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There are 98 days until your due date on October 31, 2008.
You are 182 days pregnant.
You are 6 months pregnant.
You are in your 6th month of pregnancy.
Your 1st trimester: January 25, 2008 to April 24, 2008. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: April 25, 2008 to August 07, 2008. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: August 08, 2008 to October 31, 2008. (28 - 40 weeks)

Your baby's crown-to-rump length is about 8.8 inches. Weight has increased to around 1.5 pounds and fat is still being deposited at a high rate. Babies come in all shapes and sizes, so your baby could vary slightly from these `average` measurements. Your uterus has grown quite a bit bigger this week. The top of your uterus is between your bellybutton and your sternum. Your uterus is about the size of a soccer ball now!
If your baby is delivered at this time, it would have a good chance of surviving. It is best for your baby to remain inside of you for the remainder of the pregnancy, but great advances have been made in the care of a premature baby. Ventilators, monitors and medications all help premature babies develop and grow outside of the womb. If your baby were born this early, he would probably have to spend several months in the hospital and would be more susceptible to infections and other complications.
You can hear your baby's heartbeat with both a Doppler and a stethoscope at this time, and your partner may even be able to hear the heartbeat unaided if he puts his ear in the right position. Sex differentiation is being completed now. If you are expecting a baby boy, the testes start to descend into the scrotum. In baby girls, the vagina is hollowing out. Your baby is able to do more with their fingers now and can move his fingers to make a complete fist. As your baby becomes more dexterous, he will be able to touch and hold his feet. Babies also begin to prefer their left hand or right hand at this time. Because babies settle into routines of sleep and activity, you might begin to notice these patterns as well. Some women experience the most fetal movements while they are trying to rest.
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Show latest comments from all weeksjenadamandbaby -
4 minutes ago
with the weight thing, for me it helps to eat healthy 'snacks' all day like every two hours or so! I never eat a big meal even for dinner.dcarr0404 -
7 minutes ago
tigger-Funny thing is just like 2 weeks ago I was telling my cousin I could NEVER put down the fried foods or junk even if my life depended on it and BAM..my ass got told to cut it out of my diet. I've gained 27lbs!! I thought I was doing good compared to last pregnancy but I guess not. I don't even know where to begin to eat healthy! I'm clueless and def not a cook!jenadamandbaby -
9 minutes ago
now i'm confused! lol. you're right! we ARE in month six...but will be in the third trimester week 27! ok i got it now! i was mis-counting! August 4th i will be starting the SEVENTH month! geez!txgirl47bb -
18 minutes ago
this is personally what I think: July = month 6, August = month 7, September = month 8, October = month 9amberlynn1111 -
34 minutes ago
I got told the same thing at my last dr visit, she said 'you need to watch your weight gain'..i had gained 10 lbs in 5 weeks. I have started going to the gym again, but i cant bring myself to stop eating such yummy food!tiggerlover -
37 minutes ago
Aww dcarr - I am gaining weight too, I think too much. I have gained like 25 pounds so far and was overweight to begin with. Dr. has not scolded me yet, but I'm sure he will. It really sucks. If I get put on a no fried foods and no sugar diet, I WILL DIE!!!jenadamandbaby -
48 minutes ago
you know you're ready to be a mom when you can't watch A Baby Story on TLC without crying your eyes out and laughing at the same time!!! aye aye aye!dcarr0404 -
1.1 hours ago
Just got back from my Dr app and my Dr told me I needed to go on a diet(not to lose weight!) She came in and said 'well, you ate well this month....again!' Geez!!! She said next time I come in and gain 10lbs within one vist, she's putting me on a diabetic diet. UGHHHHHH!!!! No sugars, sweets, my one soda a day, fried foods, or eating out! I just had corn and mashed potatoes for lunch and I'm STILL hungry!!!! This sucks but I guess its better than gained 56lbs again like last time. I'm super depressed!!txgirl47bb -
1.5 hours ago
I was moody last night too. I went off on my man for nothing big and then kept apologizing about it. I could hardly sleep last night and had training seminar at work from 8:30 - 12:30. I was 'on the nod' the whole time. I called Jim on the way to work and said, 'I'm feeling really needy/moody/emotional/clingy, can you just hold me and cuddle with me tonight?'. And he said 'we can definitely do that'.Roz -
1.6 hours ago
Hey Ladies, for all of you that read my post yesterday. Hubs made me yummy steak yesterday when I got home from work. He is totally forgiven now.
amberlynn1111 -
2.5 hours ago
Oh my gosh yes i totally agree...I am so moody as well, last night I went off the deep end on my husband because he didnt pick up the house before I got home from work--at the time I was so upset and angry...i know its my hormones that are making me blow things wayyy out of proportion and making things much bigger than they are, but at the time, i am so upset that all rational thought leaves my body! Tuesday, kids can certainly work your nerves now...and with all the moodiness...you just cant help how you feel, but I promise we will all get through this and return to some normalcy after our precious babies get here!tuesday -
2.6 hours ago
thankyou ladies for your comments =], im feeling better just kowing its not only me tiggerlover -
3.2 hours ago
Tuesday - I can totally relate! I think most of us are moody. There are so many things that can cause it: Weather temps, other people (i.e. annoying husbands, kids, people in the stores, people driving TOO SLOW, etc.), and other misc. things (like other people eating your lunch - ROZ ;) can cause moodiness. Don't worry! It's certaily NOT you! It's all of us! The way I look at it, my attitude is just ''Damnit! We're pregnant and that makes us all princesses, so bow down to us and accept whatever may come out of us!'' ;)jenadamandbaby -
3.7 hours ago
tuesday - completely normal! It seems that in the past week or two, most women on here including myself are starting to get moody, depressed, tired, sore....but it will get better!!!tuesday -
3.9 hours ago
ok so i feel aweful, but my youngest brother and sister are 7 adn 5, i have been watching them all summer, and havign a great time with them.. up until now, all the sudden i can stand watching them, i used to not care that they were badly behaved, and always threw tantrums, i just worked with it.. i cant anymore. they seriously piss me off, and stress me out, not that i dont love them to death, i just cant stand beign around them right now, and i have to... this sucks i feel liek such a bad person, i just really wish that i diddn't all the sudden loose so much patience, is this normal with pregnancy??? is there something wrong with me, i just feel so overwhelmed and stressed, it makes me think that im going to be a bad mom or something, but i just recently felt this way, and i haave alwyas had so much fun with them.. helppHunters Mommy -
5.6 hours ago
good morning all! so i wake up every morning with my tummy in a huge ball and really tight. it's almost how it is when your uterus is super tightened up after an orgasm. but it's like this every morning when i first wake up. anyone else get this? maybe my little man just gets in a comfortable position when i'm sleeping and when i move to get up it makes that position feel weird?Army21707 -
7.5 hours ago
25 weeks pregnant today. Apparently there are only 105 days left to go. That's crazy! I go in on Saturday to get a 3D ultrasound and I'm so excited!mrs-b83 -
12.9 hours ago
babbott~~that sucks! Fortunatly for me I'm a navy wife, living on base, so this kiddo is free (well, as far as the hospital goes, anyway lol). Our son cost $25 to get outta hawk lol, but that's because I had him at a civilian hospital.babbott -
13.5 hours ago
So yesterday I finally booked my hospital bed, and have to pay R500 just for a booking fee, what a rip off!!!!!!!!!! babbott -
13.5 hours ago
I know how you feel about the sex thing, sometimes its so painful I can’t even stand up straight and my hubby wants it all the time. Drives me mad!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for all your posts I have a good laugh reading it all today, even though I reply hours later coz we are all in different time zones. expecting erica -
14.2 hours ago
Hey ladies! I'm about to head from Chicago to Atlanta to Florida...we're driving and I'm kinda scared about sitting down too much and having to pee all the time. Any suggestions?soon2be momma d -
14.7 hours ago
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!!!JenGrrrl -
14.8 hours ago
Wow! I thought my husband was crazy to think I'm sexy while pregnant but I see I'm not alone :) Flaunt it, you prego vixens!!!nikki37 -
15.8 hours ago
On the sex topic...I have been getting really sore from it, like sore to where I almost cry after we have done the deed a few times. (But I continue to go back for more!!) I've never felt this before I got pregnant. I think it's just the position we have been doing it in lately, but my boyfriend is afraid he's hurting me...but I make him give it to me anyway!! haha!!
Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me??mommycita -
16.4 hours ago
PreggoNewfie- it's probably your sciatic nerve, it is very common to have the pain in pregnancy. I have had it for all of my pregnancies and for each one it gets worse. There isn't really much you can do besides rest and sleep with pillow support under your belly and between your legs. If it becomes to much you can talk to your doctor about physical therapy. For all you guys on the sex issue my hubby loves the pregnant body, and can't get enough but he never pushes for it and is completely understanding when I am not up to it. I am usually a nympho but recently it has been based on the day I have. PreggoNewfie -
17.2 hours ago
Ok, I have a kind of weird question. I have this terrible pain in my butt! Literally! It's on the left side, like right in the middle of my butt cheek (TMI I know!), and it feels almost like a nerve is pinching! It really hurts, especially when I bend down or lift something! Does anyone know what it is? It's driving me crazy!!jenadamandbaby -
17.8 hours ago
we put up pics of the damage to our nursery! check it out!!dcarr0404 -
17.8 hours ago
mlharveson-Sometimes pregnancy can 'stall' an organsm and sometimes increase them. Weird how pregnancy does your body.
Adam-My husband says he thinks pregnant women are very sexy! It's just mindboggling to us considering how much our bodies are changing and how insecure we can be with all the change and weight gain. Support from our husbands is what we need the most so keep it going =)
almightyadam -
18.1 hours ago
My wife is 25 wks pregnant and she just keeps getting more and more beautiful every day. I find her pregnant body very attractive, hence all the sex I want to do with it...mlharveson -
18.1 hours ago
Is anyone having problems getting an orgasm during sex. I have been with my guy for 5 1/2 years and never had this problem before. This sucks!tiggerlover -
18.4 hours ago
Thanks! He is really getting on a schedule. LOL He moves and kicks away starting about 8:30 every night. It really is amazing! I just wish he would do it when daddy gets home from work. LOLdcarr0404 -
18.4 hours ago
tigger-more than likely!! I always know where Laken is because she'll put her head or butt in the air! Right now shes got like a leg on my right side and I can feel everything! When she kicks it feels like an itty bitty foot! I just love this =)tiggerlover -
18.5 hours ago
When I push on my belly, there are spots that are hard. Is this my actual baby that I feel??alerie -
19.4 hours ago
I went to the Dr. yesterday. Everything is good so far. He's 1 lb and 14 oz. It's still so hard to believe and he is just too cute. Got the fattest little cheeks. Anyone having a bad after taste from prenatal vitamins? He was out of the kind he usually gives me and gave me these samples of another kind and oh my gosh they have the worse taste. I've burped it up all day. It's horrible. Anyone else got that problem?txgirl47bb -
20.2 hours ago
SEX - I can't get enough of it and he won't give it to me enough! Sorry to you ladies that are having to push off the men - but at least they aren't going out on you or looking for it from someone else. (not that my man is, he just doesn't have the drive that I do)nessi -
20.4 hours ago
this back pain is killing me any suggstions on how to relieve it...Roz -
21.2 hours ago
Again, wish I was having the sex. But, I am sorry to hear about you gals who are in pain from it. I hope it gets better. dcarr0404 -
21.8 hours ago
jen-lol I don't know what it is with them. Sex has always hurt me,even before I got pregnant so now it's just worse. I'm in so much pain afterwords, I look like I have a cucumber up my ass once I walk away from it all!
shannona-I completely agree! They are a bunch of babies. My hubby massaged my legs lastnight(first time the whole pregnancy) bc of my restless leg syndrome and then he expects something in return! He must be smokin something(not really!!) bc he is just out of control lately!
Be ready for me to return tomorrow complaining about being in so much pain...sorry in advance. LOL!shannona -
21.9 hours ago
dcarr0404-Lol, I totally know how you feel. And they act like they are the ones who are so put out. Bunch of cry baby's!jenadamandbaby -
21.9 hours ago
dcarr0404 - too funny! i don't know how my husband gets so turned on ALL the time either! i am disgusted by myself! i seriously fart and throw up in my mouth on average every two minutes! lol. i mean i do give in to him about every other day but if i gave in to him every time he asked we would NEVER stop! when we have sex i just can't wait for it to be over! i tell him he's too big to fit in there with my soccerball uterus! my body can fit one or the other!!! not both comfortably! dcarr0404 -
22 hours ago
jen-YES!!! Im telling you girls, you have nooooo idea how bad he is!! He was doing good for a while not buggin me but maybe hes just so turned on by me being gassy, gaining weight, and waldling LOL!jenadamandbaby -
22.1 hours ago
dcarr0404 - wow! your hubby waits TEN whole minutes before he starts bugging you?!?!precious -
22.3 hours ago
!!!YEEY!!! Into 25Wks Today We Are So Very Excited The Days Are Going By Quick Next Thing I'll Know Is I'll Be In The Hospital Delivering This Baby Boy Wich I'm Still Going Crazy In Choosing A Name For This Kiddo........
GOODLUCK TO ALL IN HERE!!!!dcarr0404 -
22.6 hours ago
My Hubby just got home and after about 10minutes he asks me for hand job. Is this guy serious?! I'm telling you ladies, my husband is the worst at buggin me about it. Gaaaaaah!!Roz -
23 hours ago
jenadamandbaby- Like I've said in the past. Atleast you are having sex. You know my hubs is scared. Also to all of you, thanks for your comments about him eating my lunch. I feel much better. He didn't realize and I forgave him. And, yes I better get my steak.
jenadamandbaby -
23.5 hours ago
ROZ- just make sure you get that steak tonight! it's sweet that he apologized though! :o)
TIGGERLOVER - yeah, your company does really suck! i would be so mad!
DCARR0404 - i'm going through the same thing and it really does make me feel so bad but i am so tired and my entire body hurts...and when we have sex it hurts my stomach and i don't even enjoy it. This may be too much info but i do enjoy oral but not giving it because my acid reflux is so bad and my gag reflex is up! ugh. i actually threw up last night during sex...talk about ruining 'the mood'!
i think my husband is starting to give up and he leaves me alone more often now but that makes me feel even worse!!!prairiegirl -
1 days ago
Roz - I'm visiting from 24 weeks... Don't be too hard on hubby. I know it's easy to judge, but give him the benefit of the doubt. He sounds like he feels guilty and may not have known that you had your lunch planned. It's ok to be upset - I would be (and have been). Just take some time to be mad, cool down, and then enjoy being pampered tonight! You'll both be happier in the end.elizabethf -
1 days ago
Roz - you are not overreacting. I'd be peeved too. Sometimes men are just plain clueless. He probably thought you wouldn't notice, or you really wouldn't care. Next time maybe leave a note on it that says, "Touch this and you die"...haha.dcarr0404 -
1 days ago
Does anyone have children that still get rough around their belly? My son hasn't in a while and just a second ago he shoved his fist in my belly to get up and now I have a red stop by my belly button from it =(tiggerlover -
1 days ago
ROZ - OMG! My hubby SO knows better than to eat anything that may belong to me! LOL! He won't touch anything if he even THINKS it's mine. =)