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Pregnancy Week 5

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Your Baby's Development This Week

The heart starts beating now, and the four chambers of the heart are functioning. Blood has begun pumping, thus the baby's heart is now beating.

The umbilical cord develops, providing a means of nourishment and care for the growing
baby. The umbilical cord contains three blood vessels and carries blood between placenta and fetus. Most organ development is underway, including the lungs and brain which are beginning to form.

Arm and leg buds appear, although at this point you may not be able to recognize them
as such. However, before long they will be busily kicking and waving about.

The placenta begins to form. The placenta is attached to the inside of the uterus to the baby
by the umbilical cord. It is the transfer point between mother and baby’s blood supply.

The embryo is ¼ inch long at end of this week, close to the size of a grain of rice. It's hard to imagine all the minute detailed development that is proceeding in such a small little being.

The precursors of the eyes and ears are forming, although they are primitive forms at present. The eyes are extremely complex organs and take much time to fully develop.

Symptoms You May Feel During Week 5

Particularly those who’ve given birth before may feel bloated, but might think they are
just experiencing PMS bloating. In fact a number of early pregnancy symptoms can be mistaken for signs of an impending period.

Nausea generally starts at week six, but that doesn’t mean you might not begin feeling queasy already. One of the best remedies is to prevent it by eating frequently. An empty
stomach quickly becomes a sick stomach in early pregnancy. Keep a stash of saltine crackers on your nightstand and nibble on them as soon as you wake up. Some people swear by peppermint candies, or certain teas.

Breasts sensations are usually the initial symptom of pregnancy. Some women experience extreme breast tenderness, similar to what they might feel during PMS, or even worse while others might feel odd and tingly sensations throughout their breast at intermittent periods.

Frequent urination may be starting already, although don’t necessarily expect it. This symptom comes and goes throughout different phases of the pregnancy.

Fatigue is most likely the most problematic symptom a woman will deal with in early
pregnancy. It might be mild and not last all day every day, or you might feel completely
knocked out all day, every day for several weeks. It’s one of the most difficult of the symptoms to cope with, as life rarely just pauses for your fatigue. Look at your calendar and cancel anything too trying or overwhelming that you possibly can. Enlist help from friends and family members. Simplify household chores as much as you can. Remember to let someone else care for the cat’s litter box, due to the risk of toxoplasmosis, a blood infection. Also, always wash your hands after touching cats, and keep cats off counters.

While you shouldn’t become the pregnant hypochondriac, you should know the
symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, as this is a serious condition and you should respond quickly to any signs of this occurrence. An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg attaches somewhere besides the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube.

Symptoms of an ectopic, or “tubal pregnancy” include sharp abdominal pain, bleeding,
gastrointestinal symptoms, or weakness or fainting. This can be a potentially life threatening event, so seek medical attention immediately when experiencing sharp pains with or without bleeding.

Visit With the Obstetrician

If you haven’t made one already, schedule your first prenatal visit with your doctor. If
you are interviewing prospective care providers, keep in mind a number of factors when
making your decision:

You can always switch physicians later if you feel it’s just a bad connection, but doing your homework ahead of time can lessen the chance of that happening.

Preparing for Baby

Deciding when and how to tell about your blessed news is something everyone struggles with a bit. Some people chose to wait until the 12 week mark of pregnancy when the risk of miscarriage has plummeted. However, others can’t wait to share their joy. Others may decide to let in a small circle of people on their good news. Whenever you decide to share the happy news, go ahead and celebrate this most special life event!

Pregnancy Lifestyle

Dealing with fatigue and nausea is no small task, and if you have other children and or a
job, it’s even harder to deal with. Try to simplify your life as much as possible. If you usually cook from scratch, consider buying some healthy easy box or frozen meals, keep that pizza delivery number on speed dial.

Are you a compulsive cleaner? Can’t stand to skimp on the cleaning schedule?
Consider hiring some help on occasion at least during these tough early weeks, when
getting off the couch seems like a work out in itself.

The easier your schedule and chores, the easier pregnancy will be for you.


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nida May 12, 2013 06:52:04 AM ET

I m 5 week pregnant and i m very good but some time i feel very weak, i m already mom of two kids and this is my third baby in this i m feeling very weakness

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luyanda May 6, 2013 05:33:58 PM ET

I jst find out dat i'm 8 weeks n 5 dayz pregg i'm so happy bt 1 tng worries my man is pushing m away i realy dnt knw wht 2 do

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Tiffany May 6, 2013 09:30:19 AM ET

I found out i am pregnant and i should be 5 weeks or close to five weeks, i am so excited but nervous at the same time, i wish every mother to be on here a safe and wonderful pregnancy :)

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amara Mar 15, 2013 02:01:35 PM ET

I just found out that i'm 5 weeks pregnant i'm so happy after i lost my baby when i was 12 weeks but this one i hope it will stay in jesus name amen

SYLMA May 14, 2013 02:42:53 PM ET

I am on the same boat. i have a 10 years old and miscarried a baby 6 years ago. i just found out i am 5 weeks and i am super scare with all the cramps and reading about ectopic pregancy and miscarriages. in jesus name our babies will come to this world healthy :)

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sunny Feb 27, 2013 10:44:47 AM ET

Hi i am on day 30 of my cycle i haven't received my period yet and i am always regular. yesterday day 29 i have been experiencing sore sore tender breasts. i took a hpt today and it was negative! could i stil be pregnant? i hope so

CeeBee Mar 1, 2013 08:19:02 AM ET

Hi i just found out 2 days ago i was preggo. i took a test on monday, 2 days late for period, negative. took a test 2 days later, wednesday, positive! i am 4 weeks and 5 days! so there is a chance of being preg, test again in a few days.

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samy Feb 12, 2013 11:49:35 AM ET

Hi , anyone please help , found out ím 5weeks preg,dnt knw much , i'm a first timer , my boyfrnd is acting al straange and its makin me feel un wanted ? please help

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Sheila Feb 10, 2013 03:53:21 PM ET

To the over 40 mom who are expecting, god bless you and you baby's. i pray that thing work out perfectly!

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Sandra Feb 6, 2013 10:06:59 AM ET

I just found out i am 5 weeks pregnant. i am 45 this is my 15th pregnancy. i have 8 children. i am having some lower back pain that is a radiating burning sensation with mild cramps and mild brown spotting. i have lost 6 babies with the last being this past august. i am afraid this one may end sadly again, but i am holding on to hope.

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Lovechild1989 Jan 31, 2013 12:00:59 AM ET

If you have unprotected sex one day can you conceive the next even if that day is the one where you ovulating? always wanted to know that answer

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samantharyg Dec 22, 2012 01:36:37 AM ET

@ mar ; you would of conceived december 29

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Mar Nov 21, 2012 12:56:10 PM ET

I just found out i was 5 weeks 1 day and i am going crazy trying to figure out when i conceived. can anyone help?

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Olean Nov 18, 2012 02:37:13 PM ET

Hey ladies, i just found out i'm 5 weeks preggy but i have a terrible pain in my lower left abdomen and now has moved to the right so i trust god will save my baby its my 1st experience and i'm 41 years just got divorced after 18 years of marriage without kids and i've met a wonderful man and become preggy 4 the 1st time ever i'm desparate 4 god intervention and all your prayers out there are most welcome, to god be the glory

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wendy Oct 27, 2012 11:27:30 PM ET

Well ive taking three oregnancy test at both mine and my sis house all were negative went to obgyn for a regular check and found that im five weeks prego test at home just found dont realy work for me one was clear blue easy

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Elena Oct 22, 2012 10:06:10 AM ET

I am 4 weeks and 1 day today. this is my third child, and it's been six years since my last pregnancy. i am nervous because i am 38 yrs old and with my last pregnancy i developed erythema nodosum syndrome which lasted the first 4 months of my pregnancy at 7 weeks. just keeping my fingers crossed with my age and previous pregnancy all goes well.

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MESHTHRI Oct 15, 2012 04:04:36 AM ET

My last period was august 29, 2012. my cycel is normally around 38 days. i had intercourse on sept 17 and oct 7 and 14. i would like to know if i m pregnant ???

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Niki Aug 27, 2012 10:51:54 PM ET

Just found out 5 days ago me an my soon to be hubby are pregnant =) this is a new thing for the both of us an we are super excited. i haven't went to the doctor yet but, i calculated an i should be 4 weeks an 5 days preggo. does anybody know when i should make a appointment my hubbys sister says i should wait till i'm at least 8 weeks is this true?

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Laura K-T Aug 23, 2012 02:25:30 PM ET

If i am correct, i will be 5 weeks as of tomorrow. i've had 2 blood tests done so far. first test came back with a reading of 299. second test came back with 453. i'm going in for a 3rd blood test on monday. sigh. i've had 2 chemical pregnancies (one in october and the last one in february). so needless to say, i am quite nervous! any reassurance would be wonderful :)

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Achie Aug 15, 2012 04:02:10 PM ET

Got my blood test for my leves and we found out that i'm five weeks along! we been trying for 6 months now and i had a miscarriage two months ago. i hope and pray that everything goes okay this time around. pray for us please! i'm so happy but i'm going to wait before telling friends and family.

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Bri Jul 26, 2012 04:50:40 PM ET

Congrats!! my soon to be husband and i found out monday, i am 5 weeks an 5days preggo!!!! we are veryyy verryyy excited! :) our due date is march 26th 2012! i am a new momma, and i really do not know what to except, any help ladies!

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NaomiJune Jul 6, 2012 01:20:42 AM ET

So, i normally have a 32 day cycle, i am 8 days late today and counting from the 1st day of my last period (5-28) i'd be 5weeks and 3days prego. but i've taken 3 urine tests between the 6-29 to 7-2, all negative... got a blood test done on 6-29, also negative... i've never missed a period, my breasts get a harsh pain in the sides every once in a while and nipples are sore, there's veins all over my breasts and legs, my ankles are swollen(which never has happened before), i'm always dehydrated, peeing a little more than usual, more tired than usual, but i can't get a possitive test... should i just wait longer? if so then how much longer? if i've already waited long enough, then whats wrong with me? if i am pregnant, is it okay even though i'm not producing enough hcg to turn a test possitive? i really need some answers... could someone please help out soon... thank you! been ttc for 6 months now... really want a healthy baby. :)

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