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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Show latest comments from all weeksjenni28 -
4.2 hours ago
Is anyone Rh negative?? I am and I just wanted to know about the shots you have to get at 28 wks and delivery. I have a fear that they will forget it at delivery and it can be harmful to baby. katie88 -
6.6 hours ago
Thanks so much for everyone's comments about my almost black poop LOL!!!! i think yall are EXACTALLY right about the iron thing.. at my last dr.'s appointment my iron level was REALLY low and they put me on a new prenatal vitiman that contains lots of iron to brink my iron level up... SOOOO thinks to all of yalls comments, i am almost positive its the iron thing! THANKS AGAIN!kah1675 -
8.3 hours ago
we got our crib today woo hooschnookie -
9.4 hours ago
OH my, I think I'm way behind everyone! I have not bought a single thing except a few outfits. I had a friend that gave me a swing, car seat, bouncer and infant high chair. I'm dying to get my crib, dressers and such, but everyone keeps telling me to wait until my baby shower, but my baby shower will not be until the 1st or 2nd week of October. Plus my doctor said that he thinks I'll deliver in the beginning of November. AHHH. I'm panicing, yes, but i just want everything done, I've always been the type that's always 2 steps ahead. I feel helpless. I did buy some furniture and my family got really upset with me and told me to take it back, so I did. Oh i dont know, I'm just babbling. Any advice????? I really want Ashton's stuff to be done before I cant do much.samsara625 -
12 hours ago
I cant believe I am in week 22 already the last few weeks have flown in and I am loving every minute! it does not seem 5 minutes since i was in week 7 dreaming of being further on and here I am no over half way there!!!
Good luck everyone xx AnotherYummyMummy -
12.6 hours ago
hey, I was taking a sneak preview at week 22 (I'm still in 21!) and read the message by Sondra the lady who fears her obstetrician is about to force her into c-section! I work as a doctor....no-one has the right to force you to do anything you don't want to and it should always be your choice. I don't know enough about your diabetic control and baby size etc to comment from a medical point but ethically you make the decisions. My advice is to ask the doctor in question to give all the pros and cons of elective caesarian and use the info to make an informed choice. Don't be scared to ask him to clarify anything.....its an important decision and you need to know your facts. There's also possibly the option of inducing the labour on the 3rd giving you the chance at a vaginal delivery although the timing won't be exactly how nature intended and you'll prob require close monitoring. One thing though....I've assisted with several caesarians and its not as bad as I thought it would be.....women usually up on their feet the next day, less pelvic floor damage than delivering a large baby naturally, and whilst surgery has some risks for you (as does natural childbirth)nowadays its a very safe way for baby to be brought into the world. Wow...this message has become long....hope you don't mind me giving my 2 cents and hope whatever you decide it all goes well xxx ShaunaDear -
13.2 hours ago
ksr1170 : This is my second, actually. *wink* I don't learn lessons easily..lol Maybe this weekend I can get stuff done.loiamve -
13.4 hours ago
ShaunaDear, I know what you mean! We are trying to find a new place to live, and I feel like I'll be useless if we don't find one very soon! I already can't lift very much, and have a little bit of back pain, so I know what you mean. I would love to have all the baby stuff done and everything, but Chris is the one with all the money, so I have to wait until he decides to buy it all. Hope everything's going good!ksr1170 -
13.4 hours ago
Shaunadear~I have all of my stuff pretty much. I just need the small stuff like diapers and lotions. I enjoy shopping so this has been a fantastic reason to buy a little here and some more there. Is this your first? ShaunaDear -
13.6 hours ago
Does anyone have all the baby stuff yet? Nursery done and clothes and things? I am starting to feel a little panicked for some reason that if I don't get it all done now, I will be too big to do anything!samsara625 -
14.5 hours ago
Week 22 Yipee!!tamz -
16.3 hours ago
Oops! Just noticed that in my previous comment I said I sleep on my stomach. I meant sides!!! Theres no way I can sleep on my belly right now!!! LOL! Just wanted to correct that!ladylocks02 -
16.4 hours ago
Hello Katie88,
Mine is also the same more like a black colour, i am taking pregnacare plus and its sumfin to do with the iron. I was constipated for a while i tried everything even prunes and prune juice! yuk. but for about 4 days now iv been eating about 3 oranges a day and going for a little walk and guranteed im caught short and have to go. its all good fun!! lol xhavingbaby3 -
17.2 hours ago
Tamz- the numbness in your wrist is likely carpal tunnel syndrome, it can be brought on by pregnancy. I had it something awful with my 2nd pregnancy.
You can try wrapping your wrist with a tensor bandage, or wearing a carpal tunnel wrist brace at night.ksr1170 -
17.6 hours ago
Yes, the iron will certainly darken it and slow it down. Fun, fun, fun. As for the peeing, last night was a record for me. I think I woke up every hour to go to the bathroom. I'm surprised I don't feel more tired during the day. hotmamamary -
17.9 hours ago
hey katie88, if your taking iron supplement, it can also change the color of your poop.take it easy...katie88 -
18.8 hours ago
ok.. let me start off my saying I AM SORRY in advance for the TMI i am about to give you.. i was just wondering if anyone else had been having this... The last two times i went to the bathroom 'Number 2' my poop has been a VERY dark brown... like pretty much BLACK! i told my mom about this and she said that i must not be eating enough fruites and veggies.. BUT the strange thing is that my cravings have been fruits, veggies, and salads.... that is pretty much all i have been eating for the last 2 weeks! so not eating enough fruits and veggies is not the problem... i havent been going to the bath room as regularly as i usually do.. i wouldnt say that im constipated... BUT borderline... so i think that is why it looks so dark.. anyways, sorry again for the TMI but anyone else going through this?? hotmamamary -
19.7 hours ago
hi ladies, week 22 another milestone... has anyone still experiencing cramps... man last nite it strikes again, i feel like my baby is lying low, i feel the jabs and kicks on my lower abdomen close to my bikini line.anyways, i guess i just have to endure the cramping for 18 wks... k , have a good one everybody.dancewitme2628 -
19.8 hours ago
My little man is moving like crazy these days. So much that my stomach muscles actually hurt. Its gone from little flutters to thumping. I love it....tamz -
1 days ago
I have made myself start sleeping on my stomach. (I'm usually a back sleeper) I frequently wake up with my hand being numb, or my hip is hurting or numb. Anyone else experiencing this?jenni28 -
1 days ago
I'm 22 weeks and 2 days now! I still have not felt the baby move? Anyone else not felt anything yet????KrisieMae -
1 days ago
Okay ladies, anybody else having indigestion when trying to sleep or while sleeping? Twice within this week, I've had sever stomach issues and noticed I'm on my right side. Goes away when I'm on my left side and can pop some Tums. I had heartburn before with my first pregnancy, but this indegestion is killing me and waking me up!!shannon1125 -
1 days ago
This is my first baby, and I was wondering when is a good time to start registering at stores. Any advice would help =-) Thanks!shanice -
2 days ago
Hi Everyone, I've finally decided to join this site but have been following along week to week since I was 2mts pregnant. I'm having a little girl and I can't wait to meet her in Nov!
alicia- That list seems a little extreme.
~Alicia~ -
2 days ago
Has anyone ever heard about certain spices not being good for you or the baby??? I found this website http://www.geocities.com/beautyofmotherhood/pregnancy.html and it lists spices you should not eat! Let me know what you guys think...is this bogus?
peanuts mommy -
2 days ago
Well, I am back again. Seven short months ago I gave birth to a precious little girl. And according to my doctor I am now 22 weeks pregnant. That means I conceived when my baby was two months old. I had absolutely no symptoms. Until one day I thought wow that feels movement. I thought it couldn't be and sure enough it true. I am due 11-25-08 with a baby boy. I am nervous. My babies will be less than one year apart. peaches22 -
2 days ago
I am a newbie and is 22 weeks pregnant but the docs say that I may be 25 weeks!! I am so excited because this is my 2nd baby but my 1st boy... Id like to send congrats out to you all!!me-daddy-bump!! -
2 days ago
hi to all you week 22s!! love it now that i can feel baby moving more!! hope ur all ok! x xEmmaJD -
2 days ago
Who hoo! Im here. 22 weeks today and proper excited. Hope everyone ok. Not long left now. I didnt find out what sex the baby was at my scan and now im a bit jealous of hearing what everyone is having haha xxemmaflower987 -
2 days ago
Hello everyone.. i hope everyone is doing great!!! None of my friends are pregnant and none of them have ever been pregnant before.. well, yesterday we all went to lunch together and we were talking about my baby shower and the pregnancy and things like that... well then the topic went to sex and everyone was throwing their 2 cents in.... when i said something about sex their mouths hit the floor and they just stared at me and i was like 'WHAT? did i say something wrong??' and they were like, 'OMG your still having sex i cannot believe that' and then about 10,000 questions followed.. i had no problem answering the questions because i LOVE talking about my pregnancy every time i get a chance (lol) BUT they all seemed completly grossed out that i was having sex! (which really kinda pissed me off) anyways, one of my girlfriends was like 'when i get pregnant im not gonna work, stand, have sex, or do anything for that matter and i dont think you should either' i told her that alot of luxeries do come with being pregnant BUT your life cant just stop.... i deff still have to work for as long as i can so i can have money for the baby lol!!!! anyways, i guess i shoudlnt be complaining about my friends because they really have been so supporative during this pregnancy BUT they just really got on my nervous yesterday.. anyways, i hope everyone is doing great i just needed to VENT! lolhollywood21 -
2 days ago
newbie- I've had a few dreams that I lost my baby as well and so has my sister, I wouldn't worry about it I think its something we all worry about in the back of our head and its coming out in our dreams. I freaked out and was crying called my mom scared her half to death but she agreed it was just a dream the baby is fine. hope that helps you!gladek -
2 days ago
Its not the cat litter, but cat poop, and you just shouldn't touch it unless your cats are totally indoor cats and have been for at least six weeks (the shedding life of toxoplasmosis).
So if you have indoor cats, no worries, if you have indoor/outdoor cats, and are not sure if you are already immune to toxoplasmosis, then you should make sure to clean your hands thoroughly after changing litter, and change it often, as toxoplasmosis does not shed out of the feces until it is 24 hrs old. mommy2bwithtwins -
2 days ago
does any1 know about cat litter and bein prego? is it cant smell it or touch it?newbie-mami -
2 days ago
Bua :( I had a nightmare last night, I dreamt I lost my baby, I woke up crying, and I really hope my baby is ok.xXBatesXx -
2 days ago
Hey Girlies, has anyone else's boobs started leaking?????? xxxxxxxxxxxxpintpot -
2 days ago
newbiemomtobe - I've heard that sleeping on your back as long as its not on a hard surface is ok. I tend to go from my side to my back throughout the night and wake in the early hours but thats cause I have to go to the loo about every 3 hrs or so. You'll find as you get bigger it may become uncomfortable for you to sleep in your back, if you find it difficult to sleep on your side try putting a pillow under your bump for a bit of extra support. Or sleep in a reclining sitting postion with lots of pillows.newbiemomtobe -
2 days ago
My little man is kicking more now or poking - something. My hubby finally felt it - he was so overjoyed. Sleeping isn't 100% - not sure why but I seem to wake up at 2am ish and can't fall right back asleep. Strange huh? I am so concerned about sleeping on my back but I am going to check with my doctor because I have read sleep how your comfortable just get some sleep..:)MDL -
2 days ago
Trying to pick a middle name. If you'd like to help see the poll in my profile. THANKS!gladek -
2 days ago
Darlasmom-I think it just depends on the position the baby is in. My baby is turned head up (breech) right now, and I constantly feel movement and kicking around my pelvic bones, bladder, way inward. I still feel movements from the outside, but they are light. Darlasmom -
3 days ago
Does anyone else's babies kick inward more often than outward? I mostly feel it kicking my bladder and inside organs....it is the strangest feeling.lilbunbun -
3 days ago
Hairgal - I was also on progesterone until 12 weeks. I was worried about going off of it too, but the placenta is supposed to take over at that point. Everything is going super for me and it will for you too!pintpot -
3 days ago
Well where did week 21 go thats flown by, hope the rest of the pregnancy goes that quick. Seems theres nothing wrong with my little boys hearing was joking around last night saying he's not much of a footballer as I've only felt flutters up to this point. As if to prove a point he started giving his kicks some welly even his dad felt them, I just lay there in amazment for about 10-15mins (I've never felt him kick for that long either) while he was kicking away, I even can feel him moving away as I type this. newbie-mami -
3 days ago
Emmaflower, for what I understand, your body gives priority to your baby so the baby will take your vitamins and minerals if he doesn't have enough, so that leaves us mommies with a lack of vitamins and minerals. That's why we need to take extra vitamins to cover ourselfs and the baby's needs.
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Weee on friday we will try to find out the sex of our lil baby 'I'm so excited'
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3 days ago
anyone on progesterone and the doc told you it was time to stop? Im so nervous to go off because that is why i kept miscarrying. the doc said by 12 weeks im good to go but eek... im so scared!emmaflower987 -
3 days ago
I have a quick question about pre-natal vitimans... i am taking them... BUT some people have told me that they are for the baby... BUT i have also heard that the vitimans are actually for us (the mothers) because we are sharing everything with our baby and sometimes WE dont get the stuff we need... Does anyone know the answer to this?? Is the Pre-natal vitiman for us, or the baby, OR both??? (it doesnt really matter because either way i am going to take mine.. i take them at night and when i forget i feel like total crap the next day.. i was just wondering which was correct)militarymommie -
3 days ago
I had an U/S today and went from 24 weeks to 22 weeks
:( At least with my new due date my husband will beable to be home when she is bornmae -
3 days ago
Yay! 22 weeks today!
I love feeling her kick, its the most amazing thing ever. I can't wait until she gets bigger so that i can enjoy it more with daniel :]maty -
3 days ago
yohobaby: We were away this weekend with only 1 vehical-a company vehical of my mans.(that im not cleared to drive) Im not a very emotional person at all, but this past weekend he wouldnt take me to go shopping 45 min away to old navy and i got all emotional and was crying. I cried for like an hour. Stupid hormones! firsttimer26 -
3 days ago
kah1675 Mine have, apparently its mucus and the baby sucks out the rest to bring milk through if you plan to breast feed. My Mum has had 5 kids and she told me what it is. Dont push it out just leave it to come out naturally, the only thing I dont like about it is when I lean on them they leak. Yuk. And I wake up with dry white stuff on my nipples. I am also getting what feels like pins wanting to come out of my nipples. Its ok to deal with if you dont think about it. Its horrible stuff though. hollywood21 -
4 days ago
ah thank the lord! I was starting to feel like I was the only one! lol my sister is pregnant as well and she is due in aug and we have the same size belly but she is having problems with her pregnany she didn't eat so there for she didn't gain any weight but this is her 4th and with the other ones she was nice and healthy haha. I never had a problem with my bf sayin some girl on tv was hot now he says it and I just look down and I'm like yeah I don't look like that! I have a belly and I'm gaining weight that I can't help lol. I can go from happy as can be to crying and not wanting to leave the house. ugh! when will it stop :)