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Your baby now resembles a teeny tadpole (complete with a tiny tail) and is about the size of an orange seed. The circulatory (or blood) system, along with the heart, is the first part of that tiny body to be functional; and as your baby's heart starts to form, you may even be able to see it beating on an early ultrasound. Another part of your little tadpole that is under construction: the neural tube, which will eventually become your baby's brain and spinal cord.
Your Body in Week 5 of Pregnancy
Your body's had all the early pregnancy signs — the missed period, nausea, tender breasts, and fatigue. And now you've got proof as your pee works its magic on that test strip — yup, you're officially preggers! This news will probably elicit a combo platter of emotions ranging from sheer joy to sheer terror as the reality that you're going to be a mom sets in. Mood swings are totally normal (kind of like PMS on overdrive) and you'd better get used to them since they'll be hanging around for the next nine months or so.
Source: What to expect
Ok, so now I know for sure that women get weird cravings when they're pregnant. The other day I would not be satisfied unless I had tuna with tomatoes, corn, and mayo! It probably sounds disgusting to most people, but I needed it so much that my mouth was watering at the thought of it, lol. In addition to the weird cravings, I've also felt like going to the potty much more often than usual. My bladder just isn't what it used to be, especially in the mornings. I feel like I have to run to the bathroom as soon as I wake up, if I don't already get woken up for having to go. Aside from the nausea I felt 2 Saturdays ago, I only felt sick once more yesterday afternoon, but eating saltines and ginger ale helped curb the queasy feelings.
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