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There are 115 days until your due date on March 19, 2010.
You are 165 days pregnant.
You are 5.4 months pregnant.
You are in your 6th month of pregnancy.
Your 1st trimester: June 12, 2009 to September 10, 2009. (0 - 12 weeks)
Your 2nd trimester: September 11, 2009 to December 24, 2009. (13 - 27 weeks)
Your 3rd trimester: December 25, 2009 to March 19, 2010. (28 - 40 weeks)

This week your baby's length, from crown-to-rump, is approximately 8 inches! Your growing baby has finally reached one pound. Your baby is about the size of a small baby doll and looks very human. The baby's face and body look similar to that of a newborn at this time. Your uterus can be found about 1.5 inches above your navel. Your total weight gain should be approximately 15 pounds at this time.

You might notice some Braxton-Hicks contractions around this time. These contractions are not regular and they should not be painful. Braxton-Hicks contractions prepare your body for the upcoming labor and they will get stronger as your pregnancy progresses. You might be able to feel the contractions if you put your hand on your abdomen and your baby can probably feel the uterus gripping and massaging her. It will not harm your baby, so there is no need for concern.

Fat is still being deposited at a rapid rate, but your baby still looks red and wrinkled. Skin is being produced at a higher rate than the fat is, so the skin hangs loosely. Your baby looks red because the skin is losing its transparency and pigment is beginning to form. You should be feeling your baby moving quite a bit throughout the day as she will kick and punch the uterus walls. Babies also run their hands along the umbilical cord and touch their body parts while they are in the womb.

Your baby now can suck her thumb for real, where she was just sticking it in her mouth. Your baby will continue to swallow amniotic fluid and recycle it as urine. The liquids and sugars that the baby retracts from the fluid is a supplement to the nutrients that the placenta delivers. You might be able to feel small `jumps` inside of you when your baby gets the hiccups from swallowing fluid. The pancreas is developing and it will responsible for insulin production, to help break down sugars.

Oily fish in your diet could help boost your baby's health. (Women who eat oily fish while pregnant have children with better visual development, a major study at Bristol University suggests.)

As the baby continues to grow, it has less space to move around in the uterus. Bones, muscles and organs are growing steadily.

Comments on week 23

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Angela7011 - 38 minutes ago
alexis0321- I have been this way for about a week now.

Angela7011 - 45 minutes ago
kimmc73- i feel the same way :(

mskiah88 - 7.8 hours ago
hello ladies i am having a baby girl as well 8-) congrats yasmine

Yasmine21 - 9.9 hours ago
hey mommas! im excited to say that i am having a babygirl!! yay!

KarenAinsworth - 10.8 hours ago
Ive noticed lots of ladies commenting on being exhaused. Well I can definately join that club. Its horrible. If I dont have a nap at mid day or I can hardly stand by 4 or 5 in the afternoon and thats the craziest time of day in my house. I didnt have a nap yesterday but then fell asleep at 5 and I didnt even make a start on dinner untill 7. I have to say my 3 kids were getting a bit titchy. Ive never found pregnancy a particularly easy 9 months but this pregnancy seems to be especially exhausting, my lil girls take it outa me. Im interested to know if you other ladies are finding the girl pregnancies harder than the boys?

christi21 - 11.1 hours ago
Hey ladies I may sound so weirs but when I lay down at night my whole stomach shifts to the side and I feel like I'm smashing my lil guy does anyone else feel this way lol

alexis0321 - 12.7 hours ago
I am always hunger , I mean I ate dinner and didn't even feel like I did. Anyone else going through this?

pregoteacher - 15.1 hours ago
I am tired as well. Tried to take a nap but couldn't. I slept really well last night so don't know why. Maybe I'm gonna lay down now.

kimmc73 - 15.8 hours ago
Hello week 23! Is anyone else COMPLETELY exhausted? I have absolutely no energy, and I didn't think this was supposed to happen until the third trimester. I hope I am not coming down with anything.

charlihadley - 18.7 hours ago
great finally 23 weeks!! Balsamfir...w/my first pregnancy...I had IM, oral & IV antiboitic's, emergancy surgery...in the hospital bout 6 times before I gave birth...had been given Nubain phenergan ambien rocephin, magnesium sulfate, brethine, surfactant, a spinal for the surgery & what ever other meds during surgery...my son was/is just fine...he is almost 2 y/o...now w/this pregnancy I have had IM, oral & IV antibiotic's, surgery under general anesthesia, brethine a couple times...so far baby is developing & we are both doing good...w/surgery I was given IV Morphine sulfate as a pre-op & found out I'm allergic to it..itched all over & broke out in hives ugh...decadron & benadryl for that...I have IC...I'm at the point where in my last pregnancy I developed all my troubles so a little nervous...but cerclage is already in place...it's all good so far...Good luck to you & your baby...sorry you had appendicitis...it must have really scared you & your family...sorry that you were in pain...hope your much better now!!

alexis0321 - 20.1 hours ago
Hello week 23 , I'm so happy and excited. Hope all is well !

louisec - 1 days ago
balsamfir: sorry to hear this, morphine only affects the baby in the last few weeks as it affects the respiratory system. dont worry about it. It would have been far worse early or later on. still not nice for you. I am a nurse and work in surgery and its scary for people never mind when your pregnant.

lilbit9729 - 1 days ago
lilmama and balsam: ty for the advice. I was just totally shocked ay my reaction. I knew that I was having a boy. I had htis feeling all along. But everyone kept saying girl girl. And I think I may have convinced myself. But I feel this baby is just as special. I love feeling him kick and I am excited to be bringing a human being into this world regardless of the sex. I just felt so selfish. But I am glad I am not the only one in this world who has felt this way. Ty!

hopeafloat2009 - 1 days ago
MOMS OF 2 OR MORE KIDS.. PLEASE ANSWER POLL(s)!!! http://www.i-am-pregnant.com/vip-polls/hopeafloat2009

lilmamamads - 1 days ago
lucky- ha ha ha thats so funny...i wonder if she had to utilize that back up pair of panties!!!

thirdcharm - 2 days ago
Hi Ladies.... glad to be in this week, the two passed weeks have really flown by! Thoughts and prayers are out to those who need them right now. Getting Bean's room painted.... I forgot why I hated painting! Hope all are feeking well!

luckypenny - 2 days ago
Lilmama- you sound like how I was yesterday! I b****ed to anyone who would listen! If I get sick and I didn't thank GOD I was going to file a grievance with my union. It was such BS...and to think its funny....I mean come on! I understand she's nearing 80 but seriously...soooo not funny. Then the tamiflu gave her the runs so she brought I KID YOU NOT extra underwear to work! I could not make this crap up I swear it! I thought I worked with special nees kids not adults!

lilmamamads - 2 days ago
lucky- first of all I can't believe that you are so calm about someone coming around you while having the swine flu!! How inconsiderate of people and in a classroom too? with children? I don't understand! Why would anyone and then to laugh like oh your getting it too? Has she not read anything about the dangers of being pregnant and getting SIV? Oh man this has got me all fired up! My friend wanted me to go over to her house last week and when I get there she tells me everyone is sick with the swine flu-her hubs and 2 kids. I was so mad why didn't she tell me first before I went over there? Then she laughs and says 'oh you won't get it, don't worry.' How do you know? I didn't go in...jumped back in my car and sanitized my hands.urgh ok there is my rant.

lilmamamads - 2 days ago
lilbit- I know how you feel. I knew what I wanted to have and I just kept trying to convince myself that I would be happy either way but i knew deep down that it simply was not true. Before I found out the gender I told myself that the baby was the opposite of what I wanted so I wouldn't be disappointed. Someday down the road you will look back on this and laugh...it will become clear why you were blessed with a another little boy. and you'll have an A-HA moment for sure.

neat - 2 days ago
Hi janice55 hope all goes well with the results, i think you are so brave cant imagine how you must be feeling, i wish you all the best and will be thinking of you and your beautiful baby girl be strong. Relax, put your feet up and enjoy x-factor.

janice55 - 2 days ago
well got th MRI scan and it was th most horrible thing ive had done...was in there for sooo long. i ended up having a panic attack and just broke down crying in my mothers arms when i came out...i had one done before for kidney stones and i was fine but this one was so different i suppose being pregnant and thinking of everything goin on with my baby it must of got to me...i managed to stay in there though for th time needed to get the images...just have to wait and see now what the results are...i really need some good news...on a good note she is kicking away very strong...my sister surprised myself and fiance to a night away last night at a 5 star hotel to recover from th scan and it was fab. i was pampered!!! nice hot bath and got in2 the robe and slippers...my family are th best!! just back now so goin to relax and watch xfactor for th night!!! xxx

Balsamfir - 2 days ago
Thank you all for your comments and reassurance. It makes such a big difference to have feedback from each of you. I just worry so much about this baby being safe and healthy. Making choices all along, only to have something totally out of my control happen is so scary. The good news is that I'm healing well. The surgery did not precipitate premature labour, there has not been any infection, and I'm eating now and had my first BM. Baby heart is strong, and he has been moving and kicking more than ever before. On the positive side, I also got another ultra sound with photos and got to hear his heart beat several times a day. I've been discharged and will be going home tonight! So glad its behind me now. Can't wait till March!

lilbit9729 - 2 days ago
I have a question for everyone. Did anyone feel upset when they found out the sex of their baby? I know it sounds like a terrible thing. I just wanted to know. I know we should feel grateful if the baby is healthy and all. But I just cannot get over being upset. I am upset because I wanted a girl to have that mother daughter bond with. I missed out terribly on that. And this is my last. I am trying to be excited. But I just see ho0w our son is with his daddy and I want that so bad. I guess maybe I am just being ridiculous and over emotional.

michellel27 - 2 days ago
Balsamfir- If this HAD to happen, it's prob. best that it did not happen during the 1st trimester. That is when medications are so extremely scary. You and baby will be just fine. 1mg of morphine is not that much. It is actually given to many preg. womwn b/c it's considered safer during pregnancy than sum of the other pain relievers. I've seen patients that take morphine everyday due to chronic pain and their baby is ok (This is not ideal of course but it happens)

mrsmacd - 2 days ago
I think the morphine should also be fairly safe, not ideal but definitely not a really scary thing to give baby.

mrsmacd - 2 days ago
christi21; Prayin' for you and your family! Balsamfir; I've had anti-biotics a lot during pregnancy due to infected teeth, but all the strains of anti-biotics have been some form of penicillin which is supposed to be safe during pregnancy and way safer than an infection.

KelB75 - 2 days ago
christi21 -I can't imagine how upset your family must be. I'm so sorry. I'll be praying for you.

sandraintexs - 2 days ago
last day in week23 see you all in week 24 , balsamfir dont worry everything will be ok GOD have a reason for everything.

mandarae - 2 days ago
my husband brought me Taco Johns tonight... an order of potato oles and two churros! He somehow knew that was going to be my perfect 9:00 p.m. snack! MMMmmm - i love that man! *wink wink*

Balsamfir - 2 days ago
Hi! Writing from my hospital bed. Just wondering if anyone out there has ever had to have surgery with prior pregnancy, and what affects antibiotics and such have? Since I had appendicitis and surgery, I really had no choice in being sedated or receiving the antibiotics. They have me on IV with metronidrzole and gentramicin. My first few hours after were so painful, they also gave me 1mg of morphine. And its policy to prevent blood clots with hepharin...... Now that I'm feeling better I've read some affects online that have totally freaked me out, but my life was in danger and everything was so rushed. now I feel so worried and upset! Any input would be much appreciated! Still in hospital, but worried about my baby!

michellel27 - 2 days ago
Oh my! Both kidz are sick and hubby is comming down with it. Poor babies! Stomac\ flu....yuck!

michellel27 - 2 days ago
vick- thats weird, where did it go?

vickaroo - 2 days ago
i cant find my name on the side of the screen :O its not there anymore :O

christi21 - 2 days ago
Gosh ladies just learned my mil's cancer is stage 4 and terminal:( there gonna try to slow it down but she won't be alive long enough to see her grand babies grow up...very sad moment in our lives.

rae9170 - 3 days ago
luckypenny- I'm from week 37 but saw your comment on the spy thing. I haven't...but I'm dying too! Unfortunately, I think I have to wait until after my baby is here! Everything is always sold out and I can't stand in a line for too long! lol. If you see it or have already, let me know how it is! Why can't we have little Renesme's? ha ha

christi21 - 3 days ago
Hey ladies went and got my kiddos the seasonal flu shot and the swine flu shot.I'm kinda regreting getting the swine flu shot for them but o well to late now.I didn't get the swine flu shot and I don't plan to.I just hope there is no bad side effects or I'm gonna be one pissed off mom.at least getting them the shots covers them from the swine flu crap

luckypenny - 3 days ago
Anybody see New Moon yet?????

luckypenny - 3 days ago
I just hate that we have to even debate this darn piggy flu shot....wish it just wasn't around. Its making me batty. Well not the vaccine part since I saw my doc this past Tuesday and she said no to get it. She just reitterated what I said about if you get it, get Tamiflu, and get better you then have the antibodies for it and then so does your lil one. I'm not big on vaccines. But I am kinda pissed that my teaching assistant came to work knowingly with the h1n1 flu and sat coughing and wheezing...I know that sounds mean, but stay home dammit! Me and the kids don't care to breathe in your germs! She then laughed today when she saw me sneezing and blowing my nose 'OH Are did you get it now too? HA HA HA?' Oh I wanted to punch the old bitty in the face. Okay that is my Friday rant. LOL

angela7011 - 3 days ago
motay9383- thank you, ya no one seems to like it too much.

gobliness - 3 days ago
First day in week 23! It seems to have been drama land on here. I hope everyone is doing better and those waiting on test result are in my prayers.

first babyboy - 3 days ago
hey ladies, i am still waiting, they have a partial result back so i have to wait for the result via doc, but my last urine was 316 so i dunno. i am inpatient when it comes to this, i even tried to get them lol

lisset005 - 3 days ago
I am still debating over this swine flu shot- my main concern is the affect it can have on the developing brain-they tested it on mice ans in 15% of cases the mice had parts of their brain that developed to be smaller--so I'm struggling with the thought of that happening...I'm a stay at home mom so my outside exposure is limited and I carry sanitizer spray and wipes with me everrywhere I go!

KelB75 - 3 days ago
I got the swine flu shot about 3 weeks ago clara, and no side effects other than a sore arm. Baby is developing fine. There's been alot of debate over this, but it's a personal choice. It has eased my mind, so I'm glad I got it.

KelB75 - 3 days ago
Clara -I think I commented about it a while ago when we were talking about cravings.. I was sad that I can't give in to mine :( oh well, it's helped to manage the weight gain!

clara16032010 - 3 days ago
KelB75..... Have i missed one of your posts? Do you have gest. diabetes? I am going for my swine flu shot tom. morning - i just hope i am doing the right thing!

motay9383 - 3 days ago
Angela i love sebastian, its an adorable name. i like preston too but everyone thought it was 'snooty' but i dont care... im namin him Camden Max and if no one likes it they can get over it lol

motay9383 - 3 days ago
OMG, i will be 24 weeks on monday, and I have an apt for the glucose test! not lookin forward to drinkin the orange 'koolaid' but I am healthy and everything is going great, so no doubts here bout bein negative for gestational diabetes. lil man is kickin up a storm!

KelB75 - 3 days ago
Congrats Mrsmacd! Balsamfir -take it easy, glad to hear you and babe are doing well! janice55 and firstbabyboy -sending thoughts and prayers your way. We're all thinking of you. A note on me: I had to give myself my first injection of insulin last night. It didn't hurt too bad but I didn't enjoy it!

Angela7011 - 3 days ago
first babyboy- hope all is well.

Angela7011 - 3 days ago
mrsmacd- so does that mean that you will get your baby back?

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