~ Pregnancy Week 5 ~ Even though you may not even know you are pregnant for sure yet, you are starting Lunar month 2. The next month is crucial in the development of the baby's nervous system and heart. Chorionic villi, the tissue lining the placenta, begins to develop. The ovum is now called an embryo and is about 1/10 of an inch long. The amniotic sac is now visible on an ultrasound and contains only a drop of fluid. Take good care of your baby by taking good care of yourself. Be sure you are taking your Folic Acid as your baby will need it while his brain and spinal cord are beginning to develop. Advice for Mom If you are feeling really tired, it's normal! Listen to your body and get lots of rest. Exciting things are going on! If you own a cat, you'd better have someone else take over cleaning out the litter box to avoid toxoplasmosis. ~~~~~ First published in 1987, The Pregnancy Calendar® is a perfect companion to our on-line calendar! Along the way you'll learn about: The many exciting changes taking place in your body The month-to-month development of your unborn baby The importance of prenatal care and what the experts say Warning signs during pregnancy and true vs. false labor How to calculate your expected due date. You'll also be able to use it as a: Diary of your personal thoughts and experiences Record of your prenatal appts. and other information Sourcebook to answer your questions about pregnancy Keepsake to compare with future pregnancies.