8 Weeks Pregnant

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• Your Baby
• You
• 2nd Month of Pregnancy Video
• Diary of a Daughter

Your Baby

The little one that is growing within you is now the size of a pinto bean or a raspberry, measuring between 14 and 20 mm in length. Although this may not seem large even at 2 months of pregnancy, your body is rapidly expanding to try and accommodate the growing child inside of you. How exciting to know that your body is providing enough nutrients to grow your very own child!

As the eyelids and ears are still forming, the eyes are still placed very wide on the sides of the head but will center themselves out in time. If you had the opportunity to peer inside of your uterus, you could see even the tip of the noseB beginning to form.

Just last week your baby was more primitive and with each passing week, it is starting to take on a more human-like form.

Fingers and toes have now begun to branch off of those arm and leg buds that have been developing these past few weeks, even though you would see more of a webbed look to them for now. Both the arms and legs can extend forward and bend at the elbow that is also now present.

Your baby's torso is expanding and straightening out in order to make room for all of the activity that is going on. The tubes that lead from the throat to the lungs branch out and the chambers of the heart are now visible with an ultrasound. There is so much for that little heart to do!

You

With each passing week your symptoms of your pregnancy can intensify or even taper off, depending on each individual.

It is perfectly normal to feel moderate cramping and discomfort from your expanding uterus, but if you start to notice vaginal bleeding, be sure to seek the medical advice of a professional. Mild spotting can be perfectly normal, but if it does persist, it could be a sign of a larger problem.

You might be able to notice a slight difference in how your clothes fit now. Exciting!

Even though you can still probably fit into that favorite pair of jeans they may be more snug and you won�t be wearing them for much longer.

By strategically dressing, you could probably still hide the small life growing within you if you are still unsure about letting the world know of your exciting news. Many new parents will wait until 12 to 14 weeks of pregnancy before they announce their baby, while others cannot hold their secret for long and let everyone know right away. No matter what you choose, it is your decision.

Your pregnancy can affect many decisions that you have previously not considered, such as taking holidays. Vacations out of country have a tendency to require immunizations, and some can be harmful to some expecting mothers. Be sure to check with your medical provider before planning any long trips to avoid any unnecessary health risks.

2nd Month of Pregnancy Video

If seeing is believing for you; watch this video explaining the second month of pregnancy in pictures and words.

Instructions: When watching the video clips, start the videos by clicking the small arrow down to the left, not the large one in the middle of the screen. If you're using Internet Explorer as your browser and the video doesn't start, try clicking twice on the small arrow.

Diary of a Daughter