5 weeks!

Today I hit 5 weeks! I know it’s not that far along but I’m glad to get through another week and still be pregnant.  Less than two weeks until our ultrasound.  I’ve gone without my usual Diet Coke in the afternoon for 2 days now.  I didn’t have that much before, usually only one or two cans a day, but I’m trying to avoid caffeine because my r/e said it could cause uterine problems. I realize these problems are much later in the pregnancy in the form of preterm labor but I want to get out of the habit now while it’s early. Plus I’ve read that caffeine can increase your risk of miscarriage and after our last loss I am not taking any chances.  I also need to dye my roots so badly but I’m not doing that until I get out of the first trimester and all the baby’s organs and parts are formed.  Then I’ll only do highlights with much ventilation.  I’ve been through hell when we lost the last baby and I feel like anything I can do to prevent a problem this time, I will do without question. 

5 weeks - Symptoms

I’ve got some heartburn and I’m definitely starting to feel the fatigue kick in. That could be partially due to the fact that I’m so slow at work the day is just dragging. I’m still not feeling dizzy or sick like I normally do when I’m pregnant. And I’m still wanting to eat lots of potatoes.  Tater Tots rock!!  Then I also really like eating green salsa which could be part of the reason I’ve had heartburn today, lol.

 5 weeks – development

I found this at www.answers.com

The embryo measures 4 mm (1/8 inch) in length and begins to curve into a C shape.
The heart bulges, further develops, and begins to beat in a regular rhythm. Septum primum appear.
Branchial arches, grooves which will form structures of the face and neck, form.
The neural tube closes.
The ears begin to form as otic pits.
Arm buds and a tail are visible.
Pulmonary primordium, the first traits of the lung appear.
Hepatic plate, the first traits of the liver appear.
Buccopharyngeal membrane ruptures. This is the future mouth.
Cystic diverticulum, which will become the gallbladder, and dorsal pancreatic bud, which will become the pancreas appear.
Urorectal septum begins to form. Thus, the rectal and urinary passageways become separated.
Anterior and posterior horns differentiate in the spinal cord
Spleen appears.
Ureteric buds appear.

And I found this at www.revolutionhealth.com

Baby’s heart begins to bea

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Your baby at week five (three weeks after conception)

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At week five, your baby is 1/17 of an inch long – about the size of the tip of a pen.

This week, your baby’s heart and circulatory system are taking shape. Your baby’s blood vessels will complete a circuit, and his or her heart will begin to beat. Although you won’t be able to hear it yet, the motion of your baby’s beating heart may be detected with an ultrasound exam.

With these changes, blood circulation begins – making the circulatory system the first functioning organ system.

5 weeks – me

I’m still feeling fine in my regular clothes.  I usually go to maternity clothes early but so far so good