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Pregnancy Calendar Week 7

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Inside Pregnancy Week 7


You're 7 Weeks Pregnant!!!

Your Baby's Development This Week

Your baby’s development is incredibly rapid. Now every organ has begun to form. The hair and nipple follicles have started to grow, and the eyelids and tongue are forming as well. Parts of the baby’s body are a bit easier to distinguish as the trunk is less curled up in appearance, and now is straightening out more. The elbow is busy bending and flexing, but you’re still blissfully unaware of the jabs and pokes. Beneath the gums, baby’s tiny pearly whites are growing. The area where the biggest growth spurt is taking place? Baby’s brain, where so much is changing and taking place right now. The baby is approximately one inch long at the end of this week.

Symptoms You May Feel During Week 7

Morning sickness is usually truly underway at this point, not the odd occasional wave of queasiness, but full on sick. Morning sickness affects up to 75% of pregnant women, and the average length of this symptom is about six weeks. Besides small frequent meals, try to avoid lying down after a meal. Some say that the aroma of lemons will perk up the queasiest mommy, and many swear by salty potato chips in curbing nausea. Vitamin B6 can help, too. If your sickness is accompanied by violent vomiting that just doesn’t let up and you just can’t get it under control, talk to your doctor. Sometimes morning sickness goes beyond typical and into a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum. It’s just really a fancy name for severe morning sickness. If this is the case, your doctor will want to see you, possibly have medicine, or if need be, put you in the hospital for IV treatment and observation. As with anything in your pregnancy, you need to trust your own feelings about when something isn’t right, or you are concerned and talk to your doctor. It’s always better to find out it’s nothing, than to ignore something than could be a problem.

The other problem most likely to be plaguing mom to be this week? Breasts. They may have gone up to a full cup size by this week! They are likely quite tender, and swollen. The nipple is probably standing out more than normal, just more pronounced. All these changes are due to the two major hormones, estrogen and progesterone. Fat tissue is building up in the breast area, and the Montgomery tubercles, sweat glands on breasts, are visible now, and provide lubrication to the areola area. They are raised bumps.

Visit With the Obstetrician

Getting to know your physician during these visits might be difficult in the beginning, but don’t be shy. Try to bring a notepad and pen so you can write down anything you find out, have questions prepared ahead of time (you won’t remember!) and ask questions without reservation. Pregnancy isn’t something you will experience too many times in your life, and while the doctor has seen in all hundreds of times, it is special and important to you. Don’t let yourself feel rushed or intimidated in your appointments. Get the information you need and don’t feel badly for doing so. A well informed patient is a good patient! Have you started thinking about your birth plan yet? Yes it’s early, but the sooner you and your doctor have ironed out some major issues the better.

Preparing for Baby

One of the fun parts of preparing for the new baby is trying out new names, and finding just the right one for your new little bundle. Consider purchasing a couple good names books early on, borrowing others and having a little notebook to scribble down combinations, name meanings and so on. Write down suggestions friends and family members give, perhaps only to humor them, or because their suggestions are so hilarious you might want to look back someday at the notebook for some laughs. It’s never too early to start searching for the perfect name. It will be a fun keepsake and a good way to keep track of the good, and less than stellar, ideas you come up with along the way and to keep your final choices organized and all in one place.

Pregnancy Lifestyle

Living with early pregnancy symptoms can take a toll on not only the pregnant mom, but those who share her life. It’s not unusual due to all the fatigue, nausea, and pressure for mom to become, well cranky at times. It’s completely understandable. Growing a baby is no small feat, and those early weeks are some of the hardest. If you have decided to wait to tell friends and family about your pregnancy, you might be feeling cut off from some support. Consider finding a discussion board to chat with other women who are going through the same issues. Don’t expect too much of yourself, give yourself some slack, and try to have some pleasant time for yourself and with those you love. It’s a priority, and later it will be an absolute luxury!



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44 Comments | Add Comment
walidah, pa,usa
10/28/2009 9:18 am
I AM 7WKS WITH MY FOURTH CHILD AND I'VE HAD MORNING SICKNESS EVERYDAY ALL DAY I SOOO CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS MISERY TO END UGGGGH: -(
Maryann, Utah
10/20/2009 11:52 pm
I am 7 weeks with my 3rd child. I've had 3 miscarriages, one was ectopic. I really hope and wish this one will stick. Sore boobs have calmed down, although still tender. I have all day sickness with no vomiting. I hate everything I usually loved eating. All fruity things are good with me though. My back pain is a lot better. Love being Pregnant : )
Andrea, CA., USA
10/19/2009 11:56 am
7 weeks now, felt great the first 4 but the last 3 been super tired. This is number 2 for me, with the first I was hungry all the time from the begining, with no morning sickness, this time other way around, I'm so bloated that I look 5 mos pregnant. Iv put on 1 lb but I think its just boobs and bloat I gained 60 lbs with my first so I'm trying to eat healthy this time. My symptoms are so different I hope this one is a girl!
Jen, UK
10/13/2009 2:37 pm
7 and a half weeks pregnant - 1st time. Am so so tired - having to nap when I get home from work. Some nausea but so far no real sickness. Breasts are a bit tender. Generally though really excited and cant wait to tell people!
maggs, no
09/02/2009 9:46 am
My 4th child is on the way ;) im very exited, but my husband wasnt to happy with this, i lost my 1 child, and i cant bear the thought of geting rid of this one, so im keepin it :)
Katie, MO
08/30/2009 10:37 am
1st baby. 7 weeks. EXHAUSTED. Between teaching and coaching I feel like I could sleep all the time. Nausea is worse some days than others and boobs are bigger but not too sore. The little cramps that come and go me worry. Craving Mexican :)
Corinne, B.C. Canada
06/28/2009 12:07 am
Second pregnancy after having a miscarriage in February. Currently 7 weeks pregnant.I had enlarged breasts the first 4 weeks then for the last 3 weeks I have been nauseous all day all night, no vomitting. can't stand the smell of cooking meat, love veggies and fruit and never use to eat them before and have had sore breasts for 5 weeks now; which have gone from a C to an E (I think). I feel like i'm 3 months pregnant and looks like my midsection is really beginning to fill out. People are starting to zoom in to that section. So so excited!!!
Ann, UK
06/26/2009 8:07 am
3rd Pregnancy (second child) Severe nausea to the point of being dehydrated! Can't bear it anymore, wish the nausea would ease up - did get medicine, but not really effective. Had scan today - saw heartbeat - wonderful! Any suggestions for keeping food down??? All food and even just the idea of food make me feel physically ill!
Karen M, Australia
04/13/2009 12:12 am
I am due on 25 November. This is my third child I am divorced and have a new partner so this is our first baby together. My other children are 16 and 18! X
Megan, OHIO, USA
03/11/2009 8:19 pm
2nd pregnancy first was miscarriage. Felling pretty good really sore breasts no nausea and tired but am so lucky 7 weeks. hope this one sticks!!
missy, LA, USA
03/06/2009 6:03 pm
I will be 7 weeks tomorrow with my first chid. im so excited. i have had nausea on and off thru out the day but no vomitting. i have been urinating more and extemely tired. my breast don't hurt just itchy, and tingling sensations every once in a while. my back hurts a little.i have slight cramps every now and then. i have lost my appetite because i used to eat a lot but now i don't. i gag with certain smells like the smell of gum or certain food. im bloated and look like im 6 months pregnant. i sometimes have a bad taste in my mouth.i also have trouble sleeping and i have a lot of gas.so any advice is good....is any of this normal?
Devon Crossley, Al, USA
03/01/2009 7:08 pm
First pregnancy and very excited. 7 weeks alone today. I have had back pain, frequent urination, sore boobs, nausea, and im tired all the time.
Keebler, MS, USA
02/24/2009 10:28 am
7 weeks pregnant with 3rd child, 7th pregnancy. Terrified. I feel ok most of the day.. Constant bad taste in my mouth, Live on peppermints and crackers while at work. Bless us all... We are women, hear us roar!
Adelina, Calif., Los Angeles
02/15/2009 1:12 am
4th pregnancy, 3rd baby. Feeling great, no nausea, but a bit tired. Looking forward to my first appt.and hoping for an ultrasound.Praying this one sticks...little scared.
Jasmine, north carolina,Usa
02/02/2009 2:33 pm
I'm 7 weeks pregnant & I feel horrible. I'm nausea all the time & I vomit up to 4 times daily. Is this normal? I'm unsure because this is my 1st baby. I feel like I can't keep anything down I even throw up water. The prenantal vitamins seem to take a toll on me because before them I was normal. I'm just really worried if my baby is okay & I want this feeling to go away!
Megan, Texas, USA
02/02/2009 9:44 am
My 4th pregnancy, my last ended in a miscarriage. I feel really rather good compared to last time I was sick from week 3 on! Not too awful tired this time . I really feel great! Stick Bean Stick!!!!!! Oh I crave chocolate milk.
Vic, Ca, USA
10/23/2008 5:42 pm
Week 7, all i want to do is sleep, i feel sick all the time no vomiting though, i feel a little depressed, I have no appetite and food grosses me out!i gag when i brush my teeth
Bronwyn Porter, Tasmania, Australia
10/20/2008 2:19 am
I am 7 weeks and havent noticed anything other than being really tired and urinating more, there are no troubles :)
Thuy, VA, USA
10/07/2008 10:58 am
7 weeks pregnant after devastating miscarriage (1st pregnancy) in March. Never wanted children, but when I found out I was pregnant for the first time I wanted this more than anything else. Boobs not as sore anymore, didn't expect to be showing at this point, nauseous all day but no vomiting yet (knock on wood). I feel hungry ALL the time, even right after I eat, what's up with that??!? Can't wait for first U/S in 2 weeks. Was a Starbucks junkee, now the smell of coffee makes me nauseous!
Alvena, Ga,USA
03/15/2007 1:02 pm
I feel tired all the time and lazy,I gag when I brush my teeth, now I hate banannas and no Vomit or Nausea
Steph, CA, USA
03/02/2007 5:22 pm
This is my second. I am STARVING all the time. I eat all day, which seems to curb my nausea. My nausea is most prevelent in the evening. I am showing but still fit in my clothes.
Tonya, Texas, USA
02/16/2007 1:55 pm
I have had a little nausea but I bought Sea-Bands from Walgreens and they help. Its my 1st and I am always hungry! and moody. Noticing spome cramping too
Suzi, WI
02/12/2007 6:45 pm
The nausea I am having thus far has been with me every day, all day for about a week now. I have been somehow preventing myself from throwing up by not brushing my teeth first thing in the morning, and especially not brushing my tongue. (HOPE I DON"T HAVE BAD BREATH!) I imagine the vomiting will get worse in a couple days. I was terribly sick with my first pregnancy. Worse than the sickness, I am very worn out, and struggle to make it through my 10 hour work days! My craving is chocolate shakes and spinach artichoke dip. Yummy!
Alison, NSW, Australia
02/01/2007 12:12 am
1st Pregnancy finally after 5yrs of trying! Feeling fine very little morning sickness - just extremely sore boobs!!!! FINGERS
ann marie, la vergne, tn
12/30/2006 4:22 pm
I am so tired right now. this is my third. to the lady who asked if choclate is safe? its totally safe to eat yummy choclate. the only symptoms i have now is dizziness hungry all the time and tired. oh yea my boobs are swollen. and if i dont get any food i get really mean.
Charice, Japan
12/14/2006 1:42 am
This is my 2nd. Wya different than the first. I was sick for the first 4 months with nausea and vomiting. Nothing this time except for being tired and some headaches. This is great so far!! Hopefully nothing changes.
CH, WI, USA
11/13/2006 4:33 pm
ALWAYS tired, Almost always hungry, lots of nausea with a bit of back pain, difficulty sleeping at night...Totally different from my first pregnancy!
Neysha, From Lancaster,PA
08/16/2006 8:27 pm
Its week number 7 and still no morning sickness no nothing i dont even feel pregnant i just look it. For my first child i was always sick and tired and always hungry i hope this is the boy since this pregnacy is different from my daughters
lindsay, nj usa
08/14/2006 5:48 pm
Nauseous but no vomiting, tired and back pain but the worst is how painful my breasts are! my 1st and very excited!
Anna, Israel
07/20/2006 1:43 am
Hi I am 7 weeks pregnant i do feel sick in the morning and i dont have an apetite i dont know why and i do feel tired and sleepy
Kellie, Idaho, USA
02/23/2006 11:31 am
Second pregnancy for me. This one is totally different from 1st. Not nauseous this time! No back pain, feeling great! Only tired.
Shayma, Kuwait
11/15/2005 7:21 am
Its my first .... and i just found out yesturday its TWINS!!! I am sooooo excited ... and that explains why i gained so much weight and why i already show and its only week 7 !! I am also always peeing and always tired ... And i got the flue and it sucks since i cant take any medication :((
diane, canada
10/18/2005 11:16 am
I have a lot of nausea and it lasts through the whole day!!! My breasts are just starting to get sore before that it was my nipples...ouch!!I also have more gas...ewwww......
Tracy, MA USA
10/15/2005 7:32 pm
I am 7 wks with my second child. Man i am sooo tired all the time and i feel sick to my stomach alot. I did not have any of this with my first one. i feel bad for my son because right now all i wnat to do i lay in bed.
Christie, Oregon, Usa
09/25/2005 1:30 pm
I have heard that morning sickness is imminent, but i have not had much of it. In fact, I have been feeling fine, other than headaches every now and then. Is this normal not to have morning sickness? And the cravings, i have not had that yet either, and is it safe to have chocolate during pregnancy?
Philippa, Sydney Australia
09/13/2005 7:33 am
Pregnancy No. 4 (but 2nd child) and really bloated every time - I look 6 months pregnant !!
Jen, Toronto, Canada
08/16/2005 11:22 am
My first pregnancy! No nausea, no cravings, no back pain, but feel bloated. Quit smoking--struggling but OK.
kandace, nc,usa
08/09/2005 5:07 pm
I stay hungry all the time. I find myself living in the bathroom ( having to urinate OFTEN). I find if I keep something in my stomach then i do not feel sick. This is my first and very excited!!
Teriks, Tennessee, USA
07/08/2005 5:50 pm
Severe nausea with vomiting from about 2 to 3 times a day slight back pain every other couple of days. Zofran works great for nausea!
irene, glasgow scotland
06/29/2005 9:37 am
I dont realy have any symptoms sore boobs and niggly back pain but thats it i was horrid when i was pg 1st time round sick morning noon night for whole pgncy hope it stays this way throughout x
mel, WV
06/03/2005 6:33 pm
I have much nausea, but I find as long as I am not hungry, and snack, it usually stays away. I have scoliousis, so for about 2 months i have a lot of back pain to the R. of my upper spine. But with my 22 month old I manage to keep it together!!! :-) very excited about #2
Melissa, DC
05/19/2005 4:38 pm
My breasts are swollen and I have slight cramps. Otherwise, I feel pretty normal.
mimi, NJ
05/13/2005 11:53 am
I have nausea, nausea, nausea. I am eating non-stop and will look like a blimp from eating, not from the baby. Crackers, pretzels, nothing is working. My back pain is gone now - thank you Lord.
cat, CA, USA
05/06/2005 8:01 pm
I have severe back pain. I crave egg rolls and fried rice. I had a little nausea probably from the pre-natal vitamins.
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