Dates and numbers:
There are 86 days until your due date on October 19, 2008.
You are 194 days pregnant.
You are 6.4 months pregnant.
You are in your 7th month of pregnancy.
Your 1st trimester: January 13, 2008 to April 12, 2008. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: April 13, 2008 to July 26, 2008. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: July 27, 2008 to October 19, 2008. (28 - 40 weeks)
You are now in the third trimester, and last, of your pregnancy! Your baby's crown-to-rump length is about 9.6 inches and your baby's total length is approximately 15.3 inches! Your baby now weighs about 2 pounds 3 ounces and is going to grow rapidly during this last trimester! Your uterus is about 2.8 inches above your bellybutton.
If your baby were born now, it would have an 85% chance of surviving. Even though your baby is still not fully developed, she would be well within the limits of premature viability. You still have approximately 13 weeks left of your pregnancy, and during this time your baby must continue to grow and develop. If your baby was born at this time, she would have several complications that would require special attention. Because babies do not have adequate amounts of fat at this time, your baby would have to be kept inside of an incubator for warmth. Because the air sacs in your baby's lungs do not yet have surfactant, she would require an artificial respirator. Your baby's brain, liver and immune system still need to develop more also.
Make sure you take good care of your teeth. So-called `
pregnancy gingivitis` affects most pregnant women to some degree, and generally occurs in the second trimester. If you already have gingivitis, the condition is likely to worsen during pregnancy.
Your baby can develop hiccups
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Show latest comments from all weeksAshley19 -
11 minutes ago
I took my glucose test today and passed,so happy I don't have to take the 3 hour test.mrskcich -
53 minutes ago
Ok....I have to ask...am I the only one that has had an u/s and been advised they are carrying an amazon??? I keep reading everyone's updates from their appt's and u/s's saying that their babies are 2-2.5 or so. Mine is 3 lbs 9 oz. I mean....not that this bothers me in the least but I just want to know if anyone else is having an industrial sized kid?? Let me know! Thanksorchide -
1.2 hours ago
SoontobemommaD: I am in California and am giving birth at a hospital with a team of midwifes. Very excited about this and looking forward to my birth. Been taking Hypnobirthing classes as well to prepare and will have a doula/labor asst. too.baby1@38 -
2.9 hours ago
Shaving and waxing is suppoesed to be safe during pregnancy.........now if I could just see down there!!!! I keep having dreams that the baby is born and I keep leaving him everywhere....He's always right where I left him...sleeping like a good little boy when I get back to get him!!stone -
3.5 hours ago
Ladies, I wouldn't worry to much about the one hour sugar test. My Dr. told me that they set the pass/fail stadard immpossible low so lots of women have to take the three hour test and then find out that everything is just fine. Even if you were to fail the three hour, which is rare, all you have to do is change and watch your diet. newgirl -
3.7 hours ago
I have to get my b/friend to shave my pubic area because I cannot see it anymore!!!LOL. Im feeling huge..suhana -
3.9 hours ago
Good Luck katgirl7277, Dont worry everything will be fine..
nJoy!!!suhana -
4 hours ago
GoodMorning Mommies!!!
I've one very personal question. I have been shaving off my pubic hair offen. I was just wondering if it is safe to shave that area. Can anyone help me with this?
Thanx in advance...
Take care
CallMeMommy -
4.6 hours ago
I have my 4D ultrasound today!!! Yeah....... but what should I do before hand to make sure that he's nice and active??? derra1976 -
5.2 hours ago
Good morning mommies!! I added some new belly pics on my profile. Feel free to look and compare, but if you comment, please be nice!! I feel big, but he's measuring a little bigger then he should, so I guess that is to be expected!! Hope all y'all are having a good day!! Take care.katgirl7277 -
5.7 hours ago
I took my one hour sugar test today. wish me luck.madam -
6.7 hours ago
YAYYY 27 weeks, had 4D scan yesterday, chubby cheeks, adorable and amazing, he is 2.2 pounds...
Tommorow im going to get the 3 hours glucose test... i cant imagine fasting for 10 hours before the test.... arrrgh im gonna be starving...soon2be momma d -
14.8 hours ago
Hi! I'm from week 25. Is anyone here from the States and considering a delivery at home or in a birthing center as opposed to a hospital? A midwife instead of an OB? I have been researching this and just watched the film 'The Business of Being Born' and it is a real eye opener - I am definitely looking into this and talking with my OB about it tomorrow at my appointment. Just wanted to see if anyone had an experiences or advice to give. Thanks!!!Cheyanne -
16.7 hours ago
I was walking on my tile floor with my socks on, and I slipped and fell right on my tail bone. It hurt quite bad. So, later that night, I started having really bad contractions, almost unbearable. So, I got up and drove myself to the hospital, ( husband is working in NY that night). So, when I got there, I rushed to the ER and explained. They, took me in, and checked me, and said everything was fine. A creepy and worrying experience.momofsoon2be3 -
18.7 hours ago
I went for my 27 week US. The baby weighs 2lb 10ounces and is doing great. He had his eyes open and was looking right at us. He has fat little cheeks and a pug nose. It took her a little longer becasue she wanted to see him practicing breathing. I am feeling really bloated right now after I eat. I really am not that hungry and I am having to make myself eat. This just started, so I hope once he drops some I will be able to eat for him. Does anyone know when the baby is suppose to drop?kashli -
20.1 hours ago
we made it! time is flying by...only a little longer until we meet our little ones : ) good luck to everyone for the remainder of their pregnancy! cat4e1221 -
20.3 hours ago
Oh I am so happy My DH is finally home from fighting the fires in Northern CAl. Not only am I excited but our dogs have just come out of their depression since he left. lolkenty -
21.9 hours ago
i am so jealous of you ladies having 3D/4D scans :( i want one so badly at 30weeks so i can see my baby girl one last time before she's born but we're too skint to afford it, can't even make rent let alone afford £100 for scans :(mrskcich -
1 days ago
Ok ladies, I have added my 4D pics to my album if anyone would like to take a look. They are the last 4 in the album. There is one of her smiling, one with her eyes open, and just two other cute pics. Hope you enjoy!!rathi -
1 days ago
YIPPPPPPPIEEEEEEEEEEE....I PASSED MY 3HRS GLUCOSE TEST, and in flying colors...hehehe...I was sooo shocked (coz i had failed my 1hr test) that I asked the nurse if she was checking my file only :p...my day cant get any better :)brookesbaby -
1 days ago
hello ladies im glad that your all doing well, well i can feel my womb and it is quit high up i can feel the baby kicking me just below my boobs and i feel that is a bit too high dont you think, he is still kicking me alot at night but not during the day as much should i be worried at how high my womb is and where he is kicking surely it shouldnt be that high at this point, could it ?
mrskcich -
1 days ago
Hi all! Just got my 4D and will post pics when I get back to scan them in. Wanted to report my sweet girls measurement. She weighs 3 lbs 9 oz and is measuring 31 weeks!!!! My due date will not be moved up because I know when I got PG. I have big babies...what can I say? I go back in 2 wks. I gained 5 lbs this last month for a total of 19. Hope everyone is doing well!!!SaraChristine -
1 days ago
Is the glucose test a standard procedure during this time? As a first timer , I am curious and I have a DR's appt on Friday..derra1976 -
1 days ago
Good morning all. First day in week 27. We are getting closer to meeting our little ones!! Anyone else not sleeping well? I haven't been sleeping well at all! I can't get comfortable and I get so hot at night. I didn't have this problem until my last month of pregnancy with my other son. But other then that, feeling pretty good. Some occassional aches and pains, but that all comes with it, I guess!! Hope all you mommies are feeling good. Take care! kamo -
1 days ago
First day in week 27! This morning my tummy looked very low. I have been carrying somewhat midway, poined out, but now she looks low. I travel in the morning and now my mom is worried about flying at 27 weeks. Anyone traveled in third trimester before? Should I be worried? Tips are appreciated.bunches -
1 days ago
Anyone else get a numb arm when they wake up.. it always my right side and its not the side I sleep on.. should I be worried? Also I'm waking up with swellign in my hands these daysbluspirit -
1 days ago
Progesterone won't hurt the babies. I have had to take it in the 1st trimester with all 3 of my prgnancies. With this one I had to restart it at 20 wks and will continue through wk 35 to keep me from going into preterm labor, it relaxs everything making it hard for your body to contract to keep your pregnancy longer.DanaO- -
1 days ago
I was taking progestrone supplements for the first 14 weeks because I had 2 miscarriages before this pregnancy. I have stopped taking them and my baby is perfectly fine. After 12-14 weeks, the placenta takes over and then extra progestrone is no longer needed.swtgadixiebaby -
1 days ago
hairgal, I am taking progesterone pills and all 3 of my doctors told me I could quit taking mine around 14 weeks but I am like you, I feel that is my security blanket sort of speak. I am currently still taking mine because the doc said it wouldn't hurt the baby if I continued it so here I am in week 27 and still taking them. hairgal0104 -
1 days ago
anyone on progesterone and the doc told you it was time to stop? Im so nervous to go off because that is why i kept miscarrying. the doc said by 12 weeks im good to go but eek... im so scaredMrs. Mommy -
2 days ago
Please say a little prayer... I failed the 1 hour test and just took the 3 hour today. I will get the results tomorrow. This is my first baby and I am already scared about everything. kellyjeanne -
2 days ago
KM-dickson : I have spider veins as well, and good news there is laser surgery.. My mom actually went into to see about it and is getting it done.. good luck.. mommatiff3 -
2 days ago
Hello ladies !! Well we started the nursery yesterday morning and finished it tonight !! I posted some pics. Take a look and please comment !!
johnsokor -
2 days ago
I would be happy if I passed or didn't pass my glucose test. My Dr. called me today and is sending me to a cardialogest sorry spelling. I am worried I have never had anything wrong with my hart. I will hope the best and that they can give me some answers on why I feel the way i do. GabrielsMom7 -
2 days ago
Just wanted to let you lovely Mommies know that I'm not ignoring you I am going to my brother-in-laws Basic Training Graduation and I won't be back untill Monday! Talk you you when I get home!lilfarfel -
2 days ago
I see some of you are worried about failing the 1 hour glucose test and not passing the 3 hour...i failed the 1 hour and borderline failed the 3 hour. I'd be happy to answer questions about my experience and what I have to do now. It's not so bad. :)cat4e1221 -
2 days ago
Finally week 27 I am so excited. Monday I have my Glucose test. I am hoping I pass. Well I hope all have a good week. firstaz -
2 days ago
I am still hardly even showing!! firstaz -
2 days ago
cheryyzz...Sorry you have to go through that right now...everything happens for a reason and I think whatever takes less stress on you. Is he the one you see yourself with forever. Sometime you just got to let the men go and there is always another...I know its hard and easier said then done...maybe after you have your child your priorities will change. Think about the baby for now... good luck!! katgirl7277 -
2 days ago
This my my first day in the 27th week. so exciting.. I get my 4d on the 1st. I am counting the days for that. This week i have to get my one hour suger test. Lets hope I pass. My first child, I failed the one hour test. but then passed the 3 hour test. go figure. Hopefully I pass the one hour so i don't have to go though the 3 hour.. good luck too all. we are getting really close to meet our little one...sondra0031 -
2 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! HELPGabrielsMom7 -
2 days ago
What is back labor? I was watching a Baby Story this afternoon and the women on there had it. km-dickson -
2 days ago
kellyjeanne~ No varicose veins, but spider veins. They don't hurt, but they're this nasty reddish color and stay permanently!!! I am hoping there is some laser treatment or something to get rid of them....they're really ugly....mrskcich -
2 days ago
kelim, I'm not sure about the glucose test. Where I live we don't have to fast for 12 hours. We are given our drink to take home and drink within 15 minutes of starting it..noting the time you finished it because the clinic will prick your finger and check your sugar levels. That's it! If you fail it then you come back for a 3 hour test. kelim -
2 days ago
i got veins all over lol, back of legs, boobs hehekelim -
2 days ago
why is the gloucose test done different in some places, than the uk, we dont have both, we just have the 3 hour one?suhana -
2 days ago
Gurls..I failed my 1 hr GD test...it is 153 and my doctor's office says I'm 23 points overshot...Oh my Lord...I'm all worried...I'll have to schedule for 3 hrs test...I'm all scared... :(kellyjeanne -
2 days ago
vericose veins not pleased. anyone else getting them really bad. The joys of being pregnant... Its all worth it but please hurry up little one...cherryzz -
2 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.Bangel -
2 days ago
I thought I had a mellow baby cause I've never felt any strong movements, but think he's fooling me..last night for a minute he went absolutely nuts. Thought he was trying to break out through my belly! lol.