Dates and numbers:
There are 83 days until your due date on October 15, 2008.
You are 197 days pregnant.
You are 6.5 months pregnant.
You are in your 7th month of pregnancy.
Your 1st trimester: January 09, 2008 to April 08, 2008. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: April 09, 2008 to July 22, 2008. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: July 23, 2008 to October 15, 2008. (28 - 40 weeks)
Your baby's crown-to-rump length is approximately 10 inches and the total length of your growing baby is around 15.75 inches. Your baby weighs about 2.4 pounds at this point. Your uterus is a little more than 3 inches above your bellybutton. Your weight gain at this time should be between 17 and 24 pounds.
Blood vessel in the umbilical cord. For several months, the umbilical cord has been the baby's lifeline to the mother. Nourishment is transferred from the mother's blood, through the placenta, and into the umbilical cord to the baby. If the mother ingests any toxic substances, such as
drugs or
alcohol, the baby receives these as well!
You will probably begin visiting your caregiver once every two weeks. Week 28 is an important week for testing. You will probably be having your glucose tolerance test, an iron level test and if you are Rh negative, you should have an antibody test. The antibody test will determine if you and your baby will have any reactions to each other's blood differences. The glucose test will check for gestational diabetes.
Your baby's brain continues to develop and is now forming the folds and grooves of a fully developed brain. The amount of tissues within the brain also continues to increase in large amounts. The hair that covers your baby's scalp is also getting longer. Your baby is now large enough for presentation to be determined and your doctor might be able to find out if your baby is at risk for being breech. If your baby is breech, don't panic. There is still time for the baby to rotate.
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Show latest comments from all weeksmrskcich -
24 minutes ago
Got back from my 28 week dr's appt (I'm 28 wks Friday) and 4D u/s...it was WONDERFUL! She is thriving and still VERY big. She weighs 3 lbs 9 oz and measures that of a 31 weeker. The dr won't change my due date since I 'grow 'em big' and I know when I got pregnant. I don't want him to change it...I don't want her early...I'd rather have her enormous and healthy than good size and underdeveloped. Now, I know I have big babies but this little bugger gained 1 lb 14 oz in 4 weeks! I start going every 2 weeks now too. YAY! I gained 5 lbs this past month and 19 total for the pregnancy...not too bad since I now know I'm growing an amazon inside me!carolinagirl4cmb -
1.7 hours ago
mommatiff- My doctor actually ended up measuring me and did the doppler for the heartbeat while we waited for the hour to go by.sarahbearah -
1.9 hours ago
hello ladies! well i had kind of a scare the other night...i went to the hospital because i ws spotting blood. it wasn't very much but i had never spotted with my son and never between periods. i also thought that i had extra fluids in my undies, but they tested me and it wasn't my water that had broken (dont know what it was). but she said that my cervix was irritated. and that is why it was bleeding. everything is fine with my baby girl and i am so relieved! i want to keep her in there just a little bit longer ! :) my backache and heartburn are horrible! i cant go anywhere without tums and have to make sure that i always have them on hand. i was hoping that they would hook me up to the new 4-D ultrasound at the hospital, but no luck :(i bet that they are pretty picky about that thing...DANG THEM! i wanted to see it!Ready2BMummy -
3 hours ago
babymamma88 - Yup, I'm experiencing that. The movements I feel are less like a kick, and more life a shifting and turning around.babymamma88 -
3.2 hours ago
Hola Ladies.
I have a question.
My little girl doesnt seem to kick anymore, instead she just seems to whirl around making me feel like hurricane dolly is actually in my belly!! Anyone else feeling the same??heatmacd -
3.3 hours ago
lately my baby hasnt been active AT ALL during the day, but t about 300 am LOOK OUT. i feel guilty because that late I cant wait for it to stop, and during hte day i wish the baby was moving more...Im so hard to please :) teenbaby -
3.4 hours ago
I went to the doctor for a check up yesterday and my belly was measuring 30 cm which was only supposed to be like 28 1/2, not the biggest deal but I always seem to be measuring ahead. When we got the 21 week ultrasound though baby was measuring exactly that if not a little small, so why do I measure bigger when my baby measures normal or slightly small? My mom had one possible reason, I was kinda on the smaller side before I got pregnant and she thought maybe since I'm not too wide that my uterus is growing upwards more than to the sides, do you think that is why or do any of you maybe know the reason?babebash -
3.8 hours ago
Well I see the discussion is on movement. Well I saw the doc monday and he said that part of the reason I haven't felt the baby move as much is because he has less room. That the further along I get the less kicks and elbows I'll feel but I'll feel more things like stretches. Another reason is they get sleepy when they have a growth spurt and won't move very much. Hopes this helpsjutterback -
4.5 hours ago
This is my third baby and its my first boy. With my girls i hardly ever felt them move around. Some days id feel them around 10-15 times a day or maybe only 3 -4 times a day. This baby however i feel move 100-150 times a day or more even. I havent acctually counted for the whole day, but i have counted 50 for an hour. Some babies are more active than others i guess. I wonder what this kids going to be like since he moves so much - is he going to be ADD? haha just kidding. But i will give you one tip if you think your baby isnt moving enough, eat something sugary - pop or candy and wait for 20 min or so, sit and relax and see if he/she moves. I like to poke him too! im always poking my belly and he moves right away. your not going to poke his eye out or hurt him so dont worry about that, just give him a little poke or try to move him a bit and he should move for you.mommy2beoct10 -
4.6 hours ago
So what does it feel like when the baby has hiccups? mattswife -
4.8 hours ago
Just got my results back from the glucose test... I failed. Now I have to schedule a 3 hour test for more confirmation. I'm so depressed!mummybecky -
4.8 hours ago
Amiee86 and anybody else that this may help....
Hi, ive just read your post and thought i would reply to you, as hopefully it will put your mind at rest?! Its my first, so i worry at the slightest thing, and i wasnt sure how much we should be feeling our lil ones move. So when i was at my midwife appointment today i asked. She said we should be feeling them move about 10 times a day... (now i dont think he moves that much!) but every baby is different, and some may be lazier than others. She did say though, if you are ever worried, to drink an icey cold drink and this should wake them up and if you dont get a reaction after that, not to worry or feel silly but to ring your delivery suite to ask to see them. They will ask you to go in and will check you both over. MSUSpartan -
5 hours ago
mommatiff3 - I had to drink the liquid, but I didn't have to stay there and sit for 1 hour. I had to come back in exactly 1 hour for the blood test part. There is no drinking or eating anything during that hour. I opted to sit there and read a magazine, but I could have left.mommys first baby -
5.4 hours ago
hi all! Quick ??? for the last 2 days I feel like i have someting stuck in my throat? I know swallow lol, but it doesnt help, I have been getting heart burn for a few weeks now do you think this has something to do with that? ive tried taking tums and its not helping, just wondering if any one else has experianced this? xoxomommatiff3 -
6.6 hours ago
Just a question about the glucose test. Do you have to drink that stuff at the hospital/lab and sit there an hr before they test you ?? Ive had 2 kids youd think Id know this by now...LOL Its been a while though and for the life of me I cant remember.Stoner23 -
7.1 hours ago
Good morning ladies! This is my last day in week 28! I can't believe there's only 11 weeks to go! I know October is right around the corner, but sometimes it feels so far away. I hope everyone is having a good day so far :o)imsoexcited -
7.7 hours ago
hi all hope everyone is doing well. i spent yesterday in l&d bc i was having contractions and some bleeding.it was extremely scary.. but everything is just fine. i've also been extremely Short of breath, and my Dr doesn't seem to care at all. I've blacked out about 5 times already once while i was in the car. sorry about the long postbabebash -
8.4 hours ago
Good morning!!! Well I'm really excited. I'm almost there and it is so exciting. I took a tour of the hospital where our little guy will make his grand entrance. It was really nice to see the L and D rooms and talk to the nursery staff. It's a good suggestion for any first timers. Well Dylon is deciding to go ahead andstart turning and dropping some. It gives me a sharp pain here or there and sometimes when I stand up I get the UhOh gotta go feeling. But it is just great to know that soon he'll be here. Much Love and Best WIshes to allATE -
9.7 hours ago
I found out yesterday that I passed the 1 hour glucose test. I am thankful that I will not have to drink the glucose solution again. It really made me sick to my stomach. I did find out however that I am anemic. The nurse placed me on an OTC iron supplement. I am not really looking forward to the side effects of that however. I hope everyone else is doing well. 2 more days in week 28. Time is flying by. I am starting to stress about the nursery not being close to complete. danahlovesdoug -
14.4 hours ago
Sweet...Heartburn again, just like last night! I love it!!! :( Looks to be another long night. Anyone else feel like punching there sweetie who sleeping like a baby right next to you? I sure do. karma must kick him in the ass some how*lovelymomma* -
15.9 hours ago
Don't think there is a way to change their pattern now just be glad she sleeps from 12 to 6am my little man used to do that but now he has decided to wake up and kick every time I get up to pee which is like 4 times a night! Maybe he's mad cause I woke him up!lol!ourfirstone -
16.4 hours ago
First day in week 28! Where the heck is the time going??? Our babies are going to be here before we know it! Any ideas on how I can get my little girl on a better sleep schedule? She's really active around 6 AM and from 10 - 12 at night...I think she has her days and nights mixed up already!anxiousfirst -
16.5 hours ago
ok im getting a bad pain really low like in my cervix or 'down there' only wen I'm standing or walking, wat is this???ashleymarie0385 -
17 hours ago
Officially had my first breakdown down in tears moment over my body. Getting in the shower I caught my first glimpse of 3 lovely stretch marks on my tummy. I have used every lotion under the sun since the day I found out I was pregnant and it apparently made no difference. I already have them on my thighs hips breasts and lower back ( had them since puberty). I feel as if I lost the battle. Now I feel like a crappy person crying over stretch marks when my baby is growing healthy and happy inside me. I should be greatful and happy. AHHHHHHHH IM CRAZYmommatiff3 -
17.2 hours ago
Hello ladies !! Well we started the nursery yesterday morning and finished it tonight !! I posted some pics. Take a look and please comment !!
km-dickson -
17.2 hours ago
aimee~ yeah, I agree. A few hours or even a whole day is probably normal for some, but several days in a row seems like a lot of time. Everything is probably just fine, but it'll put your mind at ease to know for sure. I'd give your doc a call.km-dickson -
17.3 hours ago
Okay, is anyone else leaning towards the 'screw it' attitude about what you're eating yet? Up until now I have really tried to do well with eating and exercise....and I just keep flip-flopping back and forth between not wanting to gain too much weight and then just NOT CARING. So far I've gained about 10 lbs, which puts me at about 155. It just seems I'd rather eat and enjoy whatever I want, expecting to gain weight, instead of obsessing over calorie-counting and freaking out over every pound. But, I HATE the feeling of my clothes getting tighter and my thighs rubbing together!! I'm so confused, dang it!! I walked like 3 miles this morning and was good all day, only to cave and eat 3 lemon bars after dinner. I hardly tasted them! Grrrrrrrrrrrr........soontobemama08 -
18.3 hours ago
okay, is anyone else having extreme swelling at this point? i'm waking up like it... it's horrible. i'm a little concerned. any suggestions?lexismomma -
18.4 hours ago
Okay so I had my 1 hr glucose test today. After drinking that stuff I started getting a really bad headache...Then I got really hot, and after they took the blood, and I left, I just didnt feel right. I felt like I had just drank like 12 cups of coffee or something. So I went and ate and that helped some, but now Im worried that it's gonna come back bad....I really dont want to have to drink that stuff again or wait 3 hrs. Has anyone else had this happen to them. I dont remember feeling like that when I did it with my first child. Im just crossing my fingers that everything is okay, and I dont have to go through that again. I will probably go insane if I do...loldanahlovesdoug -
18.5 hours ago
Aimee86, I would call your Dr. that dosen't seem normal. Try drinking some Orange juice to get the baby going. aimee86 -
19.5 hours ago
okk im startingg to worry, i haven't felt my baby move for the last 3 or 4 days, my mum says its normal not to feel bub move for 2 or 3 days cuz they sleep or she could be kicking while im asleep. im jus freaking out cuz im on antibiotics for a skin infection and im hoping she is ok. if anyone else isn't feeling bub move as much or has had there baby move for days on end can you please message me
thanks takia24 -
20.7 hours ago
Ok let me start by saying I went to the doctor for my 28 week checl up and I had to take my glucose test and today I got a call from the doctors office saying that my levels were slightly high how hugh they didn't say but what I was told by the nurse was to give her about 10 to 15 mins so she could fax over a requisistion to the hospital becaue I need to take the 3 hr test:( needless to say I called the hospital 30 misn later and they acted like te didn't have a fuc***g clue sorry for my french but they really pissed me off I was transfered to 3 diffient people who told me 3 diffirent thongs and finally I got to the bootom of it I have to be at the hospital at 6:30 in the morning :( does anybody know what this test consist of please message me on my page and give me the deatils any info would be great sorry for the long post just need to vent.heidiray101108 -
21 hours ago
Thank you to everyone who left me a comment about the help with sleeping arrangments! I REALLY appreciate it. I'll let you know how it works out for us.NIKNIK -
21.9 hours ago
I JUST WANTED TO SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE...MY LITTLE GIRL IS VERY SHY , I MEAN WHEN SHE HEARS ANOTHER PERSON IN THE ROOM SHE'LL STOP KICKING OR MOVING ALL TOGETHER. EVEN WHEN MY BOYFRIEND TRYS TO TALK TO HER AND FEEL HER KICK SHE WONT MOVE BUT WHEN HE LEAVES THE ROOM SHE IS KICKING NON STOP. WELL ONE NIGHT WHEN WAS GETTING READY FOR BED HE LAYED HIS HEAD ON MY BELLY AND STARTED TALKING TO HER TRYING TO GET HER TO KICK , MOVE OR SOMETHING, WELL OUT OF THE BLUE SHE KICKS HIM RIGHT DEAD IN THE JAW. IT WAS SO FUNNY. THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME HE HAS REALLY FELT HER MOVE. I GUESS SHE WAS ASLEEP AND DID NOT WANT TO BE BOTHERED...LOL..I JUST WANTED TO SHARE THIS...sondra0031 -
1 days ago
I'M FROM WEEK 37! OK CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHY MY DR SAID LAST WEEK I WAS DIALATED AND THIS WEEK I'M NOT!!!!!? OK ANOTHER THING IS IF I DONT DELIVER NATURAL BY THE 3RD HE IS DOIN A C-SECTION ON THE 3RD. OK I'M DUE THE 9TH. HE SAYS ITS CUZ I'M DIABETIC. THIS IS MY FIRST BABY AND HE DONT WANT ME TO PUSH OUT 8 1/2 LBS OR MORE. CAN YOU ALL PLEASE LEAVE ME MESSAGE ON HOW TO TELL THIS PUNK I DONT WANNA C-SECTION UNLESS IT AN EMERGENCY? PLEASE I CRY WHEN I THINK ABOUT GETTING CUT OPEN...DO I REALLY HAVE A CHOICE CUZ DR MAKES IT SEEM LIKE I DONT! HELPladybugang -
1 days ago
Mattswife, Man do you live near me. That same thing happened here at my job. Computers and A/C for half the day cause it took the crew that long to get here.megan the lump maker -
1 days ago
Hi Ladies, just got back from the doctor for my breathing problem, and they put me on 2 different inhalers, and are making me see a lung specialist. They took me out of work until I see the specialist, so I may get a couple of days off to rest, THANK GOD!!! But it's a little scary waking in the middle of the night, unable to breathe. Hopefully this inhaler will help. I never had asthma before. The doc thinks this little one is putting alot of pressure on my pulmonary artery, especially at night. OH, and to top it off, I threw up this morning. I think it is because of the iron pills. EWWW....so I was home today anyway. Hope everyone is doing well. i'm simply exhausted.mattswife -
1 days ago
I love my job... hardly. So yesterday I come into an unbelievably HOT office and that was only the beginning! Apparently there was a huge thunderstorm the night before and it knocked out all the power to my building, and nothing reset! The a/c didn't reset and neither did our computer system! So not only was it 85 degrees and getting hotter, we couldn't do any work! Management finally gave us the option of leaving, with the understanding that we'd be docked a vacation day. Whatever! I've been trying to save what little vacation I have for maternity, there's no way they're taking one from me for something I can't control! Anyway, just venting! Hope all you ladies are keeping cool!shelm2 -
1 days ago
First time, don't worry so much! I am in the exact weight window as you and this is my third kid. I have lost ALL the weight both times and on my second one I gained 50! You also need to remember that the MAJORITY of that weight is all fluids and boobs and stuff. It really does seem to 'fall off' after the baby because your body stops hoarding all that blood and fluid. I know it sucks to feel so big, I don't like it either (especially looking so puffy!!!) but it goes away, it really does. Everytime you start to freak yourself out, just think about the fact that you are in control of how you perceive this problem. Think if your best friend was telling you this...you should be just as kind to yourself as you would be to your best friend. Hang in there, we're sooo close!FirstTimeMom21 -
1 days ago
Hey girls! I hate to leave a really complain-y post, but I am FREAKING out and really need some support! :( I went to the doctor yesterday and I had gained 10 lbs since my last appt which was only a little over a month ago! So, of course they started talking to me about my diet etc. I got SO depressed and felt like I couldn't even eat anything. I think I have gained like 40 lbs already! :( Maybe more! I'm not sure about my pre-pregnancy weight cause I have always fluctuated a lot between 110-120. Usually 112... but I think I might have been a little more just before I got pregnant... I don't know. I just can't take looking at that scale every visit you guys I feel like a disgusting obese blob and don't want to leave my house or anything :( I am only drinking water and not eating sugar as instructed by the midwife but at this point even if I don't keep gaining that much I know I will still gain some and have a 50-60 pound weight to lose after I have this baby! That just seems IMPOSSIBLE! How do you lose 60 lbs?!!? I am starting to get very very freaked out about this and I don't want to have all this anxiety cause I know it's not good for the baby. I'm just so incredibly frustrated as I have been trying very hard to eat really healthy and at least walk or something once a day... I don't want to have to buy all new clothes for work next year :( and when I look at these tiny size 0 and size 2 skirts I just KNOW they will never fit me again!! I'm sorry I am being kind of dramatic I'm just really upset right now. I started crying at the doctor's office... I just couldn't believe I gained 10 more lbs when I was TRYING not to! Does anyone have any encouraging stories of how they lost the weight after the baby? I know I can't lose it now but I am so scared I won't be able to later either... I asked the dr if I am putting my baby in any kind of danger or at any risk because of my massive weight gain and they said no, so that is the main thing I care about. As long as the baby is healthy, that is obviously my number one concern. I just feel really ugly and fat and I look so COMPLETELY different it's really hard for me.. and I have to get that rhogam shot on Friday and I am the biggest wimp about shots :( I'm so sad right now about everything!! :( :( HELP! Oh, God sorry for sounding so ridiculous. Just having a really bad day. I know I should just feel lucky that I am pregnant and my baby is ok I just feel really depressed. If anyone can offer any words to make me feel better, I would really appreciate it. I need it. My husband is like 'whatever you're supposed to gain weight when you're pregnant' He doesn't understand at all! Ok that's enough for now sorry to sound like such a LOSER I'm just feeling bad :( Probably shouldn't have written a post when I was in the like worst mood ever... sorry!lauren232m -
1 days ago
I got my 3d ultrasound yesterday and it was amazing!! shes sooo cute..i cant wait to meet her! They said she was measuring 2 weeks ahead so im going to be induced around 36 weeks..yay i cant wait!cherryzz -
1 days ago
I really hate to have to ask for advice on HERE! I mean I must sound like a complete IDIOT!! Some things I knew he was lying about, but I mean to have proof staring me in the face (half naked) Is just way to much to handle now.shosho -
1 days ago
Drinks are cheaper at the strip club HAHAHA- that's the worst excuse I have ever heard- Drinks are TWICE if not more expensive at strip clubs. Girl he's got to GOOO what a joke, once a liar always a liar- take it from me. I wasted WAY to many years on a liar, and I always thought he was going to become the guy I knew he could be, but the problem was he didn't know it and I don't think he's figured it out yet and he's 33 years old. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME- Take care of yourself right now you have bigger things to worry about than some stupid boy who is so insensative he would leave 1/2 naked pictures around YOUR house. annamomma -
1 days ago
Going on the 5th of August to get a 4D US. Any recommendations for the best possible image?? Please comment on my profile. Thanks! cherryzz -
1 days ago
Im having this situation with my boy friend that I really need advice about. I have nobody to talk to so I am lost. We have been together for over 3 years. ANd most of that was just a bunch of bullshit, he played with my head SO HARD! He would be with me for a week then leave for 2 without calling or anything. It was like a pattern, come and go. He messed with me so bad. I was young, and stupid I guess. SO I kept taking him back. Now hes been with me pretty much every day for the last year, and we live together. But Back then he would go to strip clubs, I caught him like right before I got pregnant at a strip club. He said 'I go there because the drinks are cheap'. I knew he was full of it. Now I keep finding constant reminders of his past that he WANTS ME TO FORGET!!!! I dont appreciate finding pictures oh his half naked ex, or a STRIPPER HALF NAKED in the 'dressing room' of the strip club. It's like, he wants me to get over everything hes done, but I have to keep finding reminders.. IN MY OWN HOME! I really cant handle all this right now, being pregnant. I just had a serious anxiety attack, while crying my eyes out. I just have no idea how to handle this. I mean this guy told me he loved me 4 months after we met, I didnt say it till 4 months later. How can you love someone and treat them so badly?? I keep finding things out too late. Like all the things he lied about.. I dont even know If I can say I know him anymore... Im just so lost.carol08 -
1 days ago
hey i have posted some 3d pics on my page if any one wants to look. its an amazing experience. !!!goingon2 -
1 days ago
I was also told I have anemia at my OB appt yesterday I will be taking one 325 mg irom tablet a day, I've been feeling real tired, I fall asleep at my work station! I take a nap during lunch, when I get home I sleep about 2 hours and them I sleep all night only to wake in the morning tired. I'm also irritable, I get so furstrated at my son, BF and the neighbors kids I feel like if I'm not sleeping then I'm yelling. Anyway the doc told me this was common with anemia. Does anyone know if amenia can effect the baby's growth?armymom -
1 days ago
I think my little man got frustrated just now. I layed in bed this morning feeling his hiccups and then he punched and kicked me with all four limbs it felt like. lol. my stomach was almost vibrating. Well i guess he got rid of his hiccups. I think i would have done the same thing.. i hate hiccupsshelm2 -
1 days ago
I bought the bornfree glass bottles....not cheap...but I was worried about the bpa.Nina-first-time-mummy -
1 days ago
Hi all ive just got back from my scan and anti natle and my boy is growing soo qiuck he is soo chubby and cute he weighs a little bit more then he should bless him he is 3 pound 2 at the mo insted of 3 pound awww bless him he is completly healthy and the doctors are gonna moniter me to make sure he dosnt get too big bless so at 34 weeks is my next scan & if he is 2 big they will discuss induction oh snd my little boy is breach i love him soo much already its crazy take care all xxx