Your baby is really beginning to develop more physical definition this week – their oversized head isn’t just large and oblong anymore, it’s actually a little bit pointy. The tiny receding tail bud is now starting to be overshadowed by the growth of their legs, which are now complete with knees and the beginnings of toes. Their eyes and ears are the most visible features on their head and their miniature bones are starting to harden throughout their body. You also have some variation on a boy or a girl at this point, although their genitals won’t be visible enough to determine which color cigars you’re going to buy until around the 16th week.

We've gone public

Yesterday was my first ultrasound. Not much to see other than that the baby was there! Everything looks good so far, and I go back in about a week for another ultrasound just to monitor development. I'm almost 100% sure that I'm going to use my OB close to home. I was conflicted on that, but I do think it would be easier for my husband if the appointments are closer to home and for the delivery to not be two hours away!

Anyway, Phil couldn't make it to the ultrasound yesterday. He had an allergy attack, so I left him at home, had the ultrasound and then went to work. I showed him the ultrasound once I got home, and he was so excited. I found out later he had already told his sister, and so he thought it was okay for us to tell my family. I called my mom, my sister, my aunt, and my uncle. Then we posted the ultrasound on myspace and facebook, and today, I'm making individual announcements to people at work.

The doctor did tell me that most of my cramping is probably related to dehydration, and I need to drink more water. So, I have a water bottle with me today. It's hard to get used to drinking that much water, but I'm going to do my best!

6 Weeks!

This is going to be a busy week for your amazing little embryo. Their brain is still growing remarkably fast; miniature hand plates are starting to develop and the early formations of what will be their fingers are already visible. Also, the lower limbs do not develop quite as fast, so they’re pretty much still flippers. Up until this point, your baby has been very curled up with the head and tail in close proximity, but this week their trunk and neck are beginning to grow and straighten as their tail recedes into its resting position in the back. Even though your little miracle is only 6 weeks old, they’re already capable of demonstrating reflex responses to touch!