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There are 17 days until your due date on August 13, 2008.
You are 263 days pregnant.
You are 8.6 months pregnant.
You are in your 9th month of pregnancy.
Your 1st trimester: November 07, 2007 to February 05, 2008. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: February 06, 2008 to May 20, 2008. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: May 21, 2008 to August 13, 2008. (28 - 40 weeks)
You are considered full-term now and your baby\'s final touches are being made. The crown-to-rump length of your baby is now 14 inches and the total length is around 21 inches. Your baby weighs approximately 6.5 pounds. Your uterus may be measuring about the same as it has been and is probably about 6.5 inches from the top of your bellybutton.

This week your baby should engage into your pelvis. If this is not your first pregnancy, it may happen later. When your baby engages, his head drops down into your pelvis and you might feel a slight sensation called `lightening` as the pressure on your ribs eases. As your baby drops into the final position for delivery, you may experience a buzzing feeling and shooting pains in your groin and leg. Normally, you will be able to breathe and eat easier. However, your uterus pushes down harder on your bladder and you will have an increased urge to urinate more frequently. Even if your baby engages now, you still possibly feel his feet in your breastbone around week 40.
Your baby is now fully mature and ready to be born. However, your baby is still growing and developing every day. Fat is still being laid down at a rate of a half ounce a day. If this is your first pregnancy, you can expect to deliver closer to 40 weeks or shortly thereafter. If this is not your first baby, you might go earlier than 40 weeks! Make sure that your bags are packed for the hospital and remember to preregister for admission.
Your doctor may begin doing weekly pelvic exams to evaluate your cervical changes and progression. Your healthcare provider will make sure that you are not leaking amniotic fluid and will also examine your cervix to check for effacement and dilation. Before labor, your cervix is thick and 0% effaced. During labor your cervix thins out and right before delivery it will become very soft and 100% effaced.
Research shows your baby can be affected by stress hormones. Make time to relax, to have fun, and to rest.
Your baby has learned to coordinate sucking, swallowing and breathing so it can do all three when
breastfeeding after birth. Babies practice shallow breathing before birth, using amniotic fluid.
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Show latest comments from all weeksnikosmommy -
2.7 hours ago
My heartburn is so bad I could start a fire. Antacids are NOT cutting it, not even my prescription Zantac....can't wait for relief when this guy arrives!Kim- -
5.4 hours ago
hi ladies.... am feeling so sleeepy today .. i actually had a good sleep last nite but am just feeling so tired and restless and simply sleepy. Having occassional back pain ... not too strong tho!tropicalshimmer8 -
6 hours ago
I'm guessing you dont have a rash all over your body caused by the hormones of pregnancy.... uncomfortable doesnt even BEGIN to cover it... and funny... i was never warned about THIS possiblilty! 'morning sickness, fatigue, needing to pee all the time' Where the heck was the rash warning!!!!! GavJaxMommee -
6 hours ago
I couldn't imagine it being better to have him in there than out here....lol!!jbugsmommytobe -
6.2 hours ago
mommies to be...
i'm here from post pregnancy and to offer some encouragement...
don't get discouraged about how long you'll be pregnant, it'll all be over soon. I wish I was pregnant again as much as I love my little boy...pregnancy is sooo beautiful even in the uncomfortableness of it all.
Don't worry about dilating and effacing...I went 40 weeks and 4 days with 2cm and 30% for 4 weeks but out of the random blue sky I went into labor. So ladies; it'll happen just because you're not dilating and effacing doesn't mean it's forever away!! Enjoy the rest of the pregnancy ladies...better in than out let me tell you from experience!tropicalshimmer8 -
6.3 hours ago
I'm sitting here trying not to cry...ugh, i just got out of a spa tub that was on the cooler side and that didnt help, i've been drinking TONS of water and THAT hasn't helped... shes kicking me in the rib and I can't tell whether they are coming at regular intervals or not, it seems like its just STUCK in hurt mode....GavJaxMommee -
6.4 hours ago
That is exactly what I feel like, mine started yesterday! I seriously dont even wanna get up they hurt so bad!!
I am thinking that if my baby doesn't cry when he comes out I wanna be the one to give him a swift tap on the butt to get his lungs a working for making me soooo miserable!! JK... I soo wanna hold and kiss him! :)tropicalshimmer8 -
6.5 hours ago
I havent had cramps this bad yet... omh. Aside from the horrible rash i have all over, these cramps feel like the ones you get after you run a marathon, it starts on my right side and radiates across my abdomen to my left side, i can hardly walk :( my stomach is like a ROCK.GavJaxMommee -
6.6 hours ago
It feels lke someone is taking a stick and shoving it up against the lower pelvic region!! The joys of pregnancy!! :)cartersmommy -
6.8 hours ago
lanybug-Good luck! I am so jealous.lanybug -
6.9 hours ago
Everyone please wish me luck and pray for my baby and I. We are going in tomrrow mornning at 5:30 to be induced. made2bmom -
7 hours ago
Making a list of songs for the hospital...any suggestions? I've already got a couple of Dave Matthews, some William Joseph (he is AMAZING on the piano)...Return to Pooh Corner by Kenny Loggins and a few others like that...but I want to have a crap load to get me through at least a couple of days. In case I have a roommate in the Mother/Baby unit...yeah, military hospitals are fun. That way I can listen to the music at night too and block out any unnecessary noise. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!colbysbabysmama -
7.7 hours ago
Yea! Just posted some belly pics. I am looking pretty rough, but hey I just woke up from a nap not too long ago.mommy32 -
7.7 hours ago
Hi everyone...I'm getting ready to go to my Brothers for some Chili. I'll be back on later cause I'm sure I won't be able to sleep...If anyways on (which I hope so I don't get bored) we'll chat later. Love Y'all.mommy83 -
7.9 hours ago
So my sister had her baby this morning. I was at the hospital for the past 9 hrs and doing most of the holding, feeding, burping, and changing so she can rest for the night. My little niece is so adorable but I am so tired!!! I am more then happy to let my little boy cook the whole 2 1/2 weeks he has left if he wants. Enjoy the last few weeks/days of pregnancy :)colbysbabysmama -
8 hours ago
Well ladies, doc says that we can induce on the 8th. So Colby and I decided that we are going to take a few days off before baby gets here and do some natural inducing of our own. Colby is totally stoked at the idea. colbysbabysmama -
8 hours ago
mommy32... I didn't know you were having issues??? I am glad to hear that everything is ok.MrsBandBabyB -
8.5 hours ago
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH I'm so bored! I'm going nuts. Is it August yet?!MrsBandBabyB -
8.6 hours ago
I've been told to pack maternity clothes. So I'll probably just pack a pair of maternity capris and a lose maternity shirt.cartersmommy -
8.6 hours ago
This question is on a lighter side...but what would be a good choice of clothing for when you leave the hospital? I have heard you still look pregnant, and I doubt I will care about my appearance...but I still have to wear something that fits... MrsBandBabyB -
8.8 hours ago
Sure...you can be bored with us. :) These last weeks are DRAGGING on and on and on and on.cartersmommy -
8.8 hours ago
Can I be bored with all of you? :)MrsBandBabyB -
8.8 hours ago
MDelly are you being induced? You said you only have two weeks left....just curious. :)MrsBandBabyB -
8.9 hours ago
I'm ready to have my little one! MrsBandBabyB -
8.9 hours ago
I'm bored too. ***MDelly*** -
9.3 hours ago
Where is everyone?? I am sooooo bored. lol
***MDelly*** -
9.3 hours ago
Only 2 weeks left now! WOW!!! Crazy!***MDelly*** -
9.3 hours ago
mommy32-aww that is good. Glad everything is better and she can come whenever she decides on it. LOL mommy32 -
9.7 hours ago
Hi everyone...I'm home now. No baby. It makes me happy though. I'd hate to force her out. Natural is the way to go baby! So, how is everyone? I am doing good. The bleeding just stopped they did give me meds too. I feel great. Now that I am home I feel more at ease knowing I can get the rest of my stuff dome. Were putting up her Pack N Play now. It's so cute! So, how is everyone?GavJaxMommee -
9.7 hours ago
Just rolled over to week 37! Hello ladies!made2bmom -
9.7 hours ago
ash!! I've had THE worst heartburn the last two nights in a row...to the point where I feel like I'm going to throw up until I sit up...but then I can't sleep...oh my how much longer do we have to go through this!?!armywifeash -
9.9 hours ago
Erg the indigestion strikes again!MrsBandBabyB -
9.9 hours ago
LOL Kristen! That's too cute about your cat!!!!! I feel ya about the fasionablly late birth experience. I really hope my baby comes out soon!!! I'm hot, and fat, uncomfortable and I just want to meet my baby!kirsten322 -
10 hours ago
Hello girls!! I had the WORST night of sleep in history. My back has been hurting really bad today..im not gonna act excited I think the little one is going to make a 'fashionably late entrance'. On another note..I took a bath to try to relieve some of this pressure on my lower back and the cat climbed into the tub with me and perched on my belly...thats when it hit me...I am now a floatation device...*sigh*Elle -
10.4 hours ago
im so frustrated right now. my fiance has decided hes going to a buddies house and leave me here. we only have like 3 weeks left. we still have a crib to put together. Am I supposed to put the thing together myself. its like he doesn't even care. I was the one cleaning the room. he barely helped at all. monica222888 -
10.9 hours ago
So I have been 4cm dialated 80% effaced for over a week now! Doctor stripped my membranes tuesday and nothing! Is it safe for the baby to just be hanging out when I am so close to labor?soon2Bmommy-Nadia -
11 hours ago
I feel so blah... my fiance is sleeping on the couch next to me... I wish I could sleep...but I already can't sleep at night... if I sleep now I will DEFINITELY be up all night long... grr...Elle -
11.5 hours ago
I think once I start going to the doctors every week which I do after my next appointment it will start to go by faster.dopeydina -
11.6 hours ago
Ive had humpy this mornin, in total, 3 cups of raspbery tea. A spicy snadwhich, two long walks, which may I add im on crutches at the moment! And even a vigorous go on the kiddy swings!! And still no sign of baby Harrison!!!! What else can I try cos im soooo fed up being pregnant now!!!! these Next 21 days are gona pass soooo slow me finks!!!weav623 -
11.8 hours ago
so I am having contractions every 10 minutes and they are about a minute each. My doctor said they had to be every 5 minutes before I should call, unless my water breaks. Maybe I will take a long walk.Elle -
12 hours ago
I'm really impatient. I can't wait to see the crib together. We don't have any bedding yet but it will be nice to see the crib put together and at least the mattress in it.ArmyWife5262007 -
12.3 hours ago
Hey Everyone...So I have a question..I am having really really bad back pain..Could that be labor pains? This is my first and I really dont know what to expect..So could someone please let me know something...Thanks everyone and GOOD LUCK!!!AnotherYummyMummy -
12.5 hours ago
hello someone called sondra in week 22 mentioned wanting to avoid c-section and not being sure how to tell her doctor how strongly she felt about it.....i wrote her a message and sent it to week 22 by mistake.....sorry!!!Elle -
12.5 hours ago
yeah because there wasn't a computer to get on here with lol. otherwise the whole store would have seen me do that lolcolbysbabysmama -
12.6 hours ago
At least you didn't do it in the store. colbysbabysmama -
12.6 hours ago
LMAO. You are probably never going to live that down now. Elle -
12.6 hours ago
OMG! my future father in law came inside and said found the snake yet?? LOLcolbysbabysmama -
12.6 hours ago
Thanks Elle. I just am super paranoid about being rude. Apparently, I do rude things and don't intend to lately. I find myself starting sentences with 'At the risk of sounding rude or stuck up...' I wish people didn't wear their heart on their sleeves.Elle -
12.6 hours ago
I don't think it's rude.. I would think that she would want you to have what you want for the baby. If you want this new one then i don't see why she would be upsetcolbysbabysmama -
12.7 hours ago
ok, I think I am going to go take a nap. Colby paid me a surprise visit and my mom called drunk and kept me on the phone forever last night. So I didn't get much sleep.