21 weeks pregnant • Pregnancy calendar •

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There are 127 days until your due date on November 28, 2008.
You are 153 days pregnant.
You are 5 months pregnant.
You are in your 6th month of pregnancy.
Your 1st trimester: February 22, 2008 to May 22, 2008. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: May 23, 2008 to September 04, 2008. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: September 05, 2008 to November 28, 2008. (28 - 40 weeks)

Your baby's blood circulation is completely functional. The umbilical cord system continues to grow and thicken as blood travels with considerable force through the body to nurture the baby. The placenta is now almost equal in size to the baby.

Your baby will be getting much larger during the second half of your pregnancy. Your baby's crown-to-rump length at this time is 7.2 inches and she weighs approximately 10.5 ounces. Your growing baby is about the size of a large banana. You should be able to feel your uterus about a half of an inch above your navel. Your weight gain so far will be around 10 to 15 pounds.

As your baby begins to lay down more fat, your weight will also increase. During the next 10 weeks, you will gain about half of the total gain for your entire pregnancy. Strangers can now tell that you are pregnant! You might notice an increase in appetite because you need 500 more calories a day to support your charged up metabolism. It is best to avoid processed foods or foods high in fat, calories or sugar. Some women also get strong cravings for foods. If you notice a craving for something unhealthy, you should contact your doctor. Craving for unusual things is known as pica. Some women crave cigarette ashes, charcoal, beer and other non-food items during this time.

Your baby's different organs and systems are maturing. The fetal digestive system is functioning in a simple way and your baby can swallow amniotic fluid. After your baby swallows the amniotic fluid, she is able to absorb water and sugars from the fluid and then the waste is passed as far as the large bowel. Your baby swallows the amniotic fluid in order to prepare itself for life outside of the womb. Some babies consume as much as 17 ounces of amniotic fluid in a 24-hour period. Your baby already has a high number of red blood cells and the white blood cells are beginning to be produced. Taste buds are being formed on your baby's tongue this week also.

Don't be surprised if your legs and feet become swollen throughout the day. You should try to get off of your feet some throughout the day and prop your legs up. If you notice a substantial amount of swelling, you should contact your healthcare provider for evaluation.

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samsara625 - 45 minutes ago
Renapbe_ that is such a pretty name congratulations on your little girl xxxx

samsara625 - 47 minutes ago
Dont worry richardswifey you will feel baby soon enough and when you do he/she wont stop! Im sure if you have seen movement on your scan and hear the heartbeat that everything is fine ! Smile and enjoy it !! xx

EmmaReed84 - 53 minutes ago
RICHARDSWIFEY, hi ya, i had a scan and asked sonographer about movement and she had the best way of explaining it.....You know when you go to the fair and get a gold fish in a bag??? well the fish has loads of space to move about and sometimes hits the side of the bag....If you imagine that you baby has loads of room too and moves around you only feel it when it hits your uterus wall...but as baby gets bigger and more squashed you will feel more movement.....I thought this was a great way of explaining it....hope it helps (and put a smile on ya face lol) i pictured a fish in my belly when she told me ha ha ha

renapbe - 1.7 hours ago
My unborn daughters name is going to be Audrianna. she moves in my belly all day everyday. my docter says that she is the most active baby she has ever seen.

richardswifey - 1.8 hours ago
Hi ladies. I dont really feel my baby move at all, I have not had any morning sickness since the beginning. Can someone please tell me this is normal. I hear the heartbeat everytime I go to my ob and he tells me the baby moves, but is it normal that I dont feel anything??????

mbarton2 - 2.4 hours ago
I will gladly see you girls tomorrow! I swear, week 20 has been the longest....

MDL - 4.5 hours ago
Looking for a middle name for our daughter. Please see my profile to submit your thoughts on my poll! THANKS!

mamachrista - 18.6 hours ago
Olivia seems to think it's cute to kick her mama's cervix...mama disagrees though :~P

I love it when she moves anywhere else but not on my cervix...which is her new favorite spot!!!

samsara625 - 23.4 hours ago
I absolutely love laying down and watching my tummy move up and down while my little sweetheart wriggles around and kicks ! Its just the best pastime in the world !!

andante - 23.7 hours ago
Oh my goodness, this little munchkin is moving ALL the time! I love it! It is so reassuring to feel him move every day :)

EmmaReed84 - 1 days ago
So are we ladies feeling loads of movement? This little bruiser seems to always be awake and kicking...he is 'standing up' inside me and jumps on my bladder CONSTANTLY!!! but i love it.....Just thought it would be nice to share some LOVELY BABY MOVES!!! come on ladies, this should be the best time....feel movement and not to big to get pain rib digs ha ha ha ha

samsara625 - 1 days ago
Is everyone else getting loads of cervical mucus ?

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! HELP

samsara625 - 1 days ago
I had morning sickness really bad until it went away at about 14 weeks then about 2 weeks ago those horrible sicky feelings and nasty taste came back and hasnt gone away! I havent been sick but the feeling is there and i have been getting headaches too ! Oh the joys of pregnancy! Its a good job its all worth it isnt it girls xxxx

andante - 1 days ago
I have been SOO sick to my stomach (diarrhea) the past 6 weeks. My dr said she wasn't worried about it and that I just need to eat more fiber. The diarhea makes me feel nauseous and dizzy, so I need to make sure I'm drinking plenty of water too.

helen-p - 1 days ago
i havnt been sick once during my pregnancy apart from last week i had the worst headache ever and it made me sick twice im ok now but still get small headaches every now and again.x.x

EmmaJD - 1 days ago
Ladies, is anyone feeling a bit light headed etc. The last two weeks I have had mild headaches and im going really dizzy where I have to sit down and I feel sick and clammy. I have been to the doctors today and he has checked me over and said everything is fine and no water infections etc but sending me for blood checks tomorrow to be sure. For the first time in 10 weeks I was sick this morning. Im sure its nothing but im just wondering is this just part of being pregnant xxx

EmmaJD - 1 days ago
Pintpot - I too have bought a number of stuff off ebay. I have bought Next maternity trousers at £2.49 etc. Yes they maybe second hand but still in excellent condition and just wash them before you put them on. Its saved me loads and what someone doesnt want is the other persons gain. Saved me a fortune anyway just for a short period of time xx

helen-p - 1 days ago
hi pintpot, i got some maternity pants from topshop theyre really comfy and u can adjust the size to fit your belly theyre £28 but well worth it. congrats to everyone on having boys, im having a boy and there is 6 of us at work all due within weeks of eachother having boys.

andante - 1 days ago
taylor - I sure feel that way! I had an appointment yesterday and the first thing the nurse asked me is, 'So, you feeling baby yet?' Uh, YEAH! In fact, when the dr. first set the doppler on there he kicked at it LOL

samsara625 - 1 days ago
Hi pinpoint peacocks is cheap but not alot of choice! Also ive bought some stuff off ebay new and second hand really cheap ! I bought a pair of trousers for 99p the other week!!! You aint in them long so no point in spending a fortune and anything second hand I have bought has been n good nick !

pintpot - 1 days ago
Hi, anybody know where to get nice cheap maternity clothes in the UK can you believe Tescos, ASDA and Next have stopped doing maternity wear in the shops. I'm sick of ordering on-line and having to return the clothes cause they don't fit/look right. Its costing me a fortune in postage and packaging.

pintpot - 1 days ago
New-mommy-to-be, I'm not sure which country you live in but in the UK we have the choice between private and public. The private hospitals are expensive and you could end up with the same doctor as you would in the NHS hospital. The public run NHS hosptials is where most people give birth this is a free service avail to all UK citizens the care I have recieved so far has not given me any cause for complaint and everyone else I know has had good service from the NHS (you only hear about the bad stories in the press). You can on arrival at the hosptial(depending on your local authority) pay £100 for a private room for the duration of your stay, should any be avail. Hope this helps enjoy the rest of your pregnancy.

CuteMommy2B - 1 days ago
New-mommy Where I live a public hospital is a noh noh, especially if can afford otherwise. They treat people badly and their care is low standard, the facilities are old and babies get stolen easier I'm personally going for the private hospital, besides I have a medical cover to cover the costs and yes I will pay some of them in cash but it's totally worth it in my part of the world. In your case though it does not sound too bad.If the two is the only difference I think rather spoil you baby with the money that you will save by going public.

new-mommy-to-be - 1 days ago
Ok, this might be an odd questions but I just found out about a couple who were known to be the perfect couple/perfect family - always did great outings with their children then when their children became adults and moved out the parents got divorced because they no longer had anything in common because they focused all of their time and attention on their children and not on their relationships... Any tips from anybody that already has children and has managed to keep their relationship with their partner not 100% focused on the children? Don't get me wrong I want us to have a fabulous Family life but don't want that to become all we are.. does this make sense?? My 2nd totally not related question is are any people using this website from a country where you have to choose between private and public hospitals for your delivery? Do you think it's worth the extra 3000.00 (well that's what it is here) to get to use a private hospital which pretty ensures you get your own room but that's about the only difference - and maybe better food.. I can't decide if it's worth it... Any thoughts are greatly appreciated :) Hope everyone is feeling well!

HaleyD - 2 days ago
I feel my little girl kick all the time non stop. It is so funny how active she is. I can't wait until my hubby can feel her kick too. We try but she stops kicking when a hand in on my tummy.

taylor027 - 2 days ago
does anybody else feel that there stomach is now a personal gym. man oh man i feel like she is taking a kickboxing class in there.

springtime - 2 days ago
kateandchris- I sure hope it is normal. I have felt it too. I don't remember it from the other two, but it was such a long time ago. I think I have been kicked in the groin and it didn't feel so good. kind of hurt a bit. but I feel it all the way up a bit past by belly button too. This little guy must just be stretching.

kah1675 - 2 days ago
Has anyone's breasts started leaking yet????? Mine started today..clear.

katieandchris - 2 days ago
EmmaJD, I am also considering a 3/4d scan. Look at babypremier.co.uk as it starts from £95. I hope this helps.

pintpot - 2 days ago
EmmaJD, I did consider it but as you say £130 is a lot to pay, apparantly its cheaper the closer to London you get but then there's the cost of travelling to get there. We decided to wait until the baby is born maybe for the next one they'll be cheaper.

samsara625 - 2 days ago
Blooming-Angie why dont you get one made? oh and double congrats for your wedding and your baby xxxxx

blooming-angie - 2 days ago
can anyone help? i am getting married in OCTOBER - will be 8 months pregnant! does anyone know any good places to but maternity wedding dresses in north of England???? im getting desperate!

EmmaJD - 2 days ago
Is anyone considering the 3D scan? I booked an appointment for early September but for a 10 minute dvd and 2 photos im thinking £130 is alot to pay. What are your thoughts please and honestly how many times have you watched the dvd for those who have had it done in the past. Many thanks x

samsara625 - 2 days ago
Adante- i wish you every luck in your pregnancy and I am sure that your angel maddie is looking down on the new baby and taking care of it in her own little way. xxxxx

katieandchris - 2 days ago
Is it normal to feel the baby move more around your pelvic area?

EmmaReed84 - 2 days ago
lulu31, to be honest i am sure most women feel like 'oh but i wanted the other one' its natural, it doesn't mean your horrible, i found out i am having another biy, a girl would have been nice, but it true what they say, as long as baby is healthy you wont really be bothered what the sex is....Congratulations by the way

lulu31 - 2 days ago
I'm 21 wks & 3 days. My last 2 u/s my ob thinks it's a girl. 'she thinks' I do think it's a girl because a couple of women have mentioned since the beginning of my pregnancy that it's a girl. I wanted a boy. I feel bad sometimes because I keep on thinking I wanted a boy. Is there someone out there that was told the same thing and ended up having a boy?? Does anyone know if gatorade is unhealthy to drink?

sexyp3473 - 2 days ago
IT'S A GIRL!!!! Now my husband's already talking bout two more,he's goin' crazy.We have a son and this one's a girl,thats it for me and I may have to have another c-section as it is. Wishing the best to all moms-to-be.

andante - 2 days ago
We are anxiously awaiting 24 weeks (only 3 more to go!) because of viability. We lost our daughter in December at 17w4d, so we just want this little guy to make it!!

EmmaReed84 - 2 days ago
Samsara625.....I can totally relate, i am now looking forwrd to 24 weeks, chances are after that ill be waiting for 30 weeks ha ha ha. I just hope i last the whole hog this time and dont get induced....trying to persuade my husband to have another baby after this one, so i hope everything goes to plan hee hee

jennyfabbro - 2 days ago
Hi everyone! I enter 21 weeks tomorrow and I was wondering if anyone had sharp pains (I call them crotch pains...hee hee) that start in your crotch area and go all the way up your behind. They are most painful when I walk and sometimes I have to stop in my tracks because I will fall down if I take another step. I am also suffering from hemerrhoids (lovely) and I wonder if this is a side effect of them or something completely different. Any help/advice would be appreciated!!

EmmaReed84 - 2 days ago
mdl....congrats. The first girl of the day ha ha ha, i was starting to think we were all going to have a boy day ha ha.

samsara625 - 2 days ago
Do you all find that once you get to one milestone you always seem to find another! my first one was 12 weeks like most people then the big ultrasound and now i will feel better when i get to 24 weeks because this is when the baby is deamed viable! Is every one else like this i suppose we all are in some way are we not?? No matter how much we are all enjoying it there always seems to be another milestone when we will feel just that little bit less anxious!!!

MDL - 2 days ago
We are expecting a girl. =)

samsara625 - 2 days ago
My heart goes out to all you women working at the moment because I now have 6 weeks off as i work in a school and im still tired! It will b hard going back in september though as i work with special needs children which can be demanding and stressful and im not finishing all being well till the 17th nov 11 dys before my baby BOY (hee hee) is due! Im keeping an open mind though and if i feel its getting too much i will finish earlier! Anyway congrats to all you people expecting boys who have foud out today like me and ofcourse to everyone else whether it be a boy or a girl good look for the next 19 weeks xxxxx

K~teaNewMommy - 2 days ago
i got a boy too =) altho i found out a few weeks ago..its so funny cuz i remember bein 8wks and longing to be in the 20's now here i am.... =)

EmmaReed84 - 2 days ago
ha wow....all the boys are coming out today. lol Congrats on everyone else who have found what they are having....

samsara625 - 2 days ago
WOW 3 boys so far today !!!

pintpot - 2 days ago
More boys!!! Congrats there's not many girls due over these weeks. Anybody got any cravings yet?

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