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 baby's 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 your baby's 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 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 your baby's 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.
xstaceyx321 - 1.7 hours ago
I dont really have cravings just finding it hard to force myself to eat because for some reasone ive become really picky and the thought of food sometimes just makes me feel sick. Im lucky ive got my dh to look after my little one and take care of things because im pretty much stuck in bed all day everyday i feel that awful, and theres me thinking that because i had it so bad first time i may have it better this time, i was very wrong!
2nd little ranch n beans - 11.4 hours ago
Wow what a day i slept at day basically. My DH took care of our son who just turned 15 months today and let me sleep when i wanted to. I think i have been up for 3 hours. First trimester is always fun lol. Anyone just feeling like blah? And I am thinking about taking a intelligender test. I have heard you have to be ten weeks, but im with you Armymom I would like to see it on the u/s.
lilmamaofhaley - 11.7 hours ago
Hello ladies! Today was so rough for me. I had to pull over twice on my way to work due to MS! And I am so tired! Good thing I only have 17 more days til the 2nd trimester!!! Hope everyone else is doing well! :)
nervousmothrof3 - 13.4 hours ago
armymom...when I was pregnant for my son ALL I wanted was Lemon everyting lol.......even Lemon cookies!! haha!!! No intelligender 4 me I think they r a watse of money but thats my pinion!! The months will go by quick enough and u will know what u r having soon!!! But 'Lemons' I think its a boy lol!!!!
God Bless!! Jacquie
sooexcitedtobemommy - 14 hours ago
armymom.. im about to take one when fiance gets home! do you know how accurate they are? im skeptical about it but it seems fun... i have a feeling its a boy, although i dont care either way... let me know what yours says!
Bouza - 15.8 hours ago
Hello everyone! Greetings from Puerto Rico. I changed ob's this week. My last one wasn't working. I read all the things that were supposed to happen on the first pre-natal visit and it wasn't what I saw. No medical history, no answering any doubts, she said not to read pregnancy material because it would 'confuse me'. Who says that??? So I started the search again and found a great doctor. He is wonderful. Asked about me and my husband's history, checked my boobs and uterus growth, clarified a million questions with a smile on his face and even kept saying to ask some more. Gave me contact phone #s and sent me to get an ultrasound. This is what I wanted from the beginning. The only downside is that the other doctor did an ultrasound on every single appointment. Oh, well! Very happy. :-)
love4life - 17.3 hours ago
@ Babymama I'm soooo sorry for you lost..You and your family will be in my prays..
Nevaehsmommy - 18.2 hours ago
that might help put your mind at ease some. good luck
ms.kelly - 18.6 hours ago
I have my first ob apt monday. I am so excited
armymom - 19.3 hours ago
my craving lately is lemons.. I've been sucking on straight lemons. haha.. so weird.
armymom - 19.3 hours ago
I'm officilly 9 weeks today. So happy to be here. Still not sick one bit.. have my first Doctor's appt on November 17th and I can't wait. My DH is asking me to take an intelligender test but I think it's a waste of $30 because no matter what the results I'll still doubt them until I see for myself on u/s.. anybody here taking the intelligender test or have taken one in the past?
ms.kelly - 19.6 hours ago
I wAS just looking at your page Nevaehsmommy, my little boy was born Nov 13, 2007 and I due june 10, 2010, we like to have babies at the same time. :)
Nevaehsmommy - 19.8 hours ago
mskelly just pray and your lil angel will be ok i have a tear in my placenta and i am trusting in god that our babies will be ok DeLenna
ms.kelly - 20.1 hours ago
I had my second u/s yesterday and everything looked perfect. heat beat of 170, but i am still so scared that something might go wrong.
beverley - 20.4 hours ago
well now i may be jinxing myself here but....my morning/all day sickness just stopped yesterday and i feel so much better! my hunger has stepped up a gear tho and my boobs are huge i feel like a glamour model lol!! saw my little seahorse again yesterday and all is well 20.2mm and strong heartbeat doctors are really positive xx take care of your special packages ladies xxxx
Nevaehsmommy - 20.7 hours ago
How are all of you moms feeling today? my ms just wont leave me alone plus the tear in my placenta but on the up side my daughter is healthy and so is my dh and it's a beautifull day. i will keep you all in my prayers so god bless you and your lil angels
DeLenna
Nevaehsmommy - 22.4 hours ago
babymama so sorry for your loss ill keep you and your dh in my prayers
klara812 - 22.7 hours ago
I'm freaking out. This is my first pregnancy and i'm so worried about everything it's unreal. I'm seriously thinking to call my doctor and cry and say that i need to see the baby (i'm not having u/s until i'm over 12 weeks) or at least to hear the heart beat somehow. I'm emotional wreck and no one understands me. I always think something might be wrong and my biggest scare is 'blighted ovum' i'm scared s***less, 'cause there r no symptoms and it can look like normal pregnancy. Am i the only one?
Sorry ladies for the negativity, just had to let it out.
shineon06 - 22.9 hours ago
ummmm CHEESE!!! Definitely a craving, which I didn't have last pregnancy. I read (old-wives tale of course) that craving cheese means BOY! =) Let's remember this and see how many it's true for!
xstaceyx321 - 23.2 hours ago
hi everyone im new here. my name is stacey and i am 9 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. got alot going on symptoms wise, bad nausea and generally feeling really unwell, cant wait to start feeling better so i can enjoy this pregnancy. how is everyone?
nervousmothrof3 - 23.4 hours ago
Yes ....I am breaking out more than any other pregnancy for sum reason.....Not BAD but to me it is !!! Scared to use anything medicated on my face till I talk to my Dr.!!!
Hope all is doing better today!!
God Bless,Jacquie
alomah - 1 days ago
A week ago I was breaking out, all down my neck. Too weird, cos I never usually have that happen.
2nd little ranch n beans - 1 days ago
so every time i eat something good i end up throwing it up. Grrr. Eggs are good to eat eat during pregnancy, i know my hubby will not let me eat soft cheeses. Also another question anyone breaking out?
nervousmothrof3 - 1 days ago
Yes very cool to have a dad on the sight!!! Welcome...... Looking forward to hearing from ya!!! God bless....Jacquie
JamieGarcia - 1 days ago
dad2b2010~that's so cool that you're hanging out with us! I guess the good thing is you will hear all of our gripes and know to take it easy on your wife :) It will be quite interesting getting the male perspective the next 7 months! oh, and update your profile!!
nervousmothrof3 - 1 days ago
LOL.....Cravings!!!Cant get enough of Fresh steamed Broccoli and Fresh Onions with cheese over it....... LOL I have eatin soooo much and I just cant get enough !!! LOL..... Im just soooooo EXCITED waiting patiently for my Dr. App. so I can have my ultrasound and hear my lil beans Heartbeat!!! Hope all is doing well in week 9!! Sure is good to b here!!! God Bless to all........
Jacquie
JamieGarcia - 1 days ago
I have been craving (and making!!) pancakes at night, and philly cheesesteaks the rest of the time ;)
cillamaria - 1 days ago
nothing weird either but cheese all the time at the moment
alomah - 1 days ago
Not too weird but I am craving scrambled eggs with grated cheese. Does anyone know if its bad to eat too many eggs? I've had like 5 today. oops!! lol
boys2girls0 - 1 days ago
9 weeks.. woo hoo... i get my first ultrasound on tuesday then i can see my lil olive lol... still have bad all day sickness and all my favorite foods dont taste good anymore =(... glad to be in week 9 though!!!
pregnant hippie mama - 2 days ago
Is anyone here also on facebook and want to be friends? My name is kary vinyard...........
pregnant hippie mama - 2 days ago
well, I've been sick since yesterday-- headache, neckache, sore throat, stuffy nose and head- We went to the doc's today, and we're there for 6 hours!! I was so dehydrated from all the dry heaving- and I also have the flu :o( but I only the flu, not the h1n1, thank God!!!
mommi3for3v3r - 2 days ago
Hey ladies is anyone elses second appointment far from the first my next appointment isn't until december 22. Ill be 16 weeks then. That seems pretty long to wait cuz I won't know if the baby will be ok til then.
BB2010 - 2 days ago
babymama, i am so sorry for your loss. I really don't knwo what to say please take care.
dadtobe2010 - 2 days ago
trying again 09, The shot went really well. My wife says it was just like getting the normal flu shot. Today she is feeling fine, no side effects noticed. Just the normal ms that she has been having.
Wendy28 - 2 days ago
My biggest pants are too tight now. I wonder how much longer I can go before I have to start wearing maternity pants. I have a tub of clothes from my first pregnancy, but the seasons are all wrong ;(
ms.kelly - 2 days ago
Hello Ladies, I am new to this site. I hope to enjoy the next 7 months with you ladies
ms.kelly - 2 days ago
Im so sorry to hear about your loss.
trying again 09 - 2 days ago
babymama, i am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers XXX
mrice322 - 2 days ago
Babymama, I am so sorry for your family's loss. I will keep you in my prayers. remember we are here if you need us.
sunbelle - 2 days ago
I am so sorry, babymama. I wish you and your husband comfort in your time of pain.
netters - 2 days ago
Hey! Is anyone elses m/s almost gone? It's actually making me nervous that I hardly feel nauseated anymore.
Midwest - 2 days ago
babymama - I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
babymama - 2 days ago
sad sad update...we lost the baby. no heartbeat, no fetal growth since last week. i have to go in for a d&c tomorrow since i haven't miscarried. my husband and i are so devastated. please keep us in your prayers. thanks ladies! all the best of luck to all of you! xoxox.
Nevaehsmommy - 2 days ago
i actuall went and bought a pair of maternity jeans so i can go out decent when i have dr apt lol but my fuzzy pj pants and over sized old navy tshirt are my frieds right now.
Nevaehsmommy - 2 days ago
marinewifemommy it's been really hard trying to cook for us then have dinner ready i've had no help and belive me i've asked and nothing last nite my best friend died and im trying to keep positive it is so hard with everyting piling on my daughter weighs only 23lbs and all she does is eat she eats more than me my friends say they dont know where it all goes she is very healthy though she has only been sick once and she had caught it off another kid and it put her in the hospital for 12 days. so im glad she is healthy. i just want to say thank you all for putting up with my complaining i just really have no one else that i can talk to that understands especially no that Tammy passed last nite. God bless you all and your lil angels and i will be praying for you all. DeLenna
nervousmothrof3 - 2 days ago
Hello every1 in week 9!!!!!! Congrats and God Bless to all!!!!
Jacquie
lilmamaofhaley - 2 days ago
Hello all! I'm new to this site. Well, this is my 2nd pregnancy and I have a one year old who is making me so tired. I have been having a slight pain in my pelvic area. Has anyone else? Have u asked the doc yet about it? I don't remember having it with my daughter.
trying again 09 - 2 days ago
dadtobe2010, how did the shot go? i got mine booked for the 12th and im a lil nervous.
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