Officially the second week of pregnancy has started. Your friends and family still won’t guess that you are pregnant. You may not even have any type of morning sickness or signs that you are expecting. The only real proof of pregnancy at this week would that if you took a pregnancy test it would come up positive. You can take a home test and then follow up with a doctor’s test if you want to be 100% sure. Some women wait until a few weeks after they miss their periods to see a doctor. With the technology we have today, we can know if we are 2 weeks pregnant but by knowing it makes the pregnancy seem longer.
There are changes to the baby as well in the second week. The embryo is made up of about 150 cells and the cells will soon be divided into three layers, each layer will have its own function. The layers will determine your baby’s personality, looks and their overall development too.
Baby’s Development
The inner layer as we mentioned is called the Endoderm, this layer will help develop the respiratory track and the baby’s digestive system. Other major organs such as the liver, pancreas and the thyroid also come from the inner layer. The middle layer is known as Mesoderm. This layer will help the development of the bones, muscles, genitalia and the skin. The third layer is called the Ectoderm, this layer aids in the development of the nervous system, brain, nails and hair.
The baby at this stage will be float inside the uterus and he or she will be protected completely by the uterine lining. The size of the baby is about .1 to .2 mm in the second week of pregnancy. Once you have confirmed the pregnancy by a doctor the appointments will soon start to fill your days. In the future you have things like hearing the baby’s first heartbeat, the first sonogram picture and the growth of your child to look forward to.
Changes In Your Body
You will have already had the last menstrual cycle until after the baby is born. Your body’s levels of estrogen will start to increase because without your period there is no release. During the first few weeks of pregnancy you will experience a higher level of energy but hold to it as much as you can because once you get more into the first trimester, you will become more and more tired.
The uterus will continue to put up new levels that will help the baby feed and be more protected. Your baby will begin to develop their immune system. At this stage of pregnancy if you will be attending your first doctor visit, you will be asked about your family history and the baby’s father’s family’s father’s history. You may start to feel some changes to your body, as the changes increase you may start to feel nausea, which is called morning sickness. If you have any questions about what you should be feeling, talk to your doctor. Don’t be embarrassed to ask your doctor anything.
What to Expect
As we mentioned, the embryo is small but everyday it is growing more and more. In the coming weeks you will see some morning sickness as well as some soreness in the breasts. If you have any questions, please ask your doctor. If you are experiencing any problems call your doctor. Only you know what you are feeling and if this is your first baby, you will not really know what to expect.
Tips/Advice
The best advice for women who are expecting is to enjoy it. Don’t stress out or panic about every little thing. You have 9 months to choose a name, to buy things for the nursery. Do everything in moderation; take it easy even though you may feel great, you will soon figure out what your limits ar
