Dates and numbers:
There are 155 days until your due date on December 26, 2008.
You are 125 days pregnant.
You are 4.1 months pregnant.
You are in your 5th month of pregnancy.
Your 1st trimester: March 21, 2008 to June 19, 2008. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: June 20, 2008 to October 02, 2008. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: October 03, 2008 to December 26, 2008. (28 - 40 weeks)

Your baby's weight has doubled in two weeks and now weighs about 3.5 ounces! The crown-to-rump length of your growing baby is 4.4 to 4.8 inches. If you spread your hand out opened wide, you can see about how big your baby is.
Your uterus is moving up and is now approximately 1.5 to 2 inches below your navel. You are showing more now and there is a noticeable swelling in your abdomen. At this point in your pregnancy, a 5 to 10 pound weight gain is normal. Other people can probably feel the difference in your lower abdomen if they were to rub your tummy. To be the most comfortable, you should be wearing maternity clothes or clothing that is too large for you. You may have felt your baby move already. However, you might not feel it move every day at this point. As your pregnancy progresses, movements become stronger and more frequent. Feeling your baby move can help reassure you that your baby is doing well. You might also notice that your gums or nose bleed occasionally. This is from the increased blood volume that puts pressure on small blood vessels and capillaries.
Huge changes continue to take place within your developing baby. This week fat begins to form and will continue to do so until he is born. Fat is important to the body's heat production and metabolism. Right now, at 17 weeks, water makes up about 3 ounces and fat 0.018 ounces of your baby's body. In a baby at term, fat makes up about 5.25 pounds of the total average weight of 7.7 pounds. The placenta is continuing to grow at an amazing rate. The placenta will continue to develop in tandem with the fetus and it will weigh more than a pound at birth! By this week, the placenta is large and well established with a network of blood vessels that exchange nutrients and waste.

The eyes are facing more forward. The ears are now close to their final position.
Your baby is more flexible with ability to move head, mouth, lips, arms, wrists, hands, legs, feet, and toes.
Fingerprints are forming now.
Comments on week 17Comments 1-49 of about 2079 from week 17
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Show latest comments from all weeksCalebNBaby2sMomma -
45 minutes ago
Had my ultrasound today, they said eveything looks good, they did find a calcium deposit on the heart - has anyone else had this? Also, found out it is going to be a boy!!!teacher-mom -
1.6 hours ago
Amhopw5522, I have lost 8 lbs and not from throwing up either. I am just not as hungry, and get full really fast just like you. I was concerned, but my doc said it was fine and that I didn't need to gain an ounce as long as I was getting all the nutrition I needed and taking prenatals. Mind you though, I was overweight to begin with, so if you are starting out thin, you may need to still gain, but if you are a little heavier, you don't need to worry.Birdlady -
2.1 hours ago
I can't wait to have my little one. It seems like I've been sick forever! I do however enjoy the extra special treatment that my husband and family gives me. I've been starting to feel fluttering but only at night when I'm laying down...that is also exciting! :) momtotheo -
3 hours ago
Week 17 has finally come. I think for me the time is crawling by. Im trying to saver every moment! heart2broke -
3.1 hours ago
Hello all, how is everyone feeling? I will be here tomorrow, yea for week 17, i am having twins, and will find out the sexes on the 18th of Aug, so far away. I wish it would go by faster, lol. I remember taking the pregnancy test, and wow time has flown by, already 4 monthsAmhopw5522 -
3.3 hours ago
Yesterday I went for my 17 week appt and have not gained one pound, in fact have lost over 10 lbs so far. Baby and uterous is fine but the docter is worried about me. She wants me to make myself eat more. I can not. I get sick if I eat to much. I can only eat a fourth of what I used to eat, and on top of this heat it I have no appetite. Anyone else having this problem.winterelixir -
3.8 hours ago
Hello ladies. Well, I'll be 18 weeks next Monday...and I've yet to feel the baby move. Also, I'm barely showing...I'm 5 ft 9, do you think that has anything to do with it? In general, I just don't feel pregnant at all (except for the headaches). Am I worrying over nothing?jailenmom -
6.4 hours ago
Hello Ladies,
Finally made it to week 17, and I'm so excited. Hope every one is well and good luck to all the mothers to bBirdlady -
6.7 hours ago
Well my first office u/s is on the 30th so I can't wait. Hopefully the baby will not have crossed legs! I can't wait to find out what it is so I can go shopping! With my daughter it was a surprise and that was really hard. My office only does ONE u/s because I think the insurance company in Florida only covers 1 scan. My friend in New Jersey has had 4 u/s already! I wish I could have more! Has anyone else had this problem?erikamd11 -
7.2 hours ago
17 weeka and 1 day!!!! i cant believe i made it this far, im so excited. cant wait til aug. 5th, it will be my 19 week u/s. cant wait to see if its a prince or princess. only 13 days to go!!!!!ibaheir2dathrone -
7.8 hours ago
I got my results back and my little one is fine! Praise God!!(for Downs, Trisomy and Spina Bifida) amybaby20 -
10.1 hours ago
Hey girls,this is my first comment, just to let u all know whats goin on..first scan on the 31st july, cant wait to find out what i'm having, daddy doesnt want to know what it is yet he wants a surprise, have felt the baby kick in the past week or so its very strange he/she doesnt like it if i'm sitting bent over and tells me very quickly about it!! has anybody else had to wait until this stage to get a scan?? i find it very late! annie40 -
14.5 hours ago
ENJOY THESE . . . .
Pregnancy, Estrogen and Women
Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.
Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.
Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.
Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?
Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.
Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A : Right after you find out you're pregnant.
Q: Is there any reaso n I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word 'alimony' means anything to you.
Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.
Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: No t if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.
Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.
'ESTROGEN ISSUES'
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE 'ESTROGEN ISSUES'
1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3 The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cellular phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: 'How's my driving-call 1- 800-'.
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from 'outer space'.
8 You're not as nice as you used to be and you used to be a witch
9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.
rachyg -
14.8 hours ago
only five more sleeps till my ultrasound Yah. If I wanted to I could find out the sex. But I am going to have a surprise at Christmas time.
momof3plus1 -
16 hours ago
hi everyone...glad to be in week 17(as of tues.) I get the results of my amnio in the next couple of days and find out what sex the baby is...hopefully all is well...so glad to be almost half way there...how is everyone else feeling this week??mom-of-soon-to-be-2 -
16.3 hours ago
I just posted my ultrasound pics. U can check HER out!!MrsMMiller -
16.4 hours ago
Is anyone else feeling really blue? I feel like i'm going crazy because one min. i'm fine the next min. i'm ready to start crying. it doesnt help that i dont feel like my doctor is doing anything for me because every time i have been in all she does is check my blood pressure and ask the same questions she's not giving me any tips or anything.babydel -
16.6 hours ago
I just had a thought...a big glass of cow's milk and a short stack of reindeer blood pancakes...uummm.. :)babydel -
16.8 hours ago
Yeah sounds pretty nasty to me. I drink milk sometimes, I was just making a point.nickisanchez24 -
18.9 hours ago
I had a ultrasound last night and got some GREAT pics!!!!!! you can go check HIM out!sara-in-oregon -
20.3 hours ago
Babydel - Re: Calcium
Very good points! I'll continue drinking milk because I love it... then again I really like the reindeer blood pancakes they make in Finland... so maybe I'm just weird.dianne220 -
21.3 hours ago
I am so jealous because those of you are showing! I am not showing at all....actually have lost 18 pounds. People can't believe when they see me, they say 'aren't you supposed to be gaining?' Oh well, all in good time, lol. I think I've felt my baby move but it's so light. I see the doc friday and then we will schedule the u/s for 4 weeks! I hate that it's so far away!annie40 -
21.4 hours ago
ooh and sorry 'yeya29' congratulations you must be so happy xxxannie40 -
21.4 hours ago
hey there all ... about the vitamins, don't forget our mothers and grandmothers generations didn't even have pre natal vitamins to take! neither do tribal women ! so don't stress too much just eat well or as well as you can. If your not eating too well your baby will get what it needs and you are the one who will suffer, if you eat really well then neither of you will suffer. Healthy babys have been born long before the invention of pre natal vitamins xx anneyeya29 -
22 hours ago
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Birdlady -
23.1 hours ago
babydel-good point...it does sound funny. babydel -
23.3 hours ago
Hey, FYI..you can find calcium in almonds, fish, yogurt, mustard greens, spinach and other foods instead of milk. When you think about it humans are the only creatures that continue to drink milk after infancy. And we don't even drink human's milk, we drink cow's milk...do you know how a calf gets his calcium? From the grass. Drink milk if you like it, if you don't like it then don't drink it, it dosn't make sense to drink another animals milk? Or am I just crazy?jcjones -
1 days ago
To those of you who are struggling with taking prenatals because of your m/s, my midwife gave me this tip: you can take 2 children's Flintstone's chewables or gummies instead of a regular prenatal. That will give you the same amount of folic acid, and also a good amount of calcium. It's better than nothing! Hope that helps.abby-first-time-mommy -
1 days ago
Hello Week 17! YAY :) I have my 16 week belly picture up if you want to look.. :) I have a poll up and everyone says I look 24 weeks! Scary! If I look that big now what will I Look like at 24 weeks!?!? wierd thing is I'm not gaining anywhere else and doctor tells me she is impressed with my weight gain..caramelone -
1 days ago
Birdlady- I am worried about my babys nutrition too.. I cant stand milk, pregnant or not, and I dont eat dairy like I should. I think I need to speak to a nutritionalist ot help me figure this out, I dont eat well and I havent been taking my prenatals like I should because of the queezyness. My appt is tomorrow and I am going to bring these issues up with my dr...Birdlady -
1 days ago
I've been so tired too! I want to take a nap right now. Also, I'm still having morning sickness even though I'm on Zofran. Yes it has helped to keep some stuff down but I'm still throwing up everyday. I'm worried about the baby's nutrition. I haven't been able to keep any prenatal vitamins down and I can't keep down any dairy (calcium) stuff. Should I be worried about my baby's bones?caramelone -
1 days ago
I feel soo tired, I took 2 naps today already and I slept through the night... does this sudden tiredness mean anything?babydel -
1 days ago
Well I just didn't know if the Stethoscope would work or not, but I see no harm in letting him try. I'll let you know how it goes. Now tonight I get to feel like a specimen while my husband and S-daughter listen to my insides!godsgrace201 -
1 days ago
7 days till I find out the sex!! I can't wait to see it again just so I can know for sure it's still there! I keep feeling what I think are movements but not sure... Plus my belly bump doesn't seem any bigger.. although when I lay on my tummy it feels like I'm on a deflated balloon... I hope I'm not crushing it! lol... One week.. whooooo.....casandra -
1 days ago
I think the stethoscope thing is a neat Idea, I've heard it works to hear the babys heart beat! let me know if it actually does!?
I feel my baby move and kick around all the time now! this one is also way more active than my daughter was who I also didnt feel till at least 20weeks along.
Only 1 week left till my ultra sound I'm so excited! =} and can hardly wait to see my baby again!!babydel -
1 days ago
I did a poll on Boy names if anyone wants to vote! Also what do you ladies think about this..My Husband just called me and told me he's bringing his stethoscope home so he can listen to the baby...is he nuts? I also wanted to comment on how I only gained 3lbs so far. As long as the baby is growing and everything is fine I'm good with that.pookiekke -
1 days ago
BTW...my next U/S is tomorrow afternoon. I am excited.pookiekke -
1 days ago
Kinta...I've gained 10 - 12 lbs at this point. I gained a little too much during the first three months but I had also started a diet and lost 6 lbs the same week I found out I was pregnant again. We were trying to get pregnant but we had just had a m/c in March and I got pregnant again immediately. I was hoping for a two to three months to lose a little before getting pregnant again. BTW...nursing will help you get your pre-pregnancy weight back much quicker. I nursed my 14 yr old and within a month I was 10 lbs LESS than I was when I GOT PREGNANT with him.caramelone -
1 days ago
I have not been taking my prenatal vitamins, I have probably taken about 3 since I found out I was pregnant... I hope Im not hurting my baby by not taking them, I just get nauseaus thinking about taking them or any pills for that matter...MrsCamel -
1 days ago
Hi all, I'm pretty nervous right now. I'm 38 and this is my first and I am high risk because of my age. The genetic councilor called me yesterday and told me the blood screenings came back showing an elevated risk for Downs of 1/15. I'm going in for an amnio at 1pm today and adding on to it the 'InSight' test that gives you some results within 24-48 hours. I'm so worried...has anyone else had this happen or had these sorts of odds and been okay???Autumn -
1 days ago
Hello Ladies! I'm 17 weeks, 4 days today... I am so envious of all of you that already know what your little ones are... I don't find out for another 3 weeks from Friday! Not until 8/15 :*( I found out soooo much sooner with me son, I will be 21 weeks the next day after I find out... And you all that have doctors that will allow you to pick a date to be induced, I am even more envious... I am going to ask to be induced the weekend before Christmas, but I doubt my doctor will allow me... I will put me at 1 week early (EDD 12/27/) but he is the same doctor I had with my son, and he wouldn't induce me until I was 2 FULL weeks late with him, thankfully I went into labor after 1.5 weeks overdue on my own! :( My baby is moving ALL the time... I LOVE IT! I didn't feel my son until I was 20 weeks, so feeling this little one starting at 16 weeks is amazing! This little one is so much more active... Anyone else feeling their babies move everyday!??babyboop03 -
1 days ago
Hi every1!! Just had my Dr. appt. yesterday, actually 'nurse' appt. She just asked about family med history and info on previous pregnancies. She said I am 17 week and my due date is Dec. 24 but she is only going by my last LMP which i don't rely on because i was nursing at the time and don't know if that's when i actually conceived. So now I have another appt for next Wed to see the 'DR.' finally!! I'm hoping then he will tell me how far along I really am. They said I'll get a pap & pelvic exam then so can't wait to finally get some reliable info. I just had lab work done again also, 6 tubes of Blood, ick!! So now I'm poutin at my DH becuz he's bein a jerk and made a comment about expectin me to go to all my dr. appts. I really would've like for him to go with me becuz i didnt know if i might get u/s & wanted him to be there. but after that comment i just left on my own and when i came home he asked what they said i just said nothin much, just did lab work. i didnt even tell him i have another appt next wed. i'm just pistd at him rite now!! He was deployed during my last pg so i figured he would at least be there for this one. I'm so glad I'm working TODAY!!! LOL!!!ibaheir2dathrone -
1 days ago
Lol, Kinta! I am in the same boat as you. I am going in to ultrasound on the 5th of August. I can't wait!!beatrice9603 -
1 days ago
i'm 17 and 2 days pregnant with twins.. when was the first time you felt your baby/babies move?kinta -
1 days ago
I know this is stupid, but is anyone really depressed about their body atm. I was looking through photos on my computer and I became even more sad seeing what my body was like before, and the funny thing is, I was always so critical of it and thought i was fat, now looking back I wish I made the most of it and i hope i have the determination to get it back :( I hate being so selfish when im doing the greatest job of all, maybe when i start looking pregnant ill feel better, and i guess gaining 9lbs (4kg) isn't too bad for 17 weeks...
Msg me if ur feeling like I am!
xoxcantwait2bamummy -
2 days ago
So here I am at my antenatal class im 15 mins early im here alone as my partner has 2 kids and feels there's no more for him 2 learn though I kinda feel alone but im ok I have this though running through my head thinking I hope I know some 1 lol anyone would think im 12 hahaha wish me luck in I go cyaPinkPrincess -
2 days ago
day 1 in week 17....am getting more and more excited with each passing day. just cant wait 2 meet my little new addition!
x x xcantwait2bamummy -
2 days ago
Thankyou annie40 oh gee that's a while away but time seems to be flying by, I bet ur looking forward to the other classes though it kinda feels like school I agree lol this is one class I know im gonna pay attention to that's for sure nickisanchez24 -
2 days ago
well I have only one more day on being in the 17th week! But.....its a BOY!!!!!!annie40 -
2 days ago
thats great 'cantwait2beamummy' i have to wait till i'm 26 weeks to start mine but i start midwife clinics on the 4th of august , whatever they are and parenting clinics and breastfeeding clinics !!! gosh i feel like i'm back at school xx anne