Open it, if you must, observe brood area and bee coverage from above, check for eggs, close up.
They do not need weekly disturbances at this time of the year in my opinion. What they do need is food and peace to get on with increasing brood and stores ready for the winter. If you knew what they were like a week ago, things will not have changed greatly.
Afterwards, analyse what you actually saw, how the bees reacted, your confidence level, how gentle (or otherwise) your manipulations were and go forward from there (more foundation next time? for eg) .
Consider what you did not see and if it was really important and should you look for that next time.
If she is laying, watch the pollen rate going in, watch for the numbers of orienting bees around mid-afternoon, note the amount of activity increasing if the weather is average - all outside the hive observations. Take note of the weather (if stores is going to be a issue in the near future), but if it is sunny and they are foraging, let them get on with it.
There is no point looking for the queen at every inspection unless you need to find her.
Decisions as to how often to inspect should be made, to extend the periods between to as long as possible - you need to look after them, not continually hassle them.
I know, I know, you want the practise, you want to bond with your bees, etc, etc.
I assume your profile means you have 2 hives but only one colony? Too much interference slows them down, could damage the queen - and only one hive, so no chance to sort it easily. So take it easy, don't overly worry unless you spot something untoward, unusual. Open too long could cause chilling of the very young brood.
Just do the minimum right and be pleased at that.
Regards, RAB
