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Your baby's crown-to-rump length is approximately 7.6 inches and your growing baby weighs about 12.25 ounces now! Your uterus is about 2 cm above your bellybutton and you probably feel comfortably pregnant. Your growing tummy is not yet large enough to get in the way and you should still be able to bend over and sit without much trouble. You might be enjoying your pregnancy more than ever at this point if morning sickness was an issue in the early weeks.

Your baby's body continues to grow and develop every day. The organ systems in your baby's body are becoming specialized for their particular functions. The fetal liver produces different enzymes than it will produce after delivery. The liver is responsible for breaking down billirubin, which is produced by the breaking down of blood cells. Because the life span of a fetal red blood cell is shorter than that of an adult, a fetus produces more billirubin than adults do. Billirubin passes from fetal blood to the placenta and then into your blood. Your liver helps get rid of fetal billirubin. A newborn baby that has high levels of billirubin may show signs of jaundice. Jaundiced babies have a yellowish tint to their eyes and skin and are often treated with phototherapy.

Your baby's senses are developing daily. The fetus now has a full complement of neurons in the brain and is learning about her body and surroundings through touch. Touch is one of the first senses to mature and your baby may stroke its face or feel her arms and legs.

Your blood volume has increased more to meet the demands of your pregnancy. Most of the increase is in the form of plasma, the liquid part of your blood. This has the ability to dilute your blood and give you physiological anemia, which occurs during pregnancy. The measure of blood dilution is called Hematocrit and the levels reach their lowest points this week. You should check with your doctor to make sure you are not developing more serious forms of anemia.

Your baby now shows an extremely rapid brain growth (which lasts until five years after birth).

The ovaries of female fetuses contain primitive egg cells, all of the eggs a woman will have for her entire life. The uterus of female fetuses is also fully formed.

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cindyj - 20 minutes ago
shawnarae, that's good. Glad to hear everything turned out good. Now your mind can be at ease and not wondering in the back of your mind if everything is ok. Hope you get some good rest.

Shawnarae - 6.9 hours ago
thanks....I actually called my doctor right after that and he told me to come up to the hosp. for a couple hours just to make sure i wasn't contracting or anything...and all was fine...now I just feel worn out! long day...:)

cindyj - 7.7 hours ago
Shawnarae, I think you will be fine. Our babies are so cushioned and protected inside us. I have not fell but I do have a friend that fell and landed right on her butt and back and everything was totally fine with baby but she was super sore. If you do start cramping I would def. call you DR.

10yrs.later09 - 8.2 hours ago
i know how frustrating it can be.. my last scan the U/S tech was just concentrating on the heart and all the other organs..which i can't complain..then while my daughter and b/f ware there she had me turn to my right side..underware/clothes were basically past my groin area..yep they saw all my business! any ways, the tech FINALLY saw one white line and i made her point it to me, her and the attending made sure it was a boy...don't worry, i'm sure if you do decide a pvt scan than good for you!

excitedmisty - 10.3 hours ago
crookedmule...if you are that frustrated i would pay for a private scan! i am also a planner, so it would be worth the $$$ and my time to get exactly what i want...you only get so many opportunities like this in life, sometimes you have to splurge a little :0) just my thought on it though!

Crookedmule - 10.9 hours ago
hi, im a little bummed out about my ultrasound, i was rushed, it only lasted about 15 minutes. she asked if we wanted to know the gender, we obviousl said yes. she quicky showed us the heart, flicked over the spine for a split second, baby was face down so didnt get a look at the face or nothing. she tried to see the 'goods' there was 1 thick white line, not the 3 i saw with my daughter and no obvious scrotum. she kept saying baby is in an awkward position but said she would say 75% girl. is she saying this because the boy part appeared missing or she saw girl parts? im sooo frustrated. my u/s pics were awful. we paid £12 for 4 pics and theyre all the same and show hardly anything. in uk i get no more u/s. thats why im thinkin of a private scan. im confused about the 1 white line. she didnt try and see anymore times in the scan and didnt try anymore angles. she seemed very unsure. ahhhhhhh this is so bad, least i know baby is healthy or should i believe her on that either coz she seemed rubbish! anyone know of babys gender changing at birth? im so gutted, i like to plan ahead and now i cant, i was so looking forward to the 20 week scan and now im no further forward. sorry for venting ladies, but any advice would be appreciated. thanks x

Shawnarae - 13.2 hours ago
okay girls I have a question....I fell a few minutes ago while I was outside..I landed on my hands and knees and didn't touched my belly at all...I looked up some stuff online and they said all should be fine unless you start cramping or bleeding...has anyone else fell??? Any advice would be great!

JenPrice883 - 13.3 hours ago
amberagain....don't worry, I'm far from showing too. Maybe we'll be one of the lucky ones that don't show til the end hehehe. My lil girl is moving like crazy and the kicks are getting stronger, so I know she's growing...just my belly don't wanna grow with her LOL

JenPrice883 - 13.4 hours ago
YAY! First day in week 22. Hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July :-)

leesha1487 - 15.1 hours ago
amberagain im really not showing that much either. i look at ppls belly pics on here and they all look pregnant but not me i just look fat! we will have big bellies soon enough!

lizandbrent - 1 days ago
Hey ladies, we are only 24 hours from needing to make a huge decision...and I don't know what to do...in my heart I want to rent a home, but not sure if thats best with the baby right around the corner....PLEASE take my poll and help me have a better idea!!! Thank you!

amberagain - 1 days ago
Just curious if there's anyone else that can still hide the fact that they're pregnant? I can't upload pics from my phone or I would have a long time ago but my belly has just a small pudge. I can't remember exactly how far along I was with my son when I started showing noticeably, maybe bc that was 10 yrs ago but I'm just curious if I'm the only one. My last u/s at 21 weeks estimated the baby to be weighing 14oz and I feel her doing acrobats 24/7 so I guess I shouldn't be too worried beings she is on track but I can't keep from it, ya know? Idk, I'm sure it'll all catch up w/ me soon then ill be wishing I had just kept my mouth shut. Take care, happy 4th and God Bless!

LiONneSs24 - 1 days ago
Hi. I can finally say i am feeling my baby boy moving now! Throughout week 22 he's been active, and im not mistaken him anymore for gas(lol) or cramps!!! yaah, btw im moving to week 23 tomorrow

nas - 1 days ago
1st day in week 22, i have been going on about not feeling prego,cause i didnt feel the baby AND now im loving it, feeling baby move,not alot, his abit lazy, went for my scan and he was relaxing with his hands behind his hard. While we waiting for birth to see what we having,but for some reason i keep saying he..only thing not so nice, is sleep, and geting up every few hours cause my hips hurt.hope all you ladies are ok.

jessbee783 - 1 days ago
I say this all the time, but it is so neat to hear about other countries, (maybe I'm just a hermit and don't get out much but!!). I have an odd feeling that my belly is just going to drop and Colton will fall out. I know so odd, but does anyone else feel this way? I sometimes feel like I have to hold my stomach up. I know he isn't going anywhere just yet but it is so weird and not that comfortable. For all you US mommas-From my family to yours, I hope you all have a safe and happy 4th! Wonder if the fireworks are going to scare my boy?

ninjababe - 1 days ago
Hello Ladies! I've been a busy bunny these pasr few days. I have bought the mini-crib for when baby comes home and also the baby carriage. After a lot of looking around, we decided to buy the Quinny Buzz Travel System. I am so in love with it!! I'm feeling great and have a huge bump (I was having lunch with my mum yesterday and the waitress asked if I was due this month!!) I don't mind really, the rest of my body is still regular size and I love my bump so much. I also have been wearing a tiny bikini at the beach, and tight funky dresses and cleavage, people in Spain are quite laid back and we think it's actually really cute and pretty for a pregnant woman to make the most of her body during pregnancy.

nathalie-w- - 1 days ago
seems the name lillie is popular as im callin my girl lillie-mae ope ur al wel!

ModelMommy1 - 1 days ago
Hey ladies! I hope you all have a great 4th of July weekend! Week 23 tomorrow. YAY!!

hanakalei - 1 days ago
I hope that everyone enjoys their holiday this weekend!! Happy Fourth!

10yrs.later09 - 1 days ago
HELLO WEEK 22!!!!!!!!!!!! baby boy is doing flips inside :D

LP2005 - 2 days ago
Cookbabycook, you are very talented! I wish I could make stuff like that, but I am just not creative. We are naming our little girl Lily also, but spelled like the flower and her middle name is Grace.

Purplesugar - 2 days ago
Woo hoo, first day in week 22. How's everyone doing? I've put a bump picture up for 22 weeks. Tell me what you think. I look huge!!!

CookBabyCook - 2 days ago
New Pictures up!

herecomesbaby2 - 2 days ago
I updated my name poll, it's narrowed down to just two now. Please take a minute and give your 2 cents. :)

mrs. myers - 2 days ago
chris - It's definitely not too early. I've been able to see the baby's kicks since around 16 or 17 weeks. I could actually see them before I could feel them. Now I can see AND feel them, and it's amazing! Two days ago I was watching my belly and the baby kicked so hard (3 times in a row) that my belly poked out probably 3 or 4 inches. It was crrrazy.

chris - 2 days ago
I have anterior placenta and it's funny because I can feel everything around it. Quick question tho....is it to early to actually be seeing the baby move. All day and night so far we can see the feet move across my belly and when the baby kicks we totally can see it. So strange.

allynne7 - 2 days ago
Sokistar...I've been thinking of you and baby. I hope all is well and back to normal! As if you can run, I am just too lazy for anything like that. My exercise consists of walking my dog! Although I did get alot of cleaning done today so i'm happy!

nathalie-w- - 2 days ago
hi ladies seems every1 happy iv been in hosp this week wi bleedin but my baby girl fine!

sokistar - 2 days ago
Anybody else having strong contractions? I ended up seeing the doctor because I was in so much pain and throwing up. They said it could be from a number of causes: dehydration, a UTI, and running. So, now I know to walk instead of run, and stay on fluids. And I guess I have a UTI lol. And now I know what a contraction feels like. They were monitoring my contractions for 6 hours until they calmed down. Glad the baby's well. Hope you all have a good 4th of July weekend!

excitedmisty - 2 days ago
My sonographer gave me a 99% chance it's a boy...but he wasn't being overly cooperative that day. People keep giving me baby boy clothes, so i'm all excited AND paranoid. I've uploaded a couple of the pictures I got from the ultrasound...would you guys check them out and let me know what you think. I'm not great at reading them, but i think i'm seeing what I should be. We go for a Level 2 ultrasound next Wednesday...hopefully they can just do a double check for me :0)

excitedmisty - 2 days ago
Mrs. Joiner, I'm with you...I'll talk to the baby for hours and nothing happens...but my husband came over and put his head on my belly this morning and said Good Morning Sammy and got a kick to the face! It never fails!!!! Kids...

Mrs. Joiner - 2 days ago
Speaking of the husbands feeling the baby kick, Abigail is already Daddy's girl! She kicks more for him than she does for me and she is always moving when he talks to her. She also knows when we both have hands on my belly because if we have our hands side by side then she will move under his hand and kick him.... the little bugger!

Mrs. Joiner - 2 days ago
allynne7- I also had dreams of a boy all throughout my pregnancy up to around a few days before I found out. MOst of that time I got comfortable referring to Abby as a he! A few days before the ultrasound I started getting a nagging feeling that I was wrong all of that time and that I was carrying a girl, like my husband suspected from day one, and sure enough, I'm on team pink!

jessbee783 - 2 days ago
Mommysprice, I sometimes get looks, no one has ever said anything to me though. First off, with the bikini, I wear one and will continue to wear one until summer is over. If people think it's 'gross' then look the other way and don't look at me. Two- sorry if this is TMI-my boobs will never be this big again! I want to show them off while I have them. Now I'm not wearing really revealing shirts, but I do show a little bit of cleavage! So in my opinion screw what other people think. If you are comfortable and it makes you happy go for it!!!

Mrs. Joiner - 2 days ago
excitedmommy1st- Do you have an anterior placenta? That could explain it... and also some women may not even feel their babies move until they are 30 something weeks!

Joshuahsmommy - 2 days ago
mommysprice I say they are jealous. Pregnancy is a natural thing and should not be hidden behind mumus. Baby bellys/bumps are cute. I go with the old saying 'if you have it girl then flaunt it!'

mommysprice - 2 days ago
just wondering if any of you have recieved comments about what you wear (like bikini or tight fitted clothes) i have had a few people give me bad looks and make comments about how i shouldnt be wearing that or i am a brave woman for going in upblic with what i have on.... i do not think it is inappropriate to wear bikinis or tight shirts to show off the belly while preggie just wondering what your thoughts were on this.

excitedmommy1st - 3 days ago
question...yesterday and so far today i have not felt the baby move that much. anyone else experiencing this? i am not sure if she is sleeping or just not too active right now. oh, when she does kick, she kicks soo hard on the bladder and it feels like her foot is going to pop out. anyone else feel this yet?

excitedmisty - 3 days ago
I was on bedrest in the beginning of my pregnancy and I spent the time bonding with a girl...then week 19 hit and it's a boy! And I feel in love immediately...as a soon to be mommy I don't think it matters, I think the love must already be there!

olaoluwa - 3 days ago
allynne7- i felt the same way a few weeks age thinking my baby is a boy, until i had the ultrasound and wow! its a girl. From that moment i felt more in love with my baby n families are not helping they all went crasy it's a girl, i dont know why. Just u know, no matter what sex it is urs n no one else's, to love and cherish for live. About hormones i use diversion, getting myself busy to keep my thought all positive always, just the thought of if the baby would be alright without any form of diformity. Let just hold up strong and best of luck, keep me posted when u know the sex!

Dunni - 3 days ago
allynne7 - I'm actually doin' the same thing as u do... I'm bonding with a little boy! They couldn't see when i went to my 18 weeks scan what gender it was, so i felt dissapionted. But i know, even if it turns out to be a girl, that i will bond to this child no matter what. Maybe it'll take u a day more, but my guess is u'll fall in love with her, just as much u would a little boy! So don't be to hard on u'rself. And yes... hormones can make u think and feel stuff u didn't think possible. I think it's important, as a pregnant woman, to be aware of this and put all these weird thoughts and feelings on the right 'shelf'. And not feel guilt or anything... they will go away after giving birth. Thats my hope anyway!! ;-)All the best!

allynne7 - 3 days ago
For me these weeks seemed to take so long but now it's starting to go much faster...I didn't find out I was pregnant until I was 13 weeks. I had another dream about the baby, a boy again! He was perfect! I'm so in love with this kid...I almost feel guilty b/c I refer to it as a him so if the baby is a girl I don't know what i'll do...it's like i've bonded with a little boy and if he turns out to be a she then i'll have missed bonding with her! Does that make any sense? Or am I just crazy and hormonal!?!

leesha1487 - 3 days ago
mrs mysers that happend to me. i was sleeping and wolk up and had a big wet spot on my shirt i didnt notice it my bf did. i was like oh thats just droll i didnt think that would happen already. ha ha he makes fun of me and said something about it right infront of my parents about leaking nipples.embarrassing!

lorelaismom - 3 days ago
mommysprice- i totally agree! i was just telling the hubby that i will soon be at 24 weeks and that's 6 months!! holy moly! we don't have anything ready yet for the little munchkin! i thinks it's time to get started on that. lol

sweetlemon53 - 3 days ago
We had our ultrasound today...It's a girl! Avalyn Marie Scott! Weight at 1 pound as of now... I added ultrasound photos to my page.

mommysprice - 3 days ago
is it just me or has you pregnancies flown by from about 12 weeks on? like the first 12 took forever but dang we are 22 weeks we will all have babies soon.... reality is setting in!!!

baby bake oven - 3 days ago
Mrs. Myers - I'm glad I have not experienced that yet, although I've probably just jinxed myself... I want popcorn!! :-) See all you ladies in week 23!

Joshuahsmommy - 3 days ago
LOL MRS. MYERS! That made me laugh so hard. I think I remember getting leaky boobs this early with my last pregnancy, but that was 3 years ago. I cant really help you now, as I never dried up from breastfeeding my son. They say it can take up to 3 years after you stop BF for your boobs to dry up. Thanks for the laughs!

mrs. myers - 3 days ago
So I'm sitting on the computer, just playing around. I just got out of the shower so I just threw on a t-shirt and shorts. I haven't put my bra on yet cause I'm not going anywhere soon. All of a sudden I feel coldness and wetness on my boob. I look down and there's a huge wet spot on my boob from my nipple leaking! What the hail? I didn't know our boobs were supposed to leak this early! Anyone else have leaky boobs yet?

expecting-2b-patient - 3 days ago
LOL.. POPCORN... WE HAVE POPCORN! WHAT YOU'RE MAKING POPCORN... BUTTERED OR NON-BUTTERED!!??

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