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Pregnancy Week 5
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You have missed your period and are wondering if you are pregnant.  Meanwhile, inside you, the baby’s heart begins to beat!

Your Baby

The heart begins to beat!   The umbilical chord that will provide your baby’s nourishment develops this week, along with most of the organs and the beginnings of arms and legs. 

Changes in your Body

Your period is late.  You can consider trying a home pregnancy test at this point, as there are tests available that can detect a pregnancy even a few days after you miss your period.

The uterus begins to press on the bladder as it is growing and you may find yourself urinating more frequently.  The breasts may be sore and darken around the areola.

The hormones in your body may be making you feel tired or nauseated.  Nausea associated with pregnancy is commonly called Morning Sickness, but can occur at any time during the day.  

Remember to eat healthy and try to avoid skipping meals.  Try eating smaller meals more frequently.  Your baby is at its most early stages of development and is very fragile.  Getting an ample amount of rest and eating right can provide your baby with the nourishment it needs to develop properly.

It is common to experience an enlargement of the breasts during your pregnancy.  It is important to make sure that your bra does not fit too tightly.  A woman’s lymphatic system develops during her pregnancy, and wearing a tight bra or one that is too snug can cut off circulation in the breasts, preventing toxins built up by cellular metabolism from leaving the breasts.  Medical research has linked such a condition to fibrosis and increased breast cancer risk.

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To Jamie
written by shana Lewis, February 23, 2009
Hi there....I had my daughter when I was 19 and she will be 8 in April...you need a support system..so I know how you feel...i got preggy at 18 and had her at 19..tell your parents and the father, whatever you decide...it will help
hi..
written by kayla, March 20, 2009
im 19 and i just found out im pregnant yesterday, im going to the doctor next week, and this is my first baby. i was just wondering if anyone had any advice on what i should eat and what i shouldnt? because im a very petite girl 5'1 95 lbs but i eat like no tomorrow..any advice?
Hey Meriah
written by Cynthia, March 21, 2009
Its funny u found out so early....Your due date is 10/11/09 and your 5weeks. My due date is 09/27/09 and Iam 12weeks and five days. On Monday I will be 4months. R U sure u just 5weeks. I found out I was PERGO at 7weeks and 5days. I ate burger king and I knew but in was in denial that I was Pregnant.
Hi KAYLA
written by Cynthia, March 21, 2009
U should eat crackers and drink serra mist(which has no caffine in it)to settle your stomach. Eat small meals through the day and make sure u get a lot of rest.
hey
written by samantha, March 22, 2009
i found out i was pregant a week ago and im in my 10th week and im turning 16 and im due 10-16-09
to jamie
written by heidi, July 13, 2009
I got pregnnant at 17 and was shcoked to find out I was having twins. I was scared of course I would I thought everyone would kill me but I knew I wanted to do this so I told the father and my parents. They were shocked and really supportive. My twins are 8 months old now and I don't know what id do without them. Of course your going to be scareed everyone is scared. But just think you'll have a beautiful baby to show off to the world after.
dnt know if this is normal.
written by marcy sanchez, December 12, 2009
I am those cases that can take so many test and it reads negative but is actually pregnant. Well this is happenin for the second time, i find myself doubting that i am pregnant. I have all the symptoms like, breast tenderness, morning sickness, nauseated all the time, little cramps here and there, and now i'm lightly spotting. I'm excited but scared that maybe my doctor is wrong and im not pregnant. But wat explains the movementand pushin out feelings? so confused and worried.
5 weeks
written by Brandy, December 17, 2009
we just found out were excpecting baby number two.r daughters 5 so its scarey.its alot diffreent this time.im hungry all the time and nauseated.very tired and hate wearing a bra.lol.
i need some help
written by nishitah, February 10, 2010
hi..actually am 17, and i guess am pregnant. i have missed a period. i have all my pregnancies are negative,but i have all the pregnancy symptoms..!! can you please help me?
i need some help
written by nishtah, February 10, 2010
hi.. am 17,nearly 18 in the month of November. well, i have all the pregnancy symptoms:the morning sickness,breasts sore,tiredness!! but all my pregnancy test are negative, and i have missed a period too..!
new mommy to be in 2010
written by Erin Dooley, April 08, 2010
nishtah- I would go and see a OBGYN or your doctor, they can check to see if you are. How many months have you missed dear. I missed two and I knew something was up.

Hi I am 22 years old, and as of last night I bought me a home pregnancy after I got off from my job. I work near a walmart so it was a short trip. I was really nervous to find out if I was or not. I had missed my period for two months in a row and for me I knew something was up and for someone who has her period around the same time every month knows something is wrong.

Well after a month of no aunt flow I started to feel like I wanted to throw up. then came my boobs and nipples hurting. I told my husband and I said something just isnt right. I know if it was stress I would have had my period in march. March came and went and still no period, told one of my bosses and she said take a test. you might be pregnant.

Last night will at a friends house I keep wanting to put it off. I keep looking at the box, I finally opened it and after the longest three mins in my life the little plus sign came up. I am pergnant not sure how many months, but I am going to a pregnancy clinic in town to find out and if that test is a plus then.... YAY I am a mommy. I think the due date should be sometime in december of this year. If we have a girl we are going to name her Gwynevere Rose Dooley.
i cant believe i'm going to be a mommy...again!
written by Melissa Louis, May 25, 2010
i took a clear blue test and it came out negative but i just had a feeling that i needed to other one and it came out positive, then i took two more tests and they came out positive...it that possible though for it to come out negative and then positve? this is gonna be my third child and i kinda feel wierd cause my son isnt even two yet and he's not gonna be till october, i used an online pregnancy calculator and it says i'm five weeks which means i'm gonna be 6 months when he turns 2...he's a boy and a handful, my first child and him are four years a part, i'm really stressed just thinking about it, any advise on how to cope?
wat is wrong
written by to young, June 15, 2010
im engaged 15 n i was pregnant all the test said i wasnt but i knew i was but i was on the depo and by the time i found out i was pregnant it was to late i found out wen i lost twins!! i was 3 months(aprox)
... now im pregnant again i have stayed off the depo on all the right tablets and eating healthy but yet again the test come up negitive but i knw i am pregnant i have been sik i have sore boobs i can smell anything from 50 miles away im a vego but i can cook meat but latly i cant even b around meet if i walk past a house cooking it i throw up.. im goen for a ultasound in 4 weeks i cnt wait.. plz dnt judge any tips?
hello!!!
written by monica, July 22, 2010
hello everyone! I am new to this website! My husband and I are expecting our first child! I am about 5 weeks preggo :) My first doctor visit is July 29.. I can wait! Congrats to all the soon to be mommys!!
:)
written by M :), August 07, 2010
I am also new to this website. I am 5 weeks pregnant and my due date is March 14, 2011. However i am still in college and my boyfriend will be finished in AUGUST!! Not exactly the right timing but i could not ask for more. Anyway. I have been eating NON STOP...oh my gosh. I have had morning sickness a few times....mostly in the day and i feel nausea a lot. My breasts dont hurt too much..every now and then they are tender. However, i have been having cramps around my lower abdomen. I have been feeling something in there...i dont know how to explain it....like spasms... is that normal?
Any help would be nice :)
First Time Mommy
written by Samantha, December 22, 2010
I just took a home pregnancy test about a week ago. Im pretty sure Im about five weeks along. My husband and i are totally excited. We've only been married for about 3 months but we both knew we wanted kids right away. I am soooo tired all the time, and every day around noon i get sick. It never fails lol. i have been having cramps, and i think im already showing a little bit. Not sure thats normal... But there is a good possibility it twins! =D
first time mom
written by nancy, February 22, 2011
I found out last week that i am 5 weeks pregnant. I havent had any morning sickness but i have been feeling super hungry, tierd and a little bit of sore breast. I am scared cause i had a miscarriage on '09 but at the same time i cant wait for my first obgyn appointment. I am due 10-22-11.

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