Your baby now is about the size of a medium green olive. The crow-to-rump length is 22 to 30 mm and the baby weighs 0.12 ounces. Although your body shape will not yet reveal that you are pregnant, your doctor would be able to notice an enlarged uterus. The hCG hormone is at its peak and you might notice more changes. Your skin may become smoother and a bit plumper, but you might also get an outbreak of pimples. Your hair may become less oily, or more. You might also notice some vaginal discharge, which is usually not a cause for concern.
Although the baby is still very small, it is beginning to look more like a human being. Your babys back is straightening out and the tail is shrinking. In proportion to the rest of his body, the head is large and remains curved forwards onto the chest. The head is erect and the neck is developing well. Even though the eyes are well developed, they are covered by a membrane lid. The eyes will not begin to open and close for quite some time still. Your baby will begin to make tiny fetal movements as the muscles start to develop. You will not be able to feel any of these early movements, but you might be able to see them during an ultrasound. The arms and hands are progressing faster than the legs and feet at this point. By this time of fetal development, the hands have defined finger ridges and the tissue between them will die off to leave separate fingers. It is impossible to distinguish a male from a female at this time because external genitalia look very similar at this point.
Your blood system will change during pregnancy and blood volume will increase by 50%. The increase in blood is important to meet the demands of your growing uterus. Blood volumes will begin to increase during the first trimester and will continue to rise throughout the entire pregnancy. The increase in plasma can cause anemia, which will cause you to feel tired or weak.
In week 9 (7 weeks after conception) the fingers are clearly visible.
rubypie - 6.9 hours ago
September - Zolfran is safe to take when pregnant. It's actually made mild for cancer patients and even babies can take it.
twinklestar - 7.8 hours ago
Thanks Christy :) yeah we have to enjoy every day we are blessed to carry our little babies don't we! On my first I didn't have hardly any sickness at all but just feel its been even less this time! But fingers crossed everything's fine :) cannot wait for the 2nd trimester!!!
ChristyTorres - 8.3 hours ago
Twinklestar: I'm 8w4d and I only had 1day of nausea associated w/ the runs '( but that was at about 5 weeks and that was it! When I was PG with DS at this time I was being sent home from work and everything with the m/s but never actually got sick....but now that I had my 1st u/s and know so far everything is fine I'm Just enjoying this pregnancy....minus the tiredness and crazy hormones that is/are twice as horrible compared to my first pregnancy.....enjoy it hun only 3 more weeks, then the 2nd trimester begins and it'll be a breeze :)
frenchie23 - 13.2 hours ago
**I meant vitamin B6**
frenchie23 - 13.2 hours ago
Septemberbaby3-my doctor prescribed me Diclectin for my m/s and it works great, its mostly vitamin B12 she told me, so not dangerous, I dunno anything about Zoflan but if your doctor prescribed it, he probably knows what he's doing.... I feel so much better, it makes my pregnancy so much more enjoyable....
becky.c - 14 hours ago
I too have been fighting m/s it is terrible :( I can't wait until tuesday I get my first US! SO excited to see the little one :)
twinklestar - 16.6 hours ago
Has anyone had hardly any sickness?? I think I've had one day in total of heaving but that is all I feel lucky to not have had any but people say sickness is a sign of a healthy pregnancy! I didn't have much with my 1st Prehgnancy either, but had the nausea feeling.... Anyone experienced this and had healthy babies?
septemberbaby3 - 1 days ago
hey guys..ive been struggling ALOT with nausea..all day and night. The doctor prescribed zolfran but I'm still very scared to take it because I don't want to cause any harm. Does anyone have any experience taking it? Thanks!
dmmarinewife - 1 days ago
Hi ladies- I'm just popping in from week 4- just have a quick question for you- since finding out I'm preg. I have been having itchy legs and sides- 1- is this normal. 2- is there something I can do for it? I never had this problem with my 1st pregnancy, and putting lotion on does nothing...
twinklestar - 2 days ago
1st day in week 9 :)!!! Is anyone feeling a bit nervous for their twelve weeks scan? I can't wait to get past that hurdle I'll feel like this is really happening then and a big more relaxed, wishing everyone healthy pregnancies!!
mamma11 - 3 days ago
I am also having problems sleeping, I HAVE to take a nap as soon as I come home from work for at least 15 to 20 mins. Been going to bed at 730 so sleepy but cant sleep so just lay there. I finally fall asleep and wake up at 435 every morning and am up from that point.
mommy2t - 4 days ago
The u/s tech didn't tell me the heart rate. I tried to ask & she thought I was asking if the heart rate was a boy or girl. We got distracted & she never sd. I'm just happy we had a heartbeat. I keep saying I don't have symptoms but my husband says I do. He says I'm being mean. Lol. The other thing is no sleep. I don't sleep well anyway but now I wake up between 3-4:00 am! Hope everyone is feeling good today!
rubypie - 4 days ago
Hey everyone! This is my second pregnancy and also second time on IAP. I have a 12 month old baby boy. I was waiting until I got a doctor's visit and ultrasound before I started posting on here to make sure everything was ok. I had my ultrasound on Tuesday. The baby had a heartbeat of 180 so I'm hoping it's a girl. Mamma11- my son's heartbeat was always around 130-150 so we knew he would be a boy. M/s off and on throughout the day but other than that and a little heartburn I've been feeling great. Hoping all of you who are sick or having a rough time start feeling better!
smis - 4 days ago
Oh man.for the past week.it has been so just ughhh.started off as a nasty cold.then thought strep throat.and now to top it off.I have pink eye.does it ever end??? Not really pregnancy issues.but I really just need to vent.because my husband doesn't help much.he just keeps asking why I'm so tired all the time.MEN! They'll never ever understand!!!!
mamma11 - 4 days ago
Mommy2t very happy for you that everything was looking great! What was the heart rate, at my last U/S it was 143 i am thinking boy but kinda wanting a girl. either way is good as long as things keep going good. I will continue to have good thoughts and prayers for your Healthy Pregnancy!
mommy2t - 5 days ago
My u/s yesterday was great! Strong heartbeat & healthy growing baby. You could really see the head, the body & little arm & leg buds. It was such a relief for us. I've not gotten past where I am now with my last 4 pregnancies. Praying everything continues to go well. The only bad news is I have to wait a month to go bk! I've gotten spoiled by all the visits & u/s's.
misstonielting - 5 days ago
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twinklestar - 5 days ago
Andrea thats so annoying what your mum did :( maybe u should have told her not to mention it on Facebook :( I'm keeping it quiet until I've had my 12 weeks scan too how hard is it keeping it a secret though!! Especially when feeling so pregnant tummy wise, can't wait to tell people and hope everything is well at the scan :) hope everyone is feeling good I want the next few weeks to speed up
mamma11 - 5 days ago
First day in Week 9. I am very excited about this pregnancy but it seems to be dragggggging. I am also very tired and sick feeling all day long, no throw ups but man I may feel better if that were the case. I feel and look way more pregnant than 9 weeks. I have started wearing maternity shirts ones that dont really look maternity since we are not telling anyone till 12 to 15 weeks pregnant. I have reached a mileston with no bleeding at 6 weeks, i misscarried at 11 weeks after bleeding for 5 weeks. I return to doctor Feb 14th, and for valentines day I get to see our little bean in an U/S. Cant wait till next tuesday!
babynumberthreexx - 6 days ago
Am the same am feeling sick allday infact am okay getting my two boys up for school and nursery but as the day goes the nausea feeling gets stronger and thats basically my day everyday am so hoping at 12wks the sickness stops as it did with my two boys. Thinking this maybe a girl? as am up during the night aswell but every pregnancy is different so will just have to wait and see. Have my u/s on the 24th am so excited cant wait to see my wee rugrat. Hope the rest of your are doing well x
Rhappy3 - 6 days ago
mommy2t that must be great no syptoms, i hate feeling tired all the time and sick. Krissy61 that must be exciting starting again, i wonder if it will feel anything like your first two. I have a 10 and 8, and a 1 year old, this is my 4th child. But have felt different with my 1 year old, more patient and enjoyed it more, hoping feel the same when this next one comes. All going well, not had my scan yet,still waiting for date to come through for it. Hopefully soon :O)
mommy2t - 6 days ago
It's my first day in week 9. This is such a milestone for us. Just praying for good results on my u/s tomorrow. My due date is Sept 10th but it's not showing up on the list. Still no symptoms to speak of. I guess I should be thankful for that! Hope everyone is feeling good today!
Krissy61 - 7 days ago
Thanks for the welcome AndreaV, yes, definitely quite a large gap between my children! second marriage so starting from scratch again
mfbrown - 8 days ago
My last af started November 27.. doctor hasn't chosen my due date yet since I haven't been in there...
4Lets - 9 days ago
iwab- My last period was November 29th. I'm due September 4th..
Krissy61 - 9 days ago
First time on this site, it's a fantastic way of getting feedback and advice from other expectant mums. I'm 9 weeks 6 days (couldn't wait until tomorrow,10 weeks to post),3rd pregnancy,my kids are 30 and 27 so bit of an age gap.I'm getting reassurance from you girls saying you feel pregnant one day and not the next......phew, I am normal!!!
gaelad - 9 days ago
Iwab-my last period was nov 26th and I am due sept 6th.
iwab - 9 days ago
Hi ladies I just found out I was preggo today and my af is irregular but I did have on a while ago my dr thinks I'm 8-10 wks just wondering if you guys don't mind tellin the date of your last af it would be super appreciated Tia ladies your great
mfbrown - 9 days ago
that'd have irritated me! lol he better bring you some!
wantbabybelly - 9 days ago
So girls let me know if I'm being too pregnancyhormone-emotional. I have been craving coconut shrimp for about 2 weeks now. My husband is well aware of this. Tonight he had to go to dinner with work people...and he sends me a picture of his plate of Coconut Shrimp that he is eating for dinner and he says 'thinking of you..miss you'. I responded by telling him that's such a jerk text to send!!! He's telling me I have no sense of humor. I get that I could be emotional not stable bc of this pregnancy...but still!
mfbrown - 9 days ago
I think I've felt a couple of bumps here and there but nothing much so far. Wednesday can't come soon enough!
amjohnso - 10 days ago
joeysmom - yes, they are bad, and getting worst. Ugh! I have it in the back of my neck, my knees, wrists are the worst, my fingers, top of my foot, shoulders, my jaw...and the areas have swelling, redness, fever, PAIN!!! Ugh! Different spots and random attacks daily. Its hard to drive, put my purse on my shoulder...the basic everyday things during an attack. I just don't want to take anything meds while I am pregnant. - 10 weeks today!
4Lets - 10 days ago
For those feeling movement, you're not crazy! This is my 4th and i've absolutely felt it more than once. First appt is on the 13th, hoping for an u/s so we can get dates and all that good stuff. I'm so tired though. I went to bed at 7 last night and slept till 8 and I could go back to bed right now.
SU90 - 10 days ago
shockedmama75 - thats great! she is like a friend to you more and understanding. i saw you once in facebook group, im suzan there. and and... a baby is amazing in your age. im thinking to have two in 20's and two in 30's. kids give the house life! :)
mamagris - 10 days ago
Welcoming week 9.. Holy cow. We still haven't told anyone and I am not chaning my profile because my sister is on this site and since we haven't told anyone...Well you get the point. Anyway, DS will be 8 months on the 9th and I am still BFing him, I AM SOOOO TIRED! I don't think I have ever felt this worthless in my life LOL! What the heck? How is everyone else feeling?
shockedmama75 - 10 days ago
Just woke up from a 2 hour nap all to go to bed.....and Im ready! Looking forward to 8 more hours zzzzzzzzzzzzz......I remember when Thursdays used to be the social night in the neighborhood......Feeling depressed these days and sooo tired......:(
mfbrown - 10 days ago
New symptom today! Hello sore boobs! Oh... and they've decided to start their prep for milking already. Not cool lol. I was hoping I could get a LITTLE longer without it. :0P
mfbrown - 10 days ago
Hiii Marli! :) haha didn't know the name change LoL
4Lets - 10 days ago
Tired, more tired than i've ever been in my life lol
4Lets - 10 days ago
Hi everyone. Just found out that we're pregnant with baby #4. This baby is a determined little booger as my husband had a vasectomy months ago. I have 2 boys and girl who are 4, 3 and 22 months so this baby is a huge surprise but a welcomed one.
mfbrown - 10 days ago
She is still having contractions but baby isn't here yet. We're just hoping we can get to Saturday (doc said chances up greatly by then)
kendall.luker@gmail.com - 10 days ago
Hi ladies, I am kind of new to this site! i am 9w today and am SO excited to be having #2. My daughter will be 8 in Aug and this lo is due 9/6...nice to meet you all.
joeysmom - 10 days ago
amjohnso- How do you deal with the flare ups? It must not be too bad. Mine was so bad I could barely lift the brush to brush my hair. My wrists were in so much pain. You have Rheumatoid, right?
amjohnso - 10 days ago
Joeysmom...I am not taking any meds for it. I told the doctors I will start medication after I have the baby and nurse him/her. Until then, I am battling through the attacks.
joeysmom - 11 days ago
amjohnso-- Same with me! My first pregnancy 4 years ago it totally went into remission, 2nd pregnancy had to be on 10mg of prednisone the whole time, then last may I started getting shots of Cimzia which worked great. Now Im prego with #3 and alittle scared to do the shots. Im on 2.5 MG of prednisone now.
SLK - 11 days ago
Mfbrown, how is your cousin going? Did they manage to stop her contractions?
shockedmama75 - 11 days ago
SU90- No way! The 20 y.o. is my step-daughter...lol. I forget to mention that alot because my husband gained custody of her when she was just 4 and we raised her together....I am considering CVS or Amniocenteses testing....anyone have this done before or any experience with this? Not really sure how I feel about it yet....
amjohnso - 11 days ago
Joeysmom - I have Arthritis and pregnant! All of my symptoms went away with my first pregnancy (4 years ago)...but I have been having attacks daily in different areas with this one. Not fun!
mfbrown - 12 days ago
Prayers for my cousin! She is only 24 weeks right now and is in the hospital. They've been trying to stop her labor as best they can but things are looking scary right now!
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