"From now on I am no longer called an embryo, but a fetus."
10 Weeks Pregnant
The Baby Your baby is now almost two inches (4.5 centimeters) tall and weighs 5 grams. It's not much, but he is complete! In your belly sits a miniature person who in no way resembles the tadpole of a few weeks ago. You can recognize his little face and the eyelids are clearly visible. The vocal cords are forming and the inner ear and auricle have been formed, too. The first downy hairs are becoming visible. The process of ossification is in full progress; the fingertips are hardening and soon they will get miniscule nails. A bit later the toes will follow, because the development of an embryo (and of a baby as well) takes place from top to bottom.
Although the gender already has been determined, you can't see whether it will be a boy or girl yet. At this stage, the umbilical cord between the embryo and the wall of the uterus starts to function and a lot of work is done on creating the placenta. That's because from now on your baby-to-be will grow rapidly and that's only possible when he's provided with a sufficient amount of nutrients via the placenta and the umbilical cord.
There's no need yet to eat for two people - unless you feel that hungry! However, do try to eat as healthy as you can: whole foods, lots of high quality protein, grains, eggs, calcium foods, vegetables and fruit. When you're craving more food than usual, try to eat nutritious snacks that are rich in protein and vitamins as much as possible. If you can afford it, consider switching to organic foods that contain less pesticides, antibiotics, and growth hormones.Drink extra fluid each day - your body is making extra blood and amniotic fluid and you are peeing for two! A good guideline is to make sure you are never thirsty and to always carry water with you.
Did you know that as of this week the embryo is called a fetus? That word translates into 'unborn offspring'.
Mother Mom is tired... so tired from all the work to ready your body for the baby. A whole new vascular system has to be created and your body has to transport a lot of blood to it. It might contribute to iron deficiency which will make you feel even more tired. In the early stages some women often have low blood pressure, too, and that can make you tired and dizzy. Nausea, which sometimes lasts the entire day, can make you quite tired, too. If you have children, a busy work schedule or both, it's often really hard to take a break and rest. That's why, as a mother-to-be, you have to take good care of yourself, set your own boundaries and listen to your body carefully. You'll have to tone down your busy former non-pregnant-woman lifestyle for a while. Just go to bed earlier, take an afternoon nap when you need it and ask your partner to take over some of your household chores. Do you have children? Maybe Granddad and Grandma are willing to watch the kids a bit more often until you feel more energetic again. The early-stage complaints can be inconvenient, but first and foremost try to enjoy your pregnancy.
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Brother / Sister You were right after all. There's a baby brother or sister on the way! They told you yesterday after school. You'd sensed and noticed it all along, but hadn't asked any questions. You just pretended as if you were totally unaware, as if it was a big surprise. Yeah, right. You still don't know whether you're going to like this or not. But well, it's going to be a baby; he or she is in Mom's belly already and you guys will have to wait for a long time before he will come out. Mom and Dad looked cheerful and happy, so maybe it's going to be really neat. But you can't really picture how it's going to be; it's all still kind of a mystery for now. You can't even talk about the baby at school, because things still could go wrong. What's that all about?
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In the early stages some women often have low blood pressure, too, and that can make you tired and dizzy. Nausea, which sometimes lasts the entire day, can make you quite tired, too. If you have children, a busy work schedule or both, it's often really hard to take a break and rest. That's why, as a mother-to-be, you have to take good care of yourself, set your own boundaries and listen to your body carefully. You'll have to tone down your busy former non-pregnant-woman lifestyle for a while. Just go to bed earlier, take an afternoon nap when you need it and ask your partner to take over some of your household chores. Do you have children? Maybe Granddad and Grandma are willing to watch the kids a bit more often until you feel more energetic again. The early-stage complaints can be inconvenient, but first and foremost try to enjoy your pregnancy. 
