Your embryo, which doesn't look like much more than a tadpole right now, is actually starting to form major organs (heart, kidney, liver, stomach) and systems (nervous, circulatory, digestive). Baby's presence in your uterus triggers production of HCG (the hormone detected by pregnancy tests), which triggers the production of other hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which triggers all those great symptoms you've probably been noticing
How Far Along: 5 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain: I don't plan on getting on a scale until I have to
Maternity clothes: None yet. But some co-workers brought me some to borrow!
Sleep:Multiple naps on my days off
Best Moment this week: Getting to hold my baby cousin Alyssa. And seeing Thomas hold her. So cute!
Movement: None yet
Gender: Still no clue, but according to the Chinese Gender chart, I'm having a girl
Labor signs: None and I hope not to see any for a long time!
Belly button: Innie
Cravings: Nothing yet, except things I know I shouldn't eat, like sushi
Nausea: Some dry heaving while brushing my teeth. Ick. But, it's okay!
What I miss: I love everything about my life!
Stretch Marks: No new ones
Weekly wisdom: Thomas is going to be a great dad...but I already knew that.
What I am looking forward to this week: Knowing that my ultrasound appointment is 1 week away!
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