25 weeks pregnant • Pregnancy calendar •

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There are 98 days until your due date on April 15, 2009.
You are 182 days pregnant.
You are 6 months pregnant.
You are in your 6th month of pregnancy.
Your 1st trimester: July 09, 2008 to October 07, 2008. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: October 08, 2008 to January 20, 2009. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: January 21, 2009 to April 15, 2009. (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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newcitynewmom - 1 minutes ago
Grapefruit might be the world's most perfect food.

newcitynewmom - 2 minutes ago
If you do breastfeed, do you have a harder time getting your baby to take a bottle from you than from other people?

aboveex4 - 4 minutes ago
ohhhhhhhhhhhh sore nipples suck. I wanted to tell you guys how gross this is...only because I told you all everything else about myself from my discharge to constipation lol. I have a TON of varicose veins, oddly though a lot of them are on my right leg and only on my calf. So about a week ago I noticed a ton of pain on my right leg and pulled up my pant leg to look. So I saw what I thought was a HUGE bruise the size of a golf ball probably bigger. It was blue and purple (dark) and it hurt. I thought it was weird because I didn't remember hitting my leg...so anyways, I showed it to the Dr. today...turns out it's a freaking vein that burst! It exploded in my leg. I have two other ones that are protruding. She looked at me like 'ummmm you need to wear support hose' she tried giving me a perscription for panty hose...no thanks...so anyways I hope this thing fades lol it's so gross you guys

newcitynewmom - 5 minutes ago
I plan to both pump and breastfeed. I like the convenience of being able to give the baby a bottle when we are out in public, but I think the advantages of not always having to wash bottles, too.

mum4eva - 14 minutes ago
I miscarried last year and i was still BF DD3, i went through the sore nipples for a few weeks, even though i had been nursing her for a couple of years, so it must of been all the hormones. It was a sad reminder everytime i put her on.

n2moola - 17 minutes ago
Sore nipples are going to happen :(

mum4eva - 21 minutes ago
Is that what you meant by nipple shield the little plastic thingy that goes over your nipple when nursing?

mum4eva - 23 minutes ago
newcity, the nipple shields in my understanding are great for mums with inverted nipples. In my case i used them for a few weeks with DD2 because she was sick and it gave her something more to hang onto. However, there are some down sides, sometimes the breast does not get stimulated enough and it can affect how much milk the baby gets and milk production. It can be tempting to use them when your nipples are sore in the first few weeks, but if you do you will find that your nipples will not get tough enough and the baby can get nipple confusion. So only use them if you really need to. Most mums will not need them unless they have inverted nipples.

n2moola - 23 minutes ago
What I recomend having 3 of if you are an exclusive pumper or will pump often (for medela): Medela Breast Shield with Valve and Membrane,

n2moola - 31 minutes ago
i didn't b/f long enough to use shields..B/F was too painful for me and I felt to restricted so I went to pumping only

Jessluvkevrprego - 32 minutes ago
Well ladies my contractions slowed down now im only having like one an hour.. So im at home on bed and pelvic rest dr said i could start contracting again.. They are not sure why i started in the first place. Thanks again for your kind words!

n2moola - 36 minutes ago
The medela pump hook up to standard size bottles. My pump didn't hook to the bags, I poured from the bottle to the bag and no I didn't use the medela bottles just reular standard cheapies. You will have lots of pump parts to wash. I recommend having 2-3 sets of everything then you can soak them in disinfectant and if you can't get to washing but 2 times a day (which is what I did) then you have a 3rd set for in between.

newcitynewmom - 48 minutes ago
Are the pump bags interchangeable? I don't have to use Medela everything?

n2moola - 49 minutes ago
OH and even though no one asked I liked the GERBER ziplock breast milk bags the best

newcitynewmom - 49 minutes ago
I have 2 playtex ones in my cabinet that I got for free from somewhere. I am planning to use the Medela ones that go with the pump, though. What is a nipple shield used for? Does it protect the nipple or does it make it easier for the baby to drink?

newcitynewmom - 54 minutes ago
I don't really care that much about the diapers. I'm going to try early potty training, but we'll see how that goes.

n2moola - 56 minutes ago
I used avent last time and have tons of bottles saved (no nipples) but since those bottles aren't cheap i am sticking with them instead of replacing a whole bunch. I tried to get feedback from other Moms on the avent but didn't get much reply. I did hear from Moms who like Dr Browns. With my daughter I used regular bottles and we tried SEVERAL kinds of nipples before she really got the hang of one. I also never was a fan of the playtex nipples, bottles or the plastic bottle inserts

babyfarr - 1 hours ago
what about bottles.. what kind of bottles are good to use?

mum4eva - 1.2 hours ago
MrsT, with daycare, mine used to let me still use cloth there, i just had to supply each morning my clean bucket with solution already in it. That was what DOCS required, if parents wanted to use it. Our area is very alternate (i'm not) so a lot of people do the cloth thing. But if you do want to use cloth then you do have an extra load of washing everyday. For me i just put it on at night before bed and when i was already up with the baby early in the morning i would hang them out then. It was just my little routine.

mum4eva - 1.3 hours ago
I think that it is easier for us here to use cloth nappies because we hang our washing on the line, instead of using dryers fulltime. When you hang nappies on the line the sun takes out and soil marks that are left behind after washing. There are nappy services here also, but not in our area. The hospital that i will have my baby in supplies cloth nappies to use while you are in the hospital. As far as having the baby wet all the time, you just have to be diligent at changing them and do it a little more often then you would with disposable. And if you use the liner that helps to take the moisture off the baby. MrsT, that is not fair mentioning Tim Tams they are my fav bickie. Everytime i go to the USA i take a stack with me for my friends. If you ever get a chance to try them they are just the best. There was a store in Columbus Ohio that sold international food, they had them there, but they put the price up on them alot. It is a good thing that i live out of town, otherwise i would be off to the shops to get some now. :)

Mrs T - 1.7 hours ago
Mum4eva i'm with you on the nappy thing. I like cloth ones for during the day and disposables for going out and night time. This works for me up until day care time.. I'll try and get the girls at the day care to use the cloth ones but the end of the day they are smelly and will need to be soaked a long time to get the smell out of them. I am not sure how i'm going to handle working full time and a baby, son and husband but will certainly have to give it a go.. bring on the lotto!!

Mrs T - 1.7 hours ago
you guys are talking about weight and all i am salivating for is chocolate.. specifically TIM TAMS!! You guys don't get Tim Tams over there do you? They are really yummy chocolate covered chocolate cream biscuits.. so yummy!! I have some at home but didn't bring in any to work todya to try and keep an eye on the over induldging.. i bought a HUGE tub of ice cream and my DH and I have been having competitions as to who can make the BEST thick shakes! probably should stay away from them for a while maybe once or twice a week i'll allow myself.. today is water and salads day.. i had a yoghurt for breaky, now i'm starving again.. I want to keep away from bread for a while its what puts the weight on for me too.

n2moola - 1.9 hours ago
I also heard the plastic things that go over cloth diapers and cloth training pants can add to the diaper rash and bacteria, because it keeps the area moist and humid

n2moola - 1.9 hours ago
I knew one person that used cloth, (over 10 yrs ago) their kid constantly leaked and was soiled and they had the horrif smell in the house and had an outside diaper service come and pick up the dirties and drop off new ones. I am just too lazy for all that when my baby can have a clean bum and you dont have to rise them out or get them services, you just pitch them and ruin the environment (I know not nice but its the truth)

babyfarr - 2 hours ago
newcity - i agree i dont like the colors either

DIANAFH - 2.2 hours ago
hi 25th week =0] yay finaly my appt is tomorrow ;0]

babyfarr - 2.4 hours ago
I guess its not that common around here

babyfarr - 2.5 hours ago
I know that some people use cloth diapers but i have NEVER met or heard of anyone that used cloth diapers.

mum4eva - 2.6 hours ago
I like to use a mixture of cloth and disposable. I think our cloth nappies (diapers) here a different to what you guys have. Correct me please if i am wrong. We have a square cloth that you fold into shape and use either a nappy pin or clip to fasten it. We also have nappy liners that are generally blue and you put that inside the nappy, so when it is soiled you can throw that part away. Yes they can leak, but on the little ones i just think that they are nicer, but when i go out i use disposable.

n2moola - 2.6 hours ago
Juice and other foods & teething can also contribute to diaper rash. My DD had it worse than my son

n2moola - 2.6 hours ago
I was not a white cloud fan. As for the diaper allergy I think every bum is different. I never used anything, lotion, powder etc on my kids bums they would get so irritated.

newcitynewmom - 2.7 hours ago
If I had a diaper allergy when I was a baby, will my little dude have a problem, too?

~laciejay~ - 2.7 hours ago
I too personally am a Luvs fan or Wal-Mart brand White Cloud. Huggies and Pampers would never hold up to my little girl and her pee!!! Also like n2moola said the tabs would rip off while you're in the process of putting it on.

n2moola - 2.8 hours ago
They are talking diapers in the next week over and I want to throw my 2 cents in but figure you guys listen better (haha) ANYHOW.. I am a HUGE LUVS fan and costco diaper fan. The huggies were good for preemie, but then I went all the way LUVS. I found the other diapers either, leaked, gave my kids diaper rash or the tabs ripped off before you could get the baby fastened back up. I never had any trouble with luvs or costco and the best part is the price is the most competetive

babycorrea09 - 3 hours ago
You ladies are funny. Mommaleigh- i'm with you, i plan on losing the baby weight and a little extra for myself! (glad i'm not the only one thinking about doing that. Well i'm moved over to week 26, so i'll see you all when you switch over.

n2moola - 3 hours ago
newcity have you seen the JEEP all terrain 3 wheel joggin stroller? It has fabulous reviews too

n2moola - 3 hours ago
I had the graco quatro tour with my son and loved it. it was light, easy to fold, very durable (in fact I could have usedit again but I didn't want DD in a blue stroller) and my son thought it was super comfy. Wouldn't have changed a thing about it

n2moola - 3.1 hours ago
I took the depo after DD1 and GAINED tons of weight on it, when i quit the shot I lost a bunch but it was BAD! Worse than being PG

newcitynewmom - 3.1 hours ago
This is probably stupid, but I didn't like the colors of any of the Graco sets. They are supposed to be some of the best, though.

newcitynewmom - 3.1 hours ago
jeagan - you are not huge.

newcitynewmom - 3.1 hours ago
I gained 30 lbs on the depo shots. I loved not having a period, but I hated the way I looked.

mum4eva - 3.1 hours ago
With the weight loss thing, after i had dd3 i was given the deprovera (spelling) shot as birth control. Well i lost nothing for months. With the other girls it just fell off me. So this time i am not getting the shot. It was not till it was all out of my system that i started to lose weight. Just food for thought anyway.

babyfarr - 3.4 hours ago
oh and i was wondering about the gracco travel system too.. is it just to bulky? I want something that isnt going to feel like i need a 'wide load' sticker flashing on the front of it.

jeagan - 3.7 hours ago
posted new belly pic, i look huge, then again i am huge

n2moola - 3.7 hours ago
My BB's are bigger right now than they were when I B/F, so I am super excited to see how they'll look postpartum. (only because I have always been small chested, us girls DREAM of this day!) ANYHOW I am sure I will be sorry in 18 months when they are FUBAR!

n2moola - 3.7 hours ago
I didn't go anywhere I KNEW I would see anyone either until I was looking better than before I got PG..so thanks to breastfeeding a smaller me and bigger 'twins up top' DH wanted to take me every where..It was actually quite fun too

babyfarr - 3.8 hours ago
haha newcity.. honestly i wouldnt go unless i was smoking hot either. I already dont want to run into my ex or any of his friends fat pale and pregnant.

n2moola - 3.8 hours ago
Newcity-You crack me up!

newcitynewmom - 4.3 hours ago
That is totally the goal. I want people to think Heidi Klum at the VS fashion show. But short, less blond and not so german.

MommaLeigh - 4.3 hours ago
irishtwins, I hope I can do that too, and then use the breastfeeding to help lose more than what I gain with the baby! :D

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