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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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amber242 - 49 minutes ago
Well ladies went for the big ultrasound today & found out we're having a BOY!!! I was so sure this one was a girl but couldn't be happier. My hubby is thrilled! I am so happy.

mom 2 blake - 54 minutes ago
due dates are generally just a educated guess since noone can pin point when exactly conception happened. My dr said he usually only changes it if its more than ten days off and the further along your scan is the less accurate the estimated due date that the us gives you is. But i think drs all do different things so we are all left confused aboutu what they are doing. lol.

styx - 1.1 hours ago
I cant sneeze or laugh too much with out peeing a little and i do keigles too lol my daughter was born via c section so i thought I was in the clear for that but NOPE your not alone :)

babyblessings2010 - 1.4 hours ago
Had 16 week anatomy u/s yesterday (actually at 15.5 weeks). All was well. Saw boy parts. BPM 154. He also measured 5 days ahead of scheduled due date (16.3 weeks) but the tech said the 'WILL NOT make Changes to original due date of May 9th.' I am confused. Women are changing their due dates on this site all the time because u/s give different numbers. Does the due date matter or is it used a just a marker?

mikeysgirls - 1.9 hours ago
Totally welschmommy! Don't even sweat that! Especially since you were having the dream, that totally probably made it happen because your body was having to go and your brain was like ok let's do this and wah-la! During pregnancy you will have to pee like a hundred times more than normal, so don't sweat it your not alone at ALL! xo

hisb-daygift - 2.4 hours ago
K so I am at the movies with my mom and brother and his dad, gunna watch planet 51 with my brother that's 6 so mom can watch what she wants. Well I have a pic of my ultrasound from 14 weeks and showed it to to him and asked him If he could tell me what it was and he stared at it for like a min and then he said what is it I told him it was my baby and pointed out the features and then told him that the baby is in my stomach and he asked If it was a joke and completely did not believe me, then he asked If it was me as a baby and then If my boyfriend when a baby, he said well I can't be pregnant cuz I'm not big. Hense I am hardly showing. Well it took me 20 min to convince him that I am gunna have a baby. Oh and when I told him he was gunna be an uncle he made this face of like WHAT! It was soo funny.. And for the peeing thing I have been wetting myself too and am now stuck to wearing pads because I leak when I have to go.

pookie2287 - 2.6 hours ago
Having a random craving for spinage dip and bread...going have to buy some when I go to the store right now!

welshmummytobe - 5.4 hours ago
that's why I'm glad I work part-time in a pub, I can always slink off and have a wee when needed. Which recently has increased to about a million times a day!! xxx

opsbabymama - 5.6 hours ago
lol figured it would...that would have been so embarrasing...lol

welshmummytobe - 5.6 hours ago
opsbabymama - strangely enough, it does! thanks doll!! xxx

opsbabymama - 5.7 hours ago
hey all. i posted a belly pic for this week. I look ginormous but i am also full so i cant suck in or anything...i almost look 9 months preggo....lol take a look...and welsch- i almost pissed myself at work if that makes you feel any better.

welshmummytobe - 5.9 hours ago
Hey girls. I'm really sorry if this is TMI but... I wet the bed last night!! I must've really really needed a wee but didn't wake up in time - I was even DREAMING about having a wee and STILL I didn't wake up. I was mortified when I woke up and told my BF at 4am. The I changed the bedding and stood next to the bed and burst into tears!!! I'm sure it's nothing to do with being pregnant, but the BF is claiming it's because of things being shifted around and pressing on body parts. I'll go with it if that's what he thinks!! Good grief, I'm embarrassed just telling YOU all about it!! xxx

pookie2287 - 6.3 hours ago
I have posted belly pics. I have pooped in the past week!

1sttimem0m24 - 6.6 hours ago
Kellymarieb-i also been feelin bubbles and flutterin like movement and sometimes a little kick but i can't wait till it get stronger

KellyMarieB - 7.3 hours ago
hey guys...my 1st day in week 16 and im actually starting to feel human again with my morning sickness easing up...ive just got over a gastro bug which lasted for 5 days! so now im hoping im given a break to just enjoy this pregnancy a bit! im starting to feel little movements now...only small like bubble popping and fluttering but its so lovely to start feeling that and know that its only gonna get stronger! x

ashley-blesseddaily - 7.4 hours ago
Ladies, who has posted a belly pic so far, I want to compare : )

1sttimem0m24 - 8.7 hours ago
First day in week 16 how is every1 doin

mommaslove - 9.4 hours ago
Sassy Lu- I had my daughter when i was 16. Very scary, but I was headed for a crazy lifestyle. She made settle down and really think about the future. The dad wasnt around until after she was 1. The best thing I did was graduate high school, graduate with my B.S. and show my daughter what it means to work hard. I think once her dad noticed that I could stand on my own he came around. And no my parents did not pay for my schooling. I took out lots of loans. Worth it though.

milliesam26 - 14.2 hours ago
ashley blessed daily, tea tree oil is fantastic, its great for a whole range of skin problems its like a natural antiseptic, i have used it for years,the bottle i have says to use it for things like minor cuts , burns, abrasions, pimples, boils, bites and stings. Hope this helps you!

pookie2287 - 15.7 hours ago
WOOHOO! Hello week 16! Can't believe we are officialy 4 months now...scary! Its going by fast!

amber242 - 19.2 hours ago
it's after midnight so I'm now in week 17. I'll have to post on both weeks what we find out the gender is tomorrow (later today) YAY

mikeysgirls - 20.4 hours ago
Btw I tried posting this on your page but this site really bites the big one, always having issues with it..love it but hate it, ya know? It's really frustrating all of the issues I've had with delays and messages not being sent. Grr. Anyway.

mikeysgirls - 20.4 hours ago
Mmmhmm amen to commongoals comment! I agree..you can do this! It's really hard feeling alone..I went through some tough alone times in mt life when there was noone...but I wasn't pregnant at the time so I am sure that just amplifies your feeling's...not to mention those hormones ;) We're here for you yoo..at least morally <3 One I waas going to suggest finding a better waitressing job? Have you been on the search for any other job openings? I worked at a restaurant for a couple of years where the tips were crap, $3-4 dollars on average....depressing, and now looking back I wish I had moved on from there sooner. Also just a suggestion...but have you considered moving to Florida with your sister for a while (and her family?) if that's an option? It may be a big decision..but if there's someone there like a loving family member to support you, I would take full advantage because that could lift alot of weight off of you when you need love and support the most right now, ya know? And it could just beuntil you got on your feet..just a thought, many hugs to you girlfriend, you are not alone! xoxoxo

Sassy Lu - 20.6 hours ago
it is just SO hard. i waitress and 2day i left with 30 freakin bucks. i cant support a child of of a low income. i am going to welfare office monday afetr my baby doc appt and see what i am eliglble for. i already have health insurance with the state. just so hard cuz come 3 weeks i wont have a place to go. my moms really no help at all. and now that he decided his life is more important than the babys..im completley alone. i dont even have my best friend anymore to lean on. i have no one. a sister in florida who is there 4 moral support. but thats the extent of it. i have spent the last 2 days crying my eyes out and just am soo lost and confused as of what to do. i just want the baby to have a good life and im scared that i wont be able to give him one. im scared that a few months into it i realize i cant do it and making a choice when he is already here would be impossible.

lisamomof5tobe - 21 hours ago
Sassy lu- I used to volunteer at a pregnancy crisis center, yo might want to check out one in your neighborhood. That is what they are there for. They have free counseling and if you take classes you get a certain amount of diapers and wipes, ect...per month, they should be able to help you locate a maternity house, where you can stay until you are able to be stable on your feet. Even if you decide to place your child for adoption they will be there to walk you through the whole process. I know you facing a very difficult time with out much support it seems like but remember God is always there for you, just talk to Him. And of coarse we all here are here for you to. If you need help locating a center let me know and I will give the PCC a call and they have a big book that list Pregnancy Crisis centers over the world. Praying for you!!!

V.Blessed - 21.4 hours ago
Sassy Lu - You are in my prayers. Things will turn out okay, right now they might not look like they will, but I know God has you and your beautiful baby in His hands :-).

styx - 21.4 hours ago
Sassy- my best friend is preg with #2 and is a single mom and I was raised by a single mom it CAN be done have faith and there are lots of resources out there!

zaramom - 21.5 hours ago
Sassylu- pregnancy always makes a person more emotional then usual, what you r goin thru is indeed a difficult situation and only u can fully understand what u r goin thru, but have faith in God and yourself, i strongly believe that when one door closes in life another is opened, you just have to keep faith. Anyways im off to week 17 in the mornin, see u guyz there!

ashley-blesseddaily - 23.5 hours ago
kort5410- I thought the same thing or at least feared the same thing, but when I showed the nurse she said it was just dry skin, my Mom told me today to try tree oil, never heard of it. hardthistimearound- I have been having a much more difficult pregnancy this time around too, not sure why but I just keep telling myself it will ALL be worth it when we hold our little one in our arms! And something we can hold over their head when they are a teenager! lol Hang in there Momma we are almost half way there! colie500-WELL SAID!!! It is so frustrating when your concerns are dismissed, especially by a doctor when you go to them for help, I hope now they can get to the bottom of everything and get you back to feel normal, well as normal as one can be being pregnant! Sassy lu- It is difficult I now, (I was a single mother for 5 yrs, waitressing most of it and going to school), but you CAN do it, please don't doubt yourself. I wish I had a solution to all your problems but just know....'this too shall pass'! Everything will work out and even though I know it sounds impossible.....TRY not to stress yourself (and the baby) out.

oopixiesticks - 1 days ago
u can get government help food stamps wic and look under section 8 for an apartment.

amber242 - 1 days ago
Sassy Lu- I agree with momof6... PRAY! God will help you through this. Maybe you should talk to an adoption agency. They have open and closed adoptions, open where you can still see the baby grow and explain to him why you did this. Of course I'm sure it is a lot harder to do than you think so weigh out your options so you don't regret something. I'm just saying keep a open mind. If you cannot support the baby you can give it to a family that will cherish and love him with all their hearts. I have a aunt who couldn't get prego she tried for 5 years. They adopted and their son (my cousin) has the best life. He knows he is adopted and sends regular letters to him mom. She also left a note and blanket with him when she gave him to the agency my aunt gave to him when he was old enough to understand what adoption was (closed adoption). Also you are going through a lot of emotions being pregnant so just try to relax and know God has great things in store for you!!!

momof609 - 1 days ago
can u find a rommate situation... maybe look on craigslist sometimes people want someone to just pitch in $150-$200 a month and u get a room. Sorry things r so hard for you... Here in WI we have places to go where single moms can get some help with rent, sometimes its even free... their goal is to keep moms with their babies... ALSO social service will have the tools to help you out... WHATEVER assistance you can get, take it... Theres plenty out there.

Sassy Lu - 1 days ago
i just dont even know what 2 do. im living with my mother. i have 3 weeks untill i need to be out. i have no money to my name. so no way to even get an apartment. nothing. a dying father who cant help because he can barley keep himself alive. im all alone and soo scared.

momof609 - 1 days ago
sassylu- You love your baby and things will work themselves out. Dont get down- when your preggy EVERYTHING seems to be so much worse because of our hormones... If I can have a baby at 16 with nothing and make it into something so can anyone. Our little ones motivate us to work harder and to be an adult. You will even someday find a responsible Man to come into your life and find out how relationships are suppose to be... Pray Sassylu- AS long as we give our troubles to God and trust that he will handle them on his time.... HE WILL COME THROUGH for us...Always. You will have a WHOLE new outlook and perspective on life when your closer to your due date... unfortunately that is still a LONG way off.... but enough time to get a lot accomplished.

Sassy Lu - 1 days ago
things just dont ever get any better do that? at least things are ok with my baby. me on the other hand..im on the biggest emotional roller coaster of my life. things just keep going downhill all around me. work isnt great. not enough $ so idk how im going 2 raise a baby offa this. and now im going to be raising a baby all alone. me and my ..now EX fiance..are over. his freedome and his partying and doing what he wants when he wants is more important that me and Hunter. well thats just fine. he is 1400 miles away. ill never have 2 face him again. i just dunno how im going to do it. i dont think i can..honestly.. and just thinking of putting him up 4 adoption makes me ball my eyes out cuz i dont wanna give up my baby..

colie500 - 1 days ago
wow, i should have proof read that first! lol

colie500 - 1 days ago
Well girls, I no we are all having a hard time with all kinds of different issues, but don't over look them, you know your body best even though it doen't fell like it right now. I have told you all befor about the horriable migraines I have been having, the med the doc gave me wasent helping, I finally got a apt today at the doc to tell him and during the visit they found 6 different infection in my body, Bladdder, UTI, yeast, ear and sinus all of this since the last visit 3 weks ago. So they are now taking the headach more serious realizing there is something worng with me, it's not just 'pregnant' and ' it's your hormones' I knew there was something wrong with me and they just kept saying it was normal...Now we are taking ssteps to find out what is really wrong...No one knows your body like you do, if you think there is a prob, be stern with your doc Hoppe this finds everyone in good spirits and health

prettierworld - 1 days ago
ashley---a circle could very easily be ringworm. i got it on my calf about two months ago!! i've NEVER had such a thing before but i google imaged ringworm and yep, that is exactly what it was. took a long time to clear up. might want to look at pics of it and see if that is what you have.

amber242 - 1 days ago
on the constipation note, I'm have the exact opposite problem. I got 2-3 times a day. I went a lot with my son too. I guess it's better that than be in pain. Sorry if it's tmi.

commongoal - 1 days ago
hardthistimearound : Many of us have had it hard this time around. I know it is hard and mind-boggling BUT hang in there. Keep your head high and think that all this will pass. WE are ALL here to listen. Not much more we can do but I think that when you have people that listen that alone is what we need most sometimes. My thoughts are with you and hope that things start to shape up for you in a more positive way...xoxo

amber242 - 1 days ago
kort- be sure to read the cream ingredients b4 using it... MY mom had some too for my brothers exema (sp?) and told me to try it on my dry patches on my hands but I read it and it has a steroid in it. I didn't think it would be safe for the baby. Just a thought :-) If my hands get worse I don't know what I'm going to do. They are so dry they are raw @ my wrists. Lotion doesn't help it just burns... Baby oil helps for a little bit but not long enough to make it worth it :-/

kort5410 - 1 days ago
ashley-blesseddaily-I have little dry spots too, one on each shoulder but my skin often gets dry in the winter so I'm not too worried. But these spots are more round than any other shape I suppose and I have really only noticed them on my shoulders. I know my mom had to use a prescription cream on me when I was a kid because I got dry patches of skin but I'm not sure what it is or what causes it.

amber242 - 1 days ago
OMG tomorrow if the big u/s I can't wait!!!!!

styx - 1 days ago
Ok sooo totally jealous of you guys at the midnight I got 2.5 hrs before ours starts we are going to breakfast first cant wait. As for constipation my dr put me on Prenexia which is a perscription prenatal that contains EVERYTHING all in 1 pill it has all the vitamins plus DHA plus a gentle stool softener let me tell you it has been AMAZING this time around it works great

hardthistimearound - 1 days ago
hey ladies this pregnancy has been a hard one so far for me. in the er bleeding and passing huge clots to getting triple screeen results that were adnormal to find out that i am not 18 weeks like they thought but maybe back at 16 but not sure yet. waiting on the new results of my triple screen testing and over all feel crapy. anyone else having a real hard time help

ashley-blesseddaily - 1 days ago
If I didn't know better I would think it is eczema , but I have never had this before!

ashley-blesseddaily - 1 days ago
Anyone else getting dry spots on their skin? I just have a couple, but they are strange looking, almost like a circle, one on my arm and one on my belly! lotion doesn't seem to be helping either

supermammy123 - 1 days ago
hupko of 3 thanx. i didnt realise coffe worked so i shall try it. it is a horrible thing to have especially when pregnant. i will just have to be very careful of what i eat i suppose :-) xx

lisa-babyno1 - 1 days ago
Abbottbaby - im going to watch new moon this evening...straight after i finish work!! i cant wait!! :-D

AbbottBaby - 1 days ago
Hayley-I went to the midnight showing-it was sooo good!! I'm going again today & tomorrow, wearing my I love Edward Cullen shirt, it's a little tight with the baby belly & all. :-D

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