8 weeks pregnant

What’s happening this week...

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Your baby

Pregnant at 8 weeks, your baby will be 2cm long now, complete with fingers and toes and paper-thin skin. Its heart will also have developed and will be beating at around 160 beats per minute.

During this week your baby will be moving around but you won’t be aware of its activities for a few more weeks.

The sex of your baby was determined from the moment your egg was fertilized but on an ultrasound you still won’t be able to see whether your baby is male or female.

Pigment will be starting to develop within the retina of the baby’s eyes and they may appear open as the eyelids have started to grow. But, the eyelids have yet to fuse and they won’t properly open until around week 26.

You

Your womb has already doubled in size, although you won’t be ‘showing’ yet. The 8 weeks pregnant symptoms will mean you may find you need to visit the toilet more often as your growing uterus presses on your bladder.

The emotional rollercoaster that you’re on may not have subsided, but antenatal tests may help put your mind at ease.

If you’re suffering from sickness, indigestion or heartburn, small portions little and often may help you to feel better. Check out our top tips to help with morning sickness.

What to think about

In a couple of weeks you will have your first booking-in appointment with the midwife. If you haven’t arranged this, don’t panic, contact your GP who will arrange it.

The early stages of pregnancy aren’t the time to start a diet. If you are worried about your weight, you should ask your midwife or GP for more information.

If you’re thinking about getting away, make sure you check out our top tips for safe travel to make sure you and your baby stay healthy.

You might be wondering when to tell people at work that you are expecting. Learn more about when to tell your employer that you are pregnant.
 

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Comments

im 8 weeks pregnant with my

im 8 weeks pregnant with my second child and so happy but scared!!! but i've already been violent to my partner, i shout at him a lot and just cry everyday for no reason...my son is 10 years old and i do not want our relationship to change!! no morning sickness, just sleepiness...it hasnt hit my partner yet, will be his first :) hope i do not forget what to do :( xxx

I am 8 weeks pregnant had a

I am 8 weeks pregnant had a scan the other dan my babys so small. its my first baby im so excited. my boyfriend is excited too. have been very sick all day everyday please say this stops. i hate being sick :) xx good luck all those pregnant ladies xx

I am 8 weeks pregnant had a

I am 8 weeks pregnant had a scan the other dan my babys so small. its my first baby im so excited. my boyfriend is excited too. have been very sick all day everyday please say this stops. i hate being sick :) xx good luck all those pregnant ladies xx

:D

hey i am 8 weeks and 4 days pregnant with my first, i am soo excited as i have always wanted to be a mummie, i have only told my mum and my partner i am finding it so hard to keep it to my self as i want to tell the whole world !! xx

mental

hi im 8 weeks and mental i cry then im happy then i sleep then i shout and iv beaten up my boyfriend twice already im a mental women and scared that this isnt normal do i need help xx

8 weeks pregnant

Hi I'm 8 weeks and 4 days with my 3rd child..... This is soooooo different to last 2 pregnancies because my boobs are huge already, really tired and extremely hungry all the time!!!!!! Will have to try to control the food intake..lol We are excited but haven't told family yet because have had early bleeding... We are keeping fingers crossed... Good luck lovely ladies..xx

I'm 8wks 4 days with 3rd

I'm 8wks 4 days with 3rd babe..... So different to my last two girls....With a 4 year gap!! am I crazy...lol I Am feeling sooooo tired and boobs are huge already...! And my hunger is emense.... I think I will have to be careful until it settles down abit... Good luck all the lovely pregnant ladies...xx

8weeks today, feeling very

8weeks today, feeling very sick with mild stomach cramps. I hope the cramps are normal

i 8 weeeks prgant sick all

i 8 weeeks prgant sick all day and night loosing wight to i got 6 month old daughter

8 weeks today! I'm only just

8 weeks today! I'm only just starting to realise this is real. I have a 7 yr old daughter already. Still not telling anyone till we have confirmation that all's ok in there - had so many miscarriages and an ectopic before, so still trying to contain being excited!
 

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