26 day cycle, no signs of AF or Pg. Do you think HSG has done something? Has anyone been this late after having HSG?olive -
5 days ago
Hi to all the new mommy's to be! I had a m/c on 17 May 2008 & D&C on 20 May(I was 7 weeks pregnant)We were devastated. I felt like their was something wrong with me & a failure as a woman. On the 25 July 2008 I took a HPT, it had a faint lines, wanting to be sure I had blood tests done the next day. I am elated to say that it came back positive!! I am now 5 weeks pregnant and hoping for the best. To all the ladies who have been through a M/C - you can and will fall pregnant again - just have faith.sandy127962 -
5 days ago
pageantmommy I am nauseous all day long from when I wake until i go to bed. I was with my daughter too. It went away though about 3 months into the pregnancy and then heartburn took its place...pageantmommy -
5 days ago
Sooo..who is sick all day long?? I am :/, I wasn't sick at all with my first and bragged, so maybe this is punishment :( lolpageantmommy -
5 days ago
Put everything in God's hands hun! If you are meant to be you will..I didn't see fetal pole or get a hearbeat until 9 weeks..everyone is different! Hope this helps, goodluck!jens1st -
5 days ago
Hey you guys I am really scared that we have lost this baby. I just feel like different Yesterday we had the u/s and could only see s yolk sac no feta;l pole. and no hb. If i am miss judging when I concevied then that puts me a week beind which is what the sac is measuring. My bb's don't hurt anymore. My numbers are great but unless they do another on monday to see if they have still gone up I don't know. With my nubers being 11,000 or so I am still just really unsure. I have had only some spoting once a day I wiped yesterday at 8 and there was blood. But when they did the transvag u/s there was none on the probe. No more bleeding all day but this am at 1 there was some more spotting. just on the tp. what o you guys think??? I did look up and I am suppose to ovulate this week if I was not pg. And tehy did find a huge cyst on my rt. ovary. Please tell me wha tyou think please. phonics -
5 days ago
Get the DVD, 'The Happiest baby on the block' and watch it. We were having issues with our little one crying ALL THE TIME and this helped wonders. I was going crazy at home alone with a crying baby and now I am happy. My baby is 4 weeks old nad happy. Watch it NOW and then when you deliver.