Hi everyone,
Thought of sharing with you guys on what I read. I've been following the progress of my baby week by week eversince I got to know I'm pregnant. For your info, I'm 5+ weeks pregnant.
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<font size="+0">At 5 Weeks ... </font>
Your Baby
Already a busy little bee, your developing embryo now has three layers. The outer layer, or ectoderm, will develop into the nervous system, while the endoderm, or inner layer, will become the liver, pancreas, intestines, and bladder. This week, the mesoderm, or middle layer, is developing into the heart and circulatory system, which will be the first organs to function. In the weeks to come, the mesoderm will also form the bones, muscles, kidneys and reproductive organs.
Your Body
Hold onto your--breasts! If they don't feel sore yet, chances are they will in another few days. For many women, breast tenderness is the first physical sign of pregnancy. Other symptoms include fatigue, nausea, bloating, and, less commonly at this stage, a craving for foods containing salt, iron, or vitamin C.
With all these changes going on, chances are you don't feel like doing chores around the house. In fact, there are certain things you shouldn't be doing now. At the top of the list is changing the cat litter, especially if your cat spends any time outdoors. Toxoplasmosis, a disease spread through the feces of infected cats, can cause birth defects if passed from mother to unborn child. If you must change the litter, wear rubber gloves, get your cat tested for the disease, and keep her indoors for the duration of your pregnancy.
Fast Facts
Get ready: You're boarding the world's biggest emotional roller coaster. Fluctuations in your hormones over the next nine months, along with a raft of physical changes and the fact that you are undergoing a life-altering experience, can take you for one wild ride. Don't be surprised if you feel elated, depressed, angry, sentimental, powerful, and insecure--sometimes all in the space of an hour.