9 Weeks

I don't really look pregnant but have been feeling it this week. I've had all day nausea and haven't eaten more than a few mouthfuls of each meal, but you can just start to see a little baby bump.

How far along:  9 weeks

How big is baby:  Size of a grape
Total weight gain/loss:  - 5kg
Stretch marks:  None
Maternity clothes:  None
Sleep:  Still going to the toilet a couple times during the night but sleeping ok otherwise
Food cravings or aversions:  Nauseous almost all day and can only manage a few mouthfuls of each meal (hence the weight loss)
Gender:  Too early to tell
Movement:  None
Belly button:  Innie
Exercise:  Walking and doing pilates daily for 30-45 minutes
Diet:  Eating small but healthy snacks 3-4 times per day
What I'm loving:  My small but noticeable baby bump
What I'm not loving:  Constantly feeling hungry
What I miss:  Food!
Sickness and symptoms:  Nausea and dull cramping which I assume is my uterus expanding
Notes:  Ordered a pair of maternity jeans and tops, not that I need them yet

Weekly Guide to Pregnancy: Week 9

Your Baby

How big is my baby?

At the start of week 9 your baby is approximately 22-30mm (0.9 - 1.2 inches) from crown to rump.

Your baby's neck region is becoming more defined and developed, enabling lifting and turning of the now rounded head. The eyes are still forming, and while tiny, they are now covered by eyelids (they were exposed until this stage). The eyes will then remain closed for a large part of your pregnancy. Tiny external ears are still forming and are visible. The nasal passages are opened this week, and the tongue starts to form (although the mouth is still just a flat line on the surface). Your baby's organs are also forming.