4 WEEKS

Ever since we found out we were pregnant with our precious bundle of joy, Peanut Jr, (Audree was peanut so we have named this one Peanut Jr) we have been on Cloud 9! Some have said for me to not get to happy go lucky because there is always the chance of miscarriage. That thought scares the living daylights out of me and I would never ever want to lose our own flesh and blood and I can't imagine that even happening. I have prayed to the big man upstairs to please watch over this baby! Help "it" grow, and be healthy. To please watch over our precious little one and do not let anything happen to "it". I really do not know how I would ever be able to move on and how I would even handle something like this happening. I am trying to keep my head up and only think positive thoughts!!!

Well according to the calendars today I am officially 4 weeks pregnant!!! I signed up to get weekly emails on what is going on with the baby is here is what is going on this week:

How your baby's growing:

This week marks the beginning of the embryonic period. From now until 10 weeks, all of your baby's organs will begin to develop and some will even begin to function. As a result, this is the time when she'll be most vulnerable to anything that might interfere with her development.Right now your baby is an embryo the size of a poppy seed, consisting of two layers: the epiblast and the hypoblast, from which all of her organs and body parts will develop.The primitive placenta is also made up of two layers at this point. Its cells are tunneling into the lining of your uterus, creating spaces for your blood to flow so that the developed placenta will be able to provide nutrients and oxygen to your growing baby when it starts to function at the end of this week.Also present now are the amniotic sac, which will house your baby; the amniotic fluid, which will cushion her as she grows; and the yolk sac, which produces your baby's red blood cells and helps deliver nutrients to her until the placenta has developed and is ready to take over this duty.See what's going on in your uterus this week. (Or see what fraternal twins look like in the womb this week.)Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:

The next six weeks are critical to your baby's development. The rudimentary versions of the placenta and umbilical cord, which deliver nourishment and oxygen to your baby, are already functioning. Through the placenta, your baby is exposed to what you take into your body, so make sure it's good for both of you.