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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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leezel - 3.6 hours ago
I had my dr apt today and baby is good, hb 150s-160s and I have to wait to get my weekly shot due to they don't have the medicine in but I can do them weekly from home :) I go in June 13th for my big ultrasound and they changed my date to Oct 30th but at my next big ultrasound it will be checked again and may change, or I will just have a big boy lol

tamaraandgio - 1 days ago
did u/s to rule out my worries am 16wk2days and team blue accordng to scan..

Arborlon - 2 days ago
Brooke - we did a 'traditional surrogacy' where I go stay with my couple for a few days every cycle and we do home inseminations.

brookebaby3 - 3 days ago
Arborlon- I had no idea it was your egg!! I can see how connecting to it would be stronger! It's even more brave and amazing :)

mononi - 3 days ago
I had a dream I had the baby. I named her Carmine. The problem was every time i had a baby I got pregnant again and I had a total of 5 kids. 3 were in diapers. It was a normal dream other than that. I was obviously a single Mom and I didn't have many resources as all 5 of my kids slept in the same bed. Mostly I breastfed and the other kids made bottles. Little Carmine was very sweet and precious. She smiled a lot and went to sleep good.

leezel - 4 days ago
well my dr.appt got canceled 15 mins before. I was not happy i woke up my daughter from her nap which was short so she was gonna be crabby and on the way there to a phone call saying she had an emergency surgery and wont be doing appts at all today. I asked to see another doctor, was told all of the other 3 doctors were not in. so annoyed!

Arborlon - 4 days ago
Yes it is my egg and his sperm so the baby is related to me.

leezel - 4 days ago
Yay week16! Have a dr appt later today and my first set of shots. Hoping I feel this baby soon :) hope everyone has a great friday!!

girl from ab (erin) - 5 days ago
Is it your egg or was it the couples egg and sperm? I read a little of your blog but you dosnt mention if it was your egg or not....

Arborlon - 5 days ago
Its not so bad because you know from the start that it doesn't belong to you. At the ultrasound it felt like it was happening to someone else. I really didn't associate the baby on the screen with me. Plus you have to experience the joy of this couple seeing their baby for the first time. That experience alone makes everything worthwhile. I have the ability to give a lifetime of happiness to someone in just 9 months of my life. Its going to be very hard but man what a powerful, intoxicating feeling.

2Tauruses - 5 days ago
Arborlon- I think that's great what you're doing for that couple!! You have a lot of stregnth and courage, that's for sure!

Dragonsoccermom*teamblue* - 5 days ago
Erin- I would think the same thing. I don't have the strength to give away a baby I carried for 9 months, but I guess there's so much legality & paperwork that you have no choice. I mean it's technically THEIR baby & she's just carrying it. Good to know this right out of the gate. It would bother me more having other people saying things thinking it was mine.

rachie88 - 6 days ago
I always carry so low, so from about 10 weeks I need bigger pants cos I can't just put them below bump. My bump looks so funny my other pregnant friend says it looks like a boiled egg! I look at some bmps an cant believe how high they are, they start from the boobs... I jus look Fat for months not preggers. Funny how people carry.

girl from ab (erin) - 6 days ago
Arborlon- is it hard to not get too attached or is that an issue for you? I am just generally curious about surrogacy and think what your doing is amazing but it must also be emotional for you?

Arborlon - 6 days ago
16 weeks today! Ultrasound next Tuesday to find out gender :)

waiting4number3 - 6 days ago
So happy to be halfway through the week! I am so ready for the weekend. Does anyone have any weekend plans?

waiting4number3 - 6 days ago
Congrats myangels!

myangels4ever - 7 days ago
went to the doctor today, everything looking great heart rate was 150 and im so happy its a 'BOY'. Doctor didnt have to say what it was i told her and she said how do you know, i told her i know what it look like, so happy

brookebaby3 - 7 days ago
Yea that was nice. He actually did it last night and he felt 3 solid kicks. We both smiled and cuddled! :)

2Tauruses - 7 days ago
Brooke- Glad he rubbed your belly and tried to feel it kick. Seems like he's already coming around somewhat!! :)

brookebaby3 - 8 days ago
Arborlon- young moms either do a great job and age doesn't even matter. Or some just mess up and lose it all. It's great that your daughter helped you also! I watch teen mom on MTV and OMG I can't believe one of the moms on here lol. I think it's kind of cool being able to grow with my kids and my oldest and I really bond and I think it's helps us be in tune with today's culture or trends.. Not clothes but lifestyle .. I can't think if the word lol

brookebaby3 - 8 days ago
Thank you everybody for being so supportive, not judge mental and helping me through this crap! It's so great being able to talk with you all! Xoxoxo words can't even explain how much this has relieved me. Thank each and everyone of you!

brookebaby3 - 8 days ago
2taursues- I know there is no way from dates to symptoms and so many ultrasounds and just feelings now. I can't be further along. My baby has always measured smaller than my LMP date. I ovulated late and he is the dad. If he keeps up I'm going to let him rant and stress himself out. As soon as this baby is born ill do the cvs DNA test. Today he wanted to rub my belly and feel it kick. He had a good friend over last night and I think he may have got advice from him. Because this was the first time he's done that. I am going to take him to my next appointment for sure!!

Arborlon - 8 days ago
Brooke - Having my daughter saved me too. I think I would have just kept going downhill if I hadn't had her to make me get my s**t together. Grew up fast and now I'm a reasonably normal person :)

2Tauruses - 8 days ago
Brooke- I think that since he finally sees how it feels to be cheated on that he's making you pay for it, which isn't right. He's done it multiple times and you gave him chances, so he needs to not hold it over your head forever. I conceieved in January and I'm 19 weeks, so you definitely didn't in December. No way an ultrasound would be off by that much in the beginning. I think he knows it's his, he just is finding a way to make you feel guilty for what you did. I definitely think bringing him to a doctor and letting him hear them say it will help some, but also time will let him realize that what he's saying to you is ubsurd. Good luck!

brookebaby3 - 9 days ago
Rbrencur- soon enough that belly will bulge and you'll be waddling around!! Lol

brookebaby3 - 9 days ago
Arborlon- I thought I was so grown and had it all together! Lol was I fooled! Now looking back I think wow! I was a little hard ass at 14 and having my son saved me in a since. 18 is still young and I'm sure all of us have done right for our kids and our lives!

Arborlon - 9 days ago
Brooke - wow 14 and pregnant! I was 18 and pregnant and felt like a child, completely unprepared so I can only imagine your life! What a strong woman you must be.

rbrencur - 9 days ago
I cant wait till i have my big olheavy belly and wish it would hurry its ass up and get here!!!! Oh, and crummy mothers day. But ah well! I want my big ol belly already!!! Send me belly growing thoughts please!

girl from ab (erin) - 9 days ago
Brooke- there is no doubt in my mind that this is you bf's baby. I do agree with the others that both your commitment/ fedelity issues need to be sorted. Do you want to stay with him or are you staying because you are pregnant? I hope everything works out for you.

brookebaby3 - 9 days ago
Happy Mother's Day! I hope everybody has a great day!!

brookebaby3 - 9 days ago
Mistyof3- no baby had its legs shut lol ill go back on June 13th!

brookebaby3 - 9 days ago
Kathleen- we did do counceling when he cheated and there was never a reason. He was 16 and I was 13 when we started dating. I was 14 and pregnant so we just had to stop freedom and grow up fast. He says he never got that chance to 'live' and was young dumb and full of c--. Sick. I cheated because I was sick of him and felt like he was going to cheat again. I also have OCD and bipolar that flares up on me about once every year and that was that day! I just do dumb compulsive stuff. That was so out of character and he knows it was. He said he does understand and its just on going because I got pregnant bit long after.

cantwaittobeamom - 9 days ago
Happy Mother's Day!!!!

mistyof3 - 10 days ago
Brookebaby~ Sorry to hear of the frustrating &stressful time u r having we all make mistakes in life & shouldn't pay for them forever &when u have ur sweet little baby I'm sure he will b happy as can b :) did u not get to find out babys sex today?

kathleen112 - 10 days ago
brooke--Obviously the baby is his and I agree with all the other ladies that that he's just trying to hurt you because he feels hurt. I'm not saying that two wrongs make a right but you'd think with his history of infidelity (and the fact that you've ultimately stayed with him) he would be more understanding/forgiving. I cheated on a boyfriend a long time ago (I was 22) and it's a really shitty feeling but you're better than me, I didn't even fess up to it. It was a one time thing, I completely learned my lesson (I've been faithful in all subsequent relationships) and telling him would have served no purpose except to hurt him. My point is, we all have skeletons in our closet so no worries about judgement (well some people will always judge but f--- 'em). Just a question though have you guys ever considered counseling to figure out maybe why infidelity is happening in your relationship? When I cheated I didn't want to believe it meant anything at the time but the farther removed from the situation (and the older I got) I saw that there were definitely reasons behind why I cheated. I know I didn't even fess up to it but I didn't have kids with that boyfriend...you guys are going to be in each other's lives forever whether you're a couple or not. Just a thought.

brookebaby3 - 10 days ago
Thank you rbrencur and Claire!! I know he will see soon enough. At my scan today he was all pissed they couldnt tell us anything about the baby.. I had to explain to him how this dating works and he was scared something was wrong with the baby. I said no, the baby is measuring small because I ovulated later. After my last period in January. I hope he gets it soon!!

rbrencur - 10 days ago
Brooke - i understand where hes coming from, but he needs to look at the facts. The child is his. If hes still upset and untrusting about you cheating thats a separate issue he needs to work through, but id hate for him to miss out on the wnderful pregnancy moments like first kick he can feel, findng out the sex, etc... Just because hes still upset you cheated. Maybe seeing a councellor will help with that? Or have him come to a doc apmt so the doc can explain it to him and he can hear it from the source? Also, my scan you asked about is may 24, so 2 weeks from now! Im excited!

cantwaittobeamom - 10 days ago
Brooke: I'm sure no judgements here! :) we are all here for support and everyone makes mistakes! Just pray! :)

brookebaby3 - 10 days ago
Well my baby was measuring 16 w 4 days and had both legs crossed and the cord between its legs! I shook and poked and stretched but no luck. Stubborn baby!!

brookebaby3 - 10 days ago
Elly- I knew what you meant!! Lol pregnant brain! Not sure if you read my big oops. Told my son pour yourself a cup of pee and my 3 yo to throw his clothesin the trash. My words were shot! I'm right here with you. My boobs are sitting so low I'd leave the house shirtless before bra less. Funny story :)

brookebaby3 - 10 days ago
Rachie- I agree with you. It's still a little fresh and I literally cut off all my friends because he felt like going to their houses or out anywhere with them would make me cheat again. I'm not bothered by it because be is more important to me. I want to prove myself. He has cheated before multiple times and always brushed it off and didnt care about how I felt until recently. Now he knows what he put me through for years. I did leave his ass after so many times but after a separation we got back together. It just was crazy that I ended up getting pregnant after telling him! God really has a plan for us I'm sure. At the NT scan I asked the tech how accurate it was on dating. She said within 5 days at the most. At the ER I asked the doctor about when I conceived and she said a little after my LMP because the baby was a few days behind. He just called me again. We talked about the dates and I reminded him of those times and he says he just feels like shit still and wants to believe it is his and feels like it is but the pain isnt fully letting him. Time hopefully with heal his mind and heart. I am doing all that I can to show him how much I love him and prove that he can trust me!

elly4thbaby - 10 days ago
@brooke - looked at calendar and thought about 12th of May and wrote 11th :D this happens to me in this pregnancy very often :D Yesterday I went out without my bra, had some different feeling as my boobs are quite big, but didn't realize I forgot to wear it until got home and saw bra laying on my bed where I did put all clothes before dressed. I still feel little bit embarrassed about it as I met lot of people on my way. My short memory has lot of errors this time and I hope it'll repair someday, as I'm used to be very accurate and with excellent memory :D

rachie88 - 10 days ago
Brooke: I agree with what Claire said, I'm sure your bf will come round, can u not take him to an appointment with u so he can hear a professional say its defiantly a January baby, then surly he can't doubt the baby is his, I think he is trying to hurt u because he feels hurt. Everyone makes mistakes, it's the remourse that is shown afterwords and the willingness to repair what's been broken. Iv been on the recieving end of cheating and it takes a lot of work from both sides to mend wounds but for me it was so worth it because I love my husband and I believed it was the biggest mistake of his life. I'm sorry you an ur bf are going through this its emotionally draining an it must be harder with u being pregnant. I hope u both can work it out xxx

brookebaby3 - 10 days ago
We also celebrate Mother's Day tomorrow. My bfs family is from El Salvador and they celebrate the 10th. So we celebrate with them on the 10th and on the 12th or what ever say Sunday falls in with my family. :) happy Mother's Day to everyone :)

brookebaby3 - 10 days ago
Elly- thanks for commenting. I know its horrible for the baby and I thought we figured this out months ago. I know its his January baby. I looked for the DNA test from a store cvs its on sale for 22$ and free shipping. I'm going to buy it and the day baby is born I will swab them both and send it to a lab. I just hope he can do the math and realize during the pregnancy that it is his. This was my first and last time cheating and I sure did learn my lesson.

elly4thbaby - 10 days ago
@brooke - if you had two periods and all U/S says the same it can't be December baby. I hope that your BF will set up his mind soon, such stress is not good for pregnancy. Happy Mothers Day, in our country we are celebrating it tomorrow on 11th of May :)

brookebaby3 - 10 days ago
Claire- thank you! That's what my mom says too. I just don't think it's possible for ultrasound to be that far off. If I carry to term ill be even more positive and I hope he will be too. There would be no way I could carry 6 weeks longer

claire0308 - 10 days ago
brooke i hear what you're saying and i also agree it cant be anyone's other than your boyfriends and i'm sure with half a brain he knows it too i just think he's just trying to hurt you cos he's been hurtb too,as soon as you find out its his he'll come round to it i'm sure.

brookebaby3 - 10 days ago
Proud mommy- no I've been holding this in from day 1 or week 4 lol.. I posted it because I need to hear everything I can to feel better. Thank you. I am going to look for this test. I have friends who have gone through this also but I don't want them knowing and they were sleeping with 2 different guys within the same week. I feel like I'm reading some body else's story and this is not mine at all.

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