Week #5 of baby development

Hello, we are now ending week#5 and going into week #6. I am still feeling nausea, fatigue and bloating. I weighed 125 lbs last week, so I am going to reweigh myself tomorrow. I have been drinking a lot of water, but at times I still feel dehydrated. Sometimes I am moody; really happy and then scared and sad. Alfonso has been working a lot lately, so I haven't been able to see him as much. I feel better when he is around, but I am learning to cope and not feel so freaked out. Before I go to bed, I pray for a healthy baby and pregnancy. So far, so good. :)

Week Five
First heartbeats begin - If you have an early ultrasound you may not be able to recognize this tiny being as a baby, but there is no mistaking what it feels like seeing your child's heartbeat on that screen. That rhythmic beat is echoed in your own heart.

Umbilical cord develops - This is your baby's lifeline in utero. It bears the responsibility of pumping in oxygen, removing waste, and supplying the necessary nutrients for the remainder of your pregnancy.

Blood is now pumping - All four heart chambers are now functioning, insuring your baby's body will receive all it needs over not only the remainder of your pregnancy but throughout life.
Most other organs begin to develop - Your infant's lungs start to appear, along with her brain. Already your little one is preparing for a quest for lifelong learning!

Arm and leg buds appear - While they may not appear to be much at this stage it is ok to dream of the future. Just imagine your ballerina twirling and jumping around your kitchen floor. Or perhaps you will have the precocious boy that throws the perfect pitch -- right through the neighbor's window.