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At this point of your pregnancy, your baby is approximately 4.3 to 4.6 inches long and weighs 2.8 ounces. Not only is your baby growing, your uterus and placenta continue to grow to accommodate the growing baby inside of you! Just six weeks ago, your uterus weighed about 5 ounces. This week it now weighs 8.75 ounces! The amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby is increasing and there is about 7.5 ounces of fluid. You will easily be able to feel your uterus approximately three inches below your navel.

This is an important week for testing and you will most likely have an AFP test done. This is a harmless blood test that is done to detect abnormalities such as Down's syndrome or spina bifida. This is a non-invasive test and it carries no risk to your developing baby. Most doctors will offer the test, but in most cases it is completely optional.

Your milk glands start production at this time and this causes some tenderness and swelling in early pregnancy. Your veins will become more visible because there is an increased amount of blood flowing to the breasts.

Five and a half inches tall and only six ounces in weight. The child can grasp with his hands, kick, or even somersault.

At this time, your baby is holding her head erect. Because her muscles are developing, she can make some faces now. Your baby is able to squint, frown and open its mouth. There is enough calcium in the bones that they will show up on an x-ray. Your baby's fingernails are well formed now and the legs are longer than the arms. Because your baby is moving well now, you may begin to feel his movements! Some women say that the early movements feel like gas bubbles or a slight flutter. If you have not yet felt the baby move, don't worry. Fetal movements are usually felt between the 16th and 20th week of pregnancy.

You may feel your heart beating 'louder'. This is because there is a lot more blood in your body than normal. (about 20-25% more)

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sunshine143 - 25 minutes ago
So thankful to be at week sixteen. Counting down the days till we find out what we are having. We find out the day before thanksgiving. We plan to call all the family on Thanksgiving and let them know the good news.

alliep - 4.4 hours ago
o an not to mention i done and put together the babys bouncy seat just to see if i could do it.

alliep - 4.4 hours ago
so i woke up at 2 am to eat a snack of ice cream an strawberries and ended up starting my gift registry. i think im already starting to nest and it seems like the delivery day is sooo far away.

milesmommy08 - 11.1 hours ago
I am in week 15 and am 15w3d but just found out today that we are having a GIRL!!!!

camdensmom - 11.6 hours ago
Commongoal: Regarding cloth diapers. They are SOOOO much easier than they were even 9 years ago! You do have to do laundry, but you don't have to touch pee or poo or anything. They have diapers that have the absorbant part and the cover all in one and you just throw the whole thing in the wash. I have a little sprayer attached to the side of my toilet to rinse out any runny poo, but now that my son has more solid poo, we just plop it into the toilet and put the dirty diaper into the pail. It is so easy! Not to mention the fact that I probably have $250 (if that) invested in cloth diapers and they'll last for this baby too. And then I'll probably be able to sell them for 50-60% of their original value after this baby if I want. Anyway, sorry for the rant. :) Just wanted to address the ease of use and touching pee/poo issue...

kristennjosh2010 - 12 hours ago
anyone else not feeling too excited about being pregnant?..Im scared about not being too excited too...

SandraD - 13.8 hours ago
If anyone comes across a place to buy plus size maternity clothes would you mind passing the info my way please...thanks

oilersbaby - 14.4 hours ago
Bought maternity pants today!! They are the greatest things ever!!!!

texxasmama - 18.8 hours ago
Off to week 17 tomorrow!! See you all there!

jeslynn1976 - 21.9 hours ago
Hi Everyone, I was just told I was having a girl, I just uploaded two pictures of the ultrasound scan's, please tell me if these look girl to you all??? Thank you!

diana - 23.3 hours ago
Hello week 16! time is going by pretty good... I have a u/s Nov 27th to tell us sex of baby I cant wait for that it is SO exciting .. YAY!!! hope everyone has a good weekend

4thandLast - 1 days ago
last night in week 16. See you all in 17!

Rosemom - 1 days ago
Excited to be sixteen weeks! Find out the sex November 19th, can hardly wait. Morning sickness also finally subsiding.

steph2121 - 1 days ago
went for my babymoon ultrasound today, loved it. only my oldest was interested in the baby, the other two just did their own thing. we did cave and find out that we are having a GIRL!!! that will put us to 2 boys and 2 girls...this should be tons of fun. we didn't tell the kids what we are having, or anyone else, were just keeping it between us and my bestfriend that came with. so excited!!!

Tunny904 - 2 days ago
Sassy---I feel like this pregnancy is SO much harder on me than my first. I'm achier, sicker, & totally exhausted! But I think having to chase around a 17 month old doesn't make it any easier :) Hope we all start feeling better soon!

texxasmama - 2 days ago
My husband and I are about to go on our final date for a while. He leaves in 4 days to deploy for 6 months... I hope I don't start to cry tonight! Wish me luck.

SandraD - 2 days ago
oh my gosh....im in such a mood tonight....and to top things off my husband wont pick up his darn phone.....and that is really starting to piss me off....BIG time.....I wanted him to grab something for dinner on his way home but if he dont pick up the phone he wont be getting dinner from me....ill feed the kids and he can either get his own or do with out.

4thandLast - 2 days ago
Im am sick. I woke up yesterday with a sore throat, headache and body aches and worse today. I dont remember being sick in my other pregnancies and thought that your pregnant body was up to kill any germ that dare to try and infect!! How wrong. The worst part is that I got sick from trying to be healthy..urghhhh! I have started swimming as a form of exercise and have been doing really well... but I didnt dry my hair well enough on a coolish day and voila - sick!! I am now trying my best to rest (with three kids!!!) and just want to crawl in bed... hope it goes soon. On the weight issue - have gained 3kg or 6.6 pounds. Most of that was gained through bad eating in the first trimester and am now eating better and swimming (lol) - hoping not to gain much more at all as I am 3kg away from the final weight with my last and was too heavy then. Dont want to end this pregnancy any heavier than with her!! I think ill sit and watch a kids DVD with the little ones and forget the mess piled up in the house!!!

readyfor2 - 2 days ago
I'm week 17 tomorrow too! I am so happy!

texxasmama - 2 days ago
I gained 10 pounds so far! I was so surprised when the doc told me. I didn't think I gained so much. The good news is it is ALL belly! My arms, legs and face even look skinnier than before! WEIRD!!

avaelayne - 2 days ago
Off to week 17 tomorrow. Its so crazy how fast this pregnancy is going. With my first it couldnt come fast enough. But because i said i didnt want to rush this pregnancy and enjoy it, times seems to be flying.

readyfor2 - 2 days ago
I already went crazy and bought TONS of baby girl clothes! I love it!

SandraD - 2 days ago
Bought the first baby item....a pack of diapers...lol...im sure one we find out the sex that will change things and Ill start to pick things up here and there...esp if its a girl.

louisec - 2 days ago
kaylabranscum: me too i have lost 10llb since 6 wks and now 16 wks. i did the same last year. i think i know why. as soon as i found out i was pregnant, i cut out alcohol. just shows you how many calories there are in a glass of wine or two!

commongoal - 2 days ago
camdensmom: Don't get me wrong, if I HAD to use them with this baby, I totally would (of course) but would not look forward to it. I know it is bad for our environment but I do my best to recycle anything and everything I possibly can. (LoL...yes, if you are sensing guilt, you are right)

commongoal - 2 days ago
camdensmom: I used cloth diapers with my youngest daughter (now 11 years old). She was allergic to any diapers =o/ I used ''Tidee Didee Diaper Service''. They were awesome, I loved their services BUT I could not wait for my daughter to stop using them. I really did not care for cloth diapers. They are messy. The minute they pee, it goes right through them and everything just starts to smell like pee, all the time. If the baby has the runs, ugh it's messy too. That is ALL my Mom used for 2 of 3 of us though, she use to wash them herself by hand. I can tell you though, she was LOVING IT when she got to use DIAPERS with my younger sister =)

kaitlinandshelbysmom - 2 days ago
Felt better for a couple of days, but the gagging and nausea are back!!! Really!!! Off to 17 weeks tomorrow and still not feeling well. I am really getting annoyed, as I have been sick since 2 weeks. Grrrrrr!

taniamommyX2 - 2 days ago
Sassy - this pregnancy has been MUCH harder for me than my 1st. MOstly the morning sickness and unbareable headaches and 'intestinal issues'..... I had a doc appt today and lost 5 of he 7 pounds I gained so far. I also got my h1n1 shot today! YAY!

oilersbaby - 2 days ago
I think Ive gained about 5 lbs so far but it looks like 20. I went to a chiroprator yesterday b/c my hips have been unbarably hurting. She said that ur hip bones are suppose to move but mine arent. So that explains it. It hurts when I get up from any position or even moving positions when laying in bed. Anyone else having this problem? Oh and I think the diaper idea is genius!

Juniwoo - 2 days ago
Hi girls, just put a belly photo on my profile if anyone wants to see. All comments welcome, a bit surprised at how quickly its growing...

camdensmom - 2 days ago
Have any of you thought about cloth diapers? If you have any questions, you can message me!

Berrymama - 2 days ago
I have lost weight. I am just trying to figure out what I am doing or not doing. I eat what I feel like eating, maybe just not eating often enough. LouiseC- factual information is a great resource. Knowledge is power. I agree that fetal dopplers should be used as a method for your own personal reassurance, and also agree that it is impotant that you know what to look for out of technology in your bodily changes as a pregnant mommy. For those of you who have your dopplers, enjoy! It's an added feature that some mommies don't have. Once you have heard and trained yourself on how and where to find HB as well as HB measurement (ie. 150 beats) its fun. Just keep your self educated during your stages of pregnancy on what instinctive and medical signs to look for. With that all said. Gods plans are not yours, they are his!! God Bless Mommies and happy healthy babies for you all.

kaylabranscum - 2 days ago
i am 10 below im pre pregnancy weight. odd.

readyfor2 - 2 days ago
hi there, I have gained 7 lbs. total so far...just wondering about everyone else?

louisec - 2 days ago
For everyone who has a doppler, i think you need to read this link. You should not worry this early on about foetal movement.Its not indicative of a viable pregnancy. In the third trimester it is vitally important to check foetal movement alone and not hesitate to go to your doctor if there is a decrease in this. Using a doppler to reasure yourself can lead to a false sense of security, as mothers have read their own heartbeat or the noise of the placenta and mistaking it for their babies heart beat. This has sadly led to babies dying because mothers have taken too long to get medical help. im sure there will be women out there who disagree with me but im only stating facts, how ever uncommon this happens. Just want to alert women not to be reassured alone by a medical device that used to be used by medical professionals alone. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8343317.stm

sassynicky230485 - 2 days ago
AWW girlies, does anyone else find their second pregnacy so much harder? On top of all the moods and sickness, I now have ended up with a kidney infection. Trying to keep my eye on the prize but its getting tough. I am thinking lunch and a shopping trip tomorrow anything to feel better!

Berrymama - 2 days ago
Well scan today showed a little frank, so the doctor thinks, but the official thorough scan is not until 2.5 weeks. No big deal. I think everyone wants a girl around me. At this point I want a healthy baby and a happy pregnancy. If it is a boy, I have plenty of boy items from the little guy, so maybe a diaper shower or a babymoon (party after the baby gets here) may be great options.. Thanks for your posting guys, it helps with ideas.

filled-with-joy - 3 days ago
When my son was born, my mom stocked me up with enough diapers that I didn't have to buy any until long after I returned to work. What a blessing when money was tight because I have no paid leave. Plus I didn't have to worry about getting out too much.

Juniwoo - 3 days ago
Ama - we're just too damned impatient!!

ama-llama - 3 days ago
OMG Juni, if I didnt have my doppler Id be freaking out on the 'no kick' days lol! My last pregnancy I first felt movement at 18w6d and then every day after. I guess I was expecting the same this time.

SandraD - 3 days ago
ChristyL....yea me either as far how long they stay in a certain size so that is why I am only going to get 4 packs in each size....I know for sure I would use that many at least. I wont buy that many of the newborn of course....but I will get a few packs. It was funny with our last son, we just so happen to have enough of each size that once he was our of one size that would be when we would have ran out...but I dont know that I can get that lucky this time around but I figure any I can get now will be less to buy later. Plus by the time the baby comes I will have 2 in diapers....we want to start potty training my now 15 month old and when the baby comes he will be 22 months to we are not sure if we will start before the baby comes or wait till we are home....going to play taht one by ear. I think I am going to buy a potty chair for xmas just so he can start to get used to seeing it and playing with it.

Juniwoo - 3 days ago
Ama-llama - I'm with you there! Some days I feel a proper kick, then I go days and days without anything. So glad I bought a doppler, it gives me reassurance on the days I don't feel anything.

ama-llama - 3 days ago
About 4 days ago I felt the baby clear as day, even put my hand on my belly and thought I felt it on the outside. Then a little bit the next day but since then- NADA! ggrrrr.. its so frustrating. The mw said its sporadic at this stage and all depends on the baby's position

ms-vee - 3 days ago
this hot flashes are killing me I live in TN its about 46degrees and I just get hot its nasty that I'm going to go buy the clinical deodorant...lol. anyone else going trough this? Baby still moving I love the feeling and my daughters have been able to feel it :)

ChristyL - 3 days ago
Sandra I love your idea on the diapers! I've also started buying a few packs here and there, but for the life of me I can't remember how long they stay in size 1?

SandraD - 3 days ago
I am going to start buying diapers and holding on to them. It was great, when my last son was born I had so many diapers we didnt have to buy any for his first 6 months of life. We use Wal Mart brand so one pack is only 5.88 and for us they work well....I figure I can spend 6 bucks a week ( spend that much on lunch out once ) and I figure there are enough weeks left I can buy 4 packs of each size....that would be a start and I know that we would use up 4 packs of each size for certain.

SandraD - 3 days ago
I have had 4 showers but I only have 2 boys.....I had thrown one and then work would throw one for me. The ones at work of course were for everyone to attend, including hubby and then the ones I had at the house my hubby was there but he would just pop his head in and out. I think a co ed baby shower is fine.....why not....my husband has a few single friends and they are close with the whole family so I would feel bad to leave them out of something special and since this is my 3rd I may have the shower after the baby is born but if we end up having a girl maybe it would be fun to have it before hand since I have two boys....I would have plenty of things to get me started.....and I know alot of ppl say that a family member or close frnd should throw the shower....to be honest with you I was involved in planning both of them ive had....I have had help but Ive never really had a surprise shower except for the ones from work. If we do end up having our shower before I guess we will have it sometime in Feb or March.

ourangel - 3 days ago
Hello Ladies, we found out today that it's a boy :)) so, +1 for the blue team!

nikki04-10 - 3 days ago
Regarding baby shower, in my culture, we typically celebrate baby shower about 2-3 months after the baby is born and both girls and guys can attend the shower. It's like one big party celebration honoring the arrival of the newborn. Everyone gets to see and hold the baby and the monks would arrive early to give blessing to the baby and the parents. That's what I did with my first born and it turned out really great. I personally think that having both guys and girls attending the shower is more fun and daddy won't be left out because he can invite his friends as well.

texxasmama - 3 days ago
Gennyr - This is my third and I guess the more babies you have had, the earlier you feel them. I didn't feel my first until about 20 weeks, 17 with my second and now 15 with this one. Don't worry! Taniamommy - I say a boy/girl babyshower is great! My sister had one with her first and it turned out fantastic. It helps dad feel special too. But if you want the 'girl' thing then have two! Have one for all friends and family and then one just for your girlfriends! You can make it fun.

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