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There are -3 days until your due date on July 23, 2008.
You are 283 days pregnant.
You are 9.3 months pregnant.
You are in your 10th month of pregnancy.
Your 1st trimester: October 18, 2007 to January 16, 2008. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: January 17, 2008 to April 30, 2008. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: May 01, 2008 to July 24, 2008. (28 - 40 weeks)

You are definitely considered full-term now and you are probably anticipating the arrival of your newborn. The crown-to-rump length of your baby is around 15 inches and your baby is now about 21.5 inches long total. Your baby weighs about 7.5 pounds and your uterus is about 8 inches above the top of your bellybutton.
Your official due date will be sometime this week and you probably have a prenatal check up this week to check for labor progress. Try to stay calm while you are waiting for labor to begin. You should have all of your bags packed and ready to go and your birth plan should be in place. Your labor coach should know what your wishes are and you should be able to get in touch with your labor coach at all times. Use false labor contractions to practice breathing and relaxation techniques that you will use during the actual labor itself.
Your baby continues to move further down the birth canal and this is measured in stations. Station describes the degree to which the presenting part of the baby has descended into the birth canal. The 0 point is a bone landmark in the pelvis, the starting point of the birth canal. If your baby's head is at a -2 station, it means the head is higher inside of you than if your baby were at a +2 station.
After your baby is born, she will be weighed and measured. Your baby may cry loudly or she may be dazed from medications. The doctor will suction your baby's mouth and throat with an aspirator. The nurses will dry her off and place a hat on her head to help keep her warm. Security tags will be placed around her arms and ankles and your baby will be swaddled in a blanket. You will be given the chance to hold your baby right after you have delivered. Shortly after, the nurses generally take the baby to the nursery for a bath and other routine procedures. Your baby will be given Apgar scores according to her condition at 1 and 5 minutes of birth. A total of 10 points can be scored. A score of 10 is unusual and most babies receive scores of 7, 8 or 9. A baby with a low 1-minute score might need to be resuscitated and usually the 5 minute score is much higher after he has time to adjust to life outside of the uterus.
APGAR SCORE:
*Heart rate of baby-If your baby does not have a heart rate a score of 0 is given. If the baby's heart rate is less than 100 bpm, a score of 1 is given. If the heart rate is over 100 bpm, a score of 2 is given.
*Respiratory effort of the baby- If your baby is not breathing, a score of 0 is given. If breathing is slow and irregular, a score of 1 is recorded. If your baby is crying and breathing well, a score of 2 is recorded.
*Baby's muscle tone-If your baby's arms and legs are limp and flabby, the score is 0. If some movement is observed and the arms and legs bend a little, a score of 1 is recorded. A score of 2 is given to babies that are active and moving.
*Reflex irritability of the baby-If your baby does not respond to stimulus, a score of 0 is given. If there is a small reflex when the baby is stimulated, a score of 1 is recorded. If your baby responds vigorously when stimulated, 2 points are given.
*Baby's color- If your baby is blue or pale, a score of 0 is given. A score of 1 is given if your baby's body is pink and the arms and legs are blue. If your baby's entire body is pink, a score of 2 is recorded.
At the time of birth, the baby has a total of 300 bones. Some bones will fuse together later, which is why an adult has only 206 bones.
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Show latest comments from all weeksnewmommyj -
1.1 hours ago
i had this crazy burst of energy. i cleaned the bathroom, put sheets on the futon and got everything ready for my mom to stay with us. i made brownies, a cake, and cupcakes, and frosted them all. made supper, and did up all my dishes, dried the mand put them away. i cant sit still now. its boiling hot and my feet are sore and swollenmommymay -
1.8 hours ago
Hi Ladies... well, we made it! Whew! Only 7 hours of really bad contractions and in the end Addison Dannyelle is here! 5 lbs,14oz~~ tiniest thing! But sooo adorable! She came at 3:24am on July 24th!! Thanks for all the support and hang in there- they DO come out eventually- kickin and screaming!!! ;)megcblu -
2.6 hours ago
Ho hum, just sitting here twiddling my thumbs. 5 days overdue now. No closer to having my baby....BabyRose1 -
3.5 hours ago
Malachi Craig Rose was born on July 22, 2008. He was 7lb 11oz and 22 inches long. He came on his due date. The birth story is up and baby photos will follow. I am having a difficult time downloading the pictures so I will do that a little later. Congrats to all that have their little ones. And to those still waiting... it is well worth the wait!Angiepangie -
3.8 hours ago
Well, all went as expected on Tuesday. Got to the hospital for 5:30, confirmed he was still not in position to deliver vaginally, (he was transverse, and stuck there as I found out during the surgery). Went into surgery at 7:30, and William Edward was born at 7:58am, weighing 7lbs5oz...not the bruiser I expected, but a nice healthy size. We are all happy to be back home, and he is a wonderfully calm baby! Not like my first born at all! I'm still pretty sore and tired, and expect to be so for a while. Will post pics soon. Love and labor dust to all!knockduppp -
4.8 hours ago
Hi everybody, I GAVE BIRTH!!!
to the first time moms all I have to say is get freakin ready it is so intense nobody could possibly ever prepare you. I had him July 23rd. he is 8 pounds 13 ounces, Taige Everett is his name. i did it vaginally after pushing alot, I thought I was going to die. Im super tired and overwhelmed and emotional. We just got home. REST UP LADIES. I have slept probly 4 hours in the last 3 days. be back when I have time. good luck and love to all.lachance19 -
5.5 hours ago
I got induced on july 22 because my blood pressure was high when i went see my doc. So i had my baby girl on july 23! finally its all over! She weighed 7 lbs 13 onz Wow my smallest baby! but labour was still painful lol I named her Mika Alexis shes so cute!aliciajo -
6.1 hours ago
Justin Tyler Fredrick was born July 23 at 1:55 am. I will post the birth story soon, didn't go at all liked planned, but it all worked out. Good luck to all you still waiting, you have an awesome experience ahead of you!!newmommy0723 -
7.3 hours ago
Hey girls, Im still here too. I have been hanging out in week 39 bc the thought of going to week 40 was depressing to me, but im ok now! Im 2 days passed my due date, and 2day is my bday, im just very blah today. I did go for my 40 wk appt on wed, and there is nothing going on down there, so she set me up to be induced on sunday. Which is in 2 days, im starting to freak out, and I have so many dif emotions going on, but all and all im beyond excited that I will get to finally meet my lil man...newmommyj -
7.8 hours ago
i just got back from my 2nd appt for week 40. i went from a 2 on tuesday to a 3 today. i had my 3rd sweep. for the 1st 2, he had to really push and reach to get to my cervix. the sweep really hurt. but today, my cervx was so much closer, it only took him 2 seconds to reach it, and was uncomfortable while he was doing the sweep, but not too bad. i have to call in on monday morning to see if hes gong to be in, and if he is, i will have another appt then, and one on tuesday too. he really really doesnt want to have to induce me. my induction is set for thursday. anyone elses doc really against induction? i'll be 41 weeks when he does it.cdnmommy -
7.8 hours ago
Well, I'm still here pregnant as well, one day past due date. I've sort of prepped myself for it though as that's our family's history. Being of eastern european descent I guess it's to be expected that I would go overdue. Either way, the doctors will let me go until at least next Friday as long as everything looks good with the placenta and fluids until then. Hopefully we'll see our little man in the outside world by the end of the August long weekend though. Good luck to everyone else who is still here with me.Linnea -
8.6 hours ago
Hi girls ~ Skylar Grace's birth story is up - still working on photos. By the way, I didn't lose my mucous plug until I was fully in labor with my waters broken. I had NO prelabor signs at all and went from 0cm dilated to delivery in 5 hours total. So hang in there if you're still waiting. It will happen for you soon!dullkey20 -
9.1 hours ago
I am also bummed... I am now 1 day passed my due date and there doesnt seem to be an end in sight. I have barely started dialating, i dont think im thinning out, and I havent lost my plug. To top it off my doctor thinks shes already 8.5lbs... God help me! I ask her to come out, but I see shes already not listening to mom.melissa-xo -
13.4 hours ago
Well ladies, I am officially bummed. Today is my due date. I cannot believe I've lasted this long. Its the longest I've ever been pregnant. Why does the baby not want to come out???!! I had first-time-ever membrane sweep done on tuesday, and they assured me that within 24-48hrs I'd go in... Well I'm STILL here! And I don't have so much as an ache! No pains at all! This is nuts. I think I'm going to be pregnant forever... it already feels like I've been pregnant forever considering this is my third baby in 3 yrs... oy... I just would like my body back lol. And I am soooo sick of loosing 'gupe'... i started loosing large amounts of gupe and chunks (mucus plug) last week... and then it quit, so they said I've lost my plug. Well its started up AGAIN! what, do I have a 10inch thick plug or something????? If so, no wonder she can't get out! lol. errrr... and I'm SICK TO DEATH of people calling to see if I've had the baby!!! Like do they not think WE'LL call THEM??? I am feeling very bummed out right now ladies.... thankyou for listening. mommabell -
13.4 hours ago
In memory of baby Adams, who would have been born July 23, 2008, but became a tiny angel at Christmas. xoxofuerteshell -
14.5 hours ago
i was up at 3am with really bad stomach pains low down for about 1 hour then an hour later the same again and at 8am another hour of bad stomach pain but now nothing. can anyone tell me if this is it starting
dawniek -
16 hours ago
Hi everyone! Just wondering all you ladies that have lost your plug what did it look like?
I had a sweep yesterday. When i got up this morn i wipe and there was jelly like discharge with pinkish blood in it. Hope its the start of something lol! xxxxangel708 -
16.2 hours ago
OK...i cant sleep...Its 5 AM here and i have been having period like cramps since 1 AM...They happen more freq. when i lay down so i have been up!!..I have a docs appt. later today, so maybe this is the start of things since im due tomorrow!!...How do i know when its REAL labor not just strong BH???? Nesspop -
17.9 hours ago
Went to the hospital again this morning for monitoring. All went well lot of movement, still no sign of an arrival soon.. Tuesday will be the end either way..Nesspop -
17.9 hours ago
Ok this might sound bad, but with a few of you coming into week 41 soon, I am smiling.. I will have others to talk too, not many ladies in there at all.. I have to keep coming back to week 40 for a chat..sandie -
22.1 hours ago
sandie -
22.3 hours ago
Birth Story and pics!deleted -
22.7 hours ago
question ladies. Im due today and when I went to the bathroom I saw bright red blood. It was such a tiny tiny bit....anyone know what this is and if I should be concerned??Preggieteacher -
22.7 hours ago
Hi ladies...my son Camerin Jaiden was born today at 8:07 am. He weighed in at 7lbs 11oz and is so cute and perfect. Got to hospital at 5:30 this morning...he's such a sweet baby...he cried when he was born and that's been it....we're getting our ready for our first night with him so I can't wait to see how it's going to go...he came out with a small scratch on his forehead and when we looked at his fingernails they were so long...recovering from this C-section definitely doesn't seem like it's going to be as rough as the first one....for the ones in here that are still waiting good luck to you and may God bless you and your new baby....I can't begin to tell you how well worth the wait was! =)dsmrwtnttn -
22.7 hours ago
I can relate to wanting pain! Today's my first day in week 39 actually, but the midwife tried to stir things up around my cervix today. She said I should have some cramping tonight, but so far still nothing. I mentioned it to the daddy and he said, 'Oh good.' And I was like, 'No, not good! I want cramps!' lol.megcblu -
23.2 hours ago
still here...nothing to report. mucus plug is all gone but nothing else really. just cramping and mild contractions. nothing particularly noteworthy. am being checked again tommorow. will be 41 weeks on sun. if the baby doesn't come on her own he'll induce monday. at least there is a light at the end of the tunnel. i just want my baby girl NOW!itsagirl -
23.5 hours ago
Im 41 weeks on Saturday. Tomorrow having a non stress test. tuesday getting induced! anyone think this is too soon. I feel kinda crampy tonight... Is that how it starts?nimzm2b -
23.8 hours ago
It think this is it, I;m getting some real bad pain, I'm going to the hospitalmommy-of-3 -
23.9 hours ago
Well the page put me in week 40 but I'm not officially there until tomorrow. I have been walking and walking and walking and still nothing... Had my membrane sweep done on Tuesday afternoon and still nothing...My grandma (bless her heart!)is coming to take our kids tomorrow so that we won't have to hurry up rushing around to get them taken care of when I do finally go to the hospital. I so wish this baby would come tonight!!!newmommyj -
1 days ago
week 41? i dont want to be in week 40! i want to be on the babies page lolChristineA -
1 days ago
I don't want to go to Week 41 tomorrow!!blessedmom2b -
1 days ago
nimzm - I pray you are finally going into labor! I wish that for all of us :) it's soo funny how we are all wanting pain... was at the bank the other day and the teller asked if I was in pain yet and I said 'I wish' and she almost didn't understand what I meant - but I sure did and I know all of us in week 40 can relate to WANTING pain. I get so excited when I get a bh that gets strong and painful but they always subside! I hope yours is the real thing:)nimzm2b -
1 days ago
Cross your fingers for me please, I'm getting loads of B/H's and they are getting stronger and starting to hurt rather than just feel uncomfortable. I really hope tonight is the night! Pray that I wake up in pain, I want pain!!sloftin -
1 days ago
Dawniek-I had a sweep done when I was 1 cm and went into labor the next morning and this was my first baby so yes it worked for me!galeas -
1 days ago
Hey, hope everyone is holding up fine. I had my babygirl on Monday 7/21 (her due date) all went well, I still haven't posted up the birth story, I've been so consumed by my little blessing lately. In short: I was induced the night before when I went in complaining of a headache/swelling, the Dr.s said it looked like the begining of precampsia and decided to induce since I was due the next day anyway. I was shocked as I was just checked for preclampsia (high bloodpressure/protein in urine) on that Fri. before and all was fine, nothing wrong. So, it took about 12hrs to dilate complete on the pitocin but only b/c the baby wasn't responding well to my contracions; her heartbeat was dropping as they got stronger. After a long induction (turning it on/off and giving her lots of rest inbetween) I gave birth and it was revealed that the baby's umbelical cord was actually wrapped around her neck 3 times! It was very scary, but all turned out well THANK GOD!!! I had the epidoral so I was able to sleep between contractions, labor didn't really hurt until the very end (last few pushes). I only got 2 sticthes. Well, just wanted to share with everyone...I hope everyone is doing good. To those who haven't given birth yet, stay strong and positive. I was going crazy the last few days, I feel ya. XOxOXblessedmom2b -
1 days ago
For those looking for any natural way of inducing your labor - I might try this. We have a eating place here where I live called Scalini's and they have a reputation that their Eggplant Parmigiana actually induces labor. They even put the recipe on the website! It's almost an hour drive for us to drive there so I might just try making it at home and saving the gas money! Here's the website for the recipe if anyone wants to try it! :) And if anyone does....let us know if it works for you...please!!!http://www.scalinis.com/Bambino.htm blessedmom2b -
1 days ago
is sex okay after you lose your mucus plug? I know it isn't after your water breaks. blessedmom2b -
1 days ago
Nesspop - at least you like having them here. My husband's mom and step dad came into town last Wednesday waiting for me to have the baby and it was more frustrating to me becaus I knew ppl were waiting and I couldn't do anything about it. I also have a friend that has been here for a month (she lives out of state) waiting for our baby to come. It's sweet that ppl are so excited but once I reached 39 weeks - it's really been miserable b/c our doc told me at 36 weeks that I would definitely go into labor early. I hope they are able to stay or come back in town when you have your baby (if that is what you are wanting)... for me, I need space...but we are all different :)dawniek -
1 days ago
Hi there girlies! I had a stretch and sweep today. Omg it hurt like mad and after it felt like a massive period. Do they work? If so how long does it take for them to work? Would be really greatful for replys. Thankyou! xxxxLinnea -
1 days ago
Hey girls ~ Skylar Grace is here!!! And here's some major encouragement for any of you who are going to be induced. I was dreading it, thinking it would be horrible, long and full of meds. Went in Mon. night to have Cervidil and was scheduled for Pitocin Tues. morning (one week overdue). Dr. checked me and I STILL wasn't dilated at all. He put the gel in at 8pm. At 8:40pm my water broke, contractions started, and by 1am she was born! No pitocin, no epidural. Full birth story & pics to come. Hang in there girls - you're almost there!!!expectingmythird -
1 days ago
Well today would have been my due date but I had my little girl at 35 weeks.She is doing great.She is finally up to 6 pounds and 19 inches.She does have acid reflux but other then that very healthy and we are very blessed.Labor dust to all whom are still awaiting the arrival of there babies and congrats to all the new Mothers..nimzm2b -
2 days ago
Why am i still pregnant, I really don't want to be. I feel miserable all the time, I don't want to go out, I'm tired and all I seem to do is moan. AAAAaaaaaarrrrrrggggggghhhhhh!!! I'M GOING INSANE. And if one more person says to me 'Try sex' I swear I'm going to explode.Nesspop -
2 days ago
Christine ~ I believe it only takes a few hours for the gel to start working.. (some sooner) Then they may break your waters.. If I get induced on Tue they are putting the gel in at 6pm for things to start up overnight..ChristineA -
2 days ago
Does anyone know how long it takes to feel contractions after you've been induced?ChristineA -
2 days ago
I went to the doctor yesterday and asked for another attempted membrane sweep. (Last week I was only a fingertip and she couldn't do anything). The doc was hesitant because she said I wouldn't have dilated enough yet, but she did try anyways. I was only at 1 cm which wasn't enough for her to do what she had to do. She did try to stretch but said that it didn't do anything. On the flip side though she did end up pulling out half of my mucous plug (the other part fell out this morning!) She also scheduled me for induction on July 28. I sure hope my baby girl comes out without that! I've been having lots of contractions since Monday so I'm really hoping that they will amount to something soon! fuerteshell -
2 days ago
Well i'm 2 days late, no signs yet, was involved in a car accident yesterday on the way to the hospital for a NST, van ran into the back of our car, baby is fine but my back is killing. She oesn't seem to want to come out yet. Got another appt next weds. Hope shes here by then.hayleyxxx -
2 days ago
birth story n pics up xxxNesspop -
2 days ago
blessedmom2b ~ I have had family from interstate here waiting all week.. They have to go home tomorrow, I did tell them to wait till bubs is born or at least untill i go into labour. I am now 9 days over & they wont be here for the arrival :(blessedmom2b -
2 days ago
Hi everyone - I'm still here.. yep...still pregnant. Can you sense the excitement in my writing? . . . I've now change my cell phone voicemail telling people to call my husband b/c I don't want to take anymore calls from ppl 'checking' on me - why don't ppl understand that once you are THIS pregnant you don't want to be reminded everyday with questions about whether you are in labor. hellooo? I tell ppl we will let them know when that happens, yet they STILL call. I had a breakdown this morning over my sister in law and her 3 children coming on this Sunday to see the baby that we haven't even had yet. My husband didn't want to tell her not to come but I need a least a COUPLE days with the baby without extended family around so I can get in the groove and also give this whole breastfeeding thing a go... he didn't seem to understand. I think he finally told her though - it just made me so upset he was worried about their feelings over mine and my needing to adjust to everything. The first week alone is hard - I wasn't going to have any time with our baby without all kinds of crazy family coming in. Okay...well hopefully they are going to wait now. My mom is supposed to stay with me a week or so and I don't mind that - it's the extended family that I can't 'let it all hang out' around or at least I feel that way.
We went and saw the new batman movie tonight - it was great and I haven't really seen them all or kept up with it. I just hope all the bombing and guns firing didn't distress our sweet boy too much - I don't want him to have a bowel movement before he comes out. He was moving like crazy though!! We know a few ppl that have gone into labor while at the movies so I had some popcorn as my own experiment to see if that was the 'trick..' no, really just was craving popcorn and it's not like we could point to that as the reason if I went into labor tonight because I am 2 days past due now. For all those tired of being pregnant - you are not alone!! taysonrex -
2 days ago
Sorry ladies, I'm supposed to be in here tomorrow, but I don't think I'm going to come in... I'm too stubborn to know that I'll be in week 40 and not have my baby yet! I'm staying in week 39! I love all ya'll though!!!! =P