If I am 6 weeks along acording to a calculator how big actually is the baby?

Question

If the first day of my last period was July 16th and an online calculator says im 6 weeks along(technically only 4 weeks with something growing) but the calculator counts from the last period then when I am looking at a pregnancy chart to determine what week of pregnancy I am really in and how big the baby is at this point would it be a 4 week or 6 week?

Answer 1

I can't remember all the stages of growth but there are some great sites such as babycenter.com that give you an idea all the way through. They always calculate based on first day of last period.

Answer 2

Week Six

* The arms and legs continue to develop - These limbs are stretching out more and more. Later on you will be feeling those feet and elbows up close and personal right in your bladder!
* Brain is growing well - Did you know that over the course of the remaining months that your baby's brain will develop over 100 billion neurons? This is just the beginning!
* Lenses of the eyes appear - If you could catch a glimpse inside, you would notice your baby's appearance becoming increasing like a newborn's.
* Nostrils are formed - The position of the nose seems to shift into its proper place as well. Soon, the nerves running from the nose to the brain appear.
* Intestines grow - Initially these are actually located outside the baby's body within the umbilical cord.
* Pancreas - Your baby is now equipped to deal with digestive enzymes and take on processing the insulin and glucagons the body needs to function.

http://www.pregnancy.org/pregnancy/fetaldevelopment1.php#week6


Above is a picture of your baby, You are 6 weeks pregnant.

Answer 3

I don't know who the author is but the book "What To Expect While Expecting" will give you all the information you'll need. I have given this book to many people in my life that are pregnant. It is full of information that helps you to understand everything that is happening to you right now. It is truly the greatest learning tool a mother can have. It usually runs about $15.00 and worth every penny. Good luck with your pregnancy. It's a wonderful experience.

Answer 4

The baby is actually really small probably the size of a pea or green bean. There is this really good website its called babycenter go to it and it will explain whats going on with your baby and your body. For more accurate information on how far along you are in your pregnancy wait till you go to the doctor for your first ultrasound, that will be more accurate.

Answer 5

I have an ultrasound of my son at seven weeks, and he was about the size of a piece of shrimp. And, they told me he was big at the time. So, your baby is about that size, maybe a touch smaller.

And, as I understand, the pregnancy is counted from the date of your last period, so you'd be six weeks.

Answer 6

When I had my first ultrasound done I was 7 weeks and the tech said it was about the size of a teddy graham. Which made it sound so much cuter. Of course we went and bought a box of them to get the perfect image.

Answer 7

You would look at 6 wks. This is the best web site I have found.

http://www.pregnancyguideonline.com/wk6.htm

Answer 8

Go to www.babycenter.com
You can track the size of your baby from conception to birth! (well.... what the size "should" be of someone's baby)
Not YOURS in particular!!! ha ha :)
Good luck and congrats!

Answer 9

well I am 5 weeks and they say it is about the size of a sesame seed.

Answer 10

Not even as big as your fingernail. Still a tadpole pretty much.