You’ve made it to double digits! 🎉 By Week 10, your little one is starting to look less like a gummy bear and more like a tiny person. Arms, legs, elbows, knees, eyelids, and even tooth buds are forming. Baby’s about the size of a date (or a small strawberry)—just over an inch long.
What’s Happening in Your Body?
Your baby’s vital organs are now fully formed and starting to function. The brain is developing at a fast pace, and baby’s limbs can bend! Tiny fingernails are forming, and that heart? Still beating fast and strong.
Meanwhile, your body is adjusting—slowly but surely. The placenta is now taking over hormone production, which means some early symptoms may start to ease up.
Common Symptoms This Week
Nausea (maybe easing… or maybe not yet)
Fatigue (still real)
Round ligament pain—mild cramps as your uterus stretches
Visible veins (hello, extra blood volume!)
Mood swings, weepiness, and brain fog
More frequent urination
And don’t be surprised if your belly still isn’t “showing.” Most first-time pregnancies won’t pop until closer to 12–16 weeks. That’s normal.
What You Can Do This Week
Schedule your first-trimester screening, if you’re doing genetic testing (usually between weeks 10–13)
Start moisturizing your belly if you’re worried about stretch marks (they’re mostly genetic, but hydration doesn’t hurt!)
Find small wins—even getting dressed or taking a walk counts as a win this week
Lean into support—a friend, a partner, a journal, a warm shower
This is also a great time to check out gentle tools like Cubtale to start logging sleep, energy, or symptoms—it’ll help you notice patterns over time (and feel less like you’re floating through space).
Real Talk
Week 10 is the halfway point of the first trimester—and that’s something to celebrate. Maybe quietly. Maybe with a nap. But still.
You’re doing something incredibly hard and incredibly important. And if no one’s said it to you yet: we’re proud of you.
This isn’t about glowing. It’s about showing up for yourself through discomfort, doubt, and change.
You’ve got this. And we’ve got you.
We’re not doctors—we’re just parents who’ve been through the late-night Google searches, the “is this normal?” moments, and the waiting game. Everything we share here comes from our own experiences and research, but it’s not medical advice.
If you ever have questions or concerns about your pregnancy, always check with your healthcare provider. And if you notice anything we missed or got wrong, we’d love to hear from you—drop us a message anytime.