
This week your baby's crown-to-rump length is around 8.4 inches and your baby will weigh approximately 1.2 pounds. Although it weighs a little over a pound at this point, your growing baby is still tiny. Your uterus can easily be felt 1.5 to 2 inches above your bellybutton. The fetus does not appear to have much room in the uterus anymore, but as your pregnancy progresses, space gets much tighter!
Because your uterus is expanding and putting a great amount of pressure on your abdomen, you might get stretch marks. Your weight gain may also be taking a toll on your body at this point. Many pregnant women experience backaches, bladder problems, sore feet and fatigue that affect their daily routines. You might also have some nasal stuffiness or nosebleeds.
Your baby's face is basically complete now. The fetus's eyes are close together on the front of his face and they are still shut. Your baby's ears have moved into their final position on the sides of his head. Where they are now is where they will be when your baby is born! Hair will continue to grow on his scalp and his eyelashes are well developed. Most of your baby's features look the same as they will at birth. Because your growing baby is getting plumper, he no longer has room in your tummy to do cartwheels and somersaults.
Now is a good time to ask about prenatal classes being offered in your area. Many local hospitals offer classes for expectant women and their families. You should aim to complete the classes approximately one month before your due date.
You may sometimes get a stitch-like pain in your side from time to time. It's simply the muscles of the uterus stretching.
the unborn child is covered with a fine, downy hair called lanugo. Its tender skin is protected by a waxy substance called vernix. Some of this substance may still be on the child's skin at birth at which time it will be quickly absorbed.
The child practices breathing by inhaling (up to a liter/day) amniotic fluid into developing lungs.
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4.6 hours ago
anyone else here w/ their partners in the military and they left while you weren't showing just to come back to a baby belly?! I just realized mine will be back soon... in about a month from deployment and well, I'm 24 wks... he left when I was only 3 mths and wasn't showing at all. This is the first baby for both of us so now I don't know what to think!? I've been out shopping for clothes but nothing seems to fit right when it comes to him seeing me!! I know this is a ridiculous concern but just wondering if anyone else is being faced w/ this...?Monica G. -
5.8 hours ago
Internationaljethostess. I don't see what you've previously stated as male bashing...I believe that you have had experiences in your life which have caused you to form and opinion, and who are we to judge YOUR feelings? No one, I'm 29 and I've been married for 7 years (together 10) what I've personally experienced in my husband is that what I call selfish, he calls me not understanding. which I'll probably never understand...however what I do know, is that we all love differently, and communicate differently, If you can pick up this book called the 5 love langagues, it's a great book and it helped me understand how my husband loves and why he reacts the way he does towards me...also another book I've read is called 'personality profile, understanding yourself so that you can understand others...that's another great book, I'm all into understanding the human mind and heart,(my major in college was physcology) I just love people and have lots of Hope in even the most unlovable person.internationaljethostess -
6.3 hours ago
I would like to apologise to everyone about my bitterness towards men. I have just discovered that my baby's father has been internet dating AGAIN after giving him a second chance and I feel like a f*$%ing idiot!! Please give me strength to have to deal with this narcissist for the rest of my baby's life.Alex143 -
7.6 hours ago
Im having a super mixed baby also Im mixed black white and hispanic and my baby daddy is mixed black and white so i really cant wait to see what the baby look like i'll post more pic of me and some of my baby daddy so u can see im hopeing the baby get my babydaddy's green eyes!!!gr82bmommy -
7.6 hours ago
First day in week 24! WEEK 24!!!! Time flies. Lovin' it though. Lovin' it!!! mamatess -
7.8 hours ago
I am having a bi-racial baby. Can't wait to see what she will look like. My boyfriend SWEARS she will have my eyes. He's dark black, I'm Scottish white, with blue eyes.incubator -
10.3 hours ago
I've been having swelling in my feet on and off...and they ache too! Does anyone have a recommendation for shoes?mommatiff3 -
10.4 hours ago
Hello ladies. Well as most of you know I was finally given an answer to the sex of my baby....ITS A GIRL !! What a long ride that was. Not knowing was driving me crazy !! So doc said hes 90% sure. However since I was told boy so early Im still not able to believe its 100% girl quite yet. Take a look at the U/S on my page and let me know what you think. Thanks !!MALACHIsMOM -
12.6 hours ago
I am just curious, how many of you have/ are having a mixed baby? I have a three year old and another on the way they are white/black. I was just wondering.cat4e1221 -
13.3 hours ago
Well last day in week 24. This is going by so fast. Pretty soon we will all be able to see and hold are little bundles of joy. I am excited because then it wont be so HOT! Gosh this heat is killing me. HOpe you all are doing well. heart strings -
13.7 hours ago
SO COOL!!! I am sitting at work and my son just kicked me three times and I seen it. VERY cool. Too bad no one was around to share this with me. MALACHIsMOM -
14 hours ago
I am so sick of male bashing. There are alot of horrible men and women for that matter in the world. Instead of having a negative attitude and promoting all this anger and hate why don't we try to take a different approach. I have some amazing and some crappy men in my life and I prefer to focus on the good ones and let the crappy ones go. I guess that since I am raising a son I get offended when people call all men selfish, etc. I am raising a man and will do everything I can to teach him to be a wonderful human, husband and father someday. I hope that some/most of you feel the same.
Also as far as pregnacy goes for men, it is a totally different experience from ours. If you have taken and psychology courses or read some parenting books you may have learned some of these differences. One of the most shocking things to me was that many fathers feel jealous of the baby. I am just saying that we don't all know everything and that we should all look into things farther before judging.BabyEby3 -
14.5 hours ago
It has been so long since I have had a child when does the every two week visit start? At like 32 weeks? I cant remember. I feel like I am going to pop today for some reason I am having alot of trouble breathing. Maybe I am just getting to fat LOL!! Good luck ladies!!!kamo -
14.7 hours ago
Last day in Week 24! Wow, wow, wow! This is the fastest ride, I've ever looked forward to! We're almost there ladies! See you in week 25!KateyBaby -
15 hours ago
I just got back from my midwife appointment and everything is great! I am measuring exactly where I should be for 24 weeks and babys heartbeat was 150bpm :)
my next appointment they mentioned if I wanted to do gluclose testing...should I do it?? my midwife said its not recommended if you don't want it done. any suggestions?Impatientmum -
15.1 hours ago
I've just been to the midwife and been told that i have sugar in my urine and now i have to book up and go for a glucose tolerance test. I didnt think this could happen so early. Im now worrying what the result will be and weather the baby's ok. I also spoke to her about my b strep and she said a c section would be safer for the baby. Im fed up cause nothings going to plan. X kristalsfirst -
15.4 hours ago
I am using formula to feed my son and have a water softener. I was told different answers from different people to weather i have to sterilize the water i mix with or not. A lot of people said I dont because the water softener takes out the hard chlorine in the water and makes it so ur pipes dont release the bad stuff in the water. Our water has been really good since we got out softener (about a year ago) but i dont want to put my son at any risk. A lot of people said it was fine and that if i was concerened about it that everyone in my familys water should be sterilized not just the babys. Anyways, any insight on this would be great :) thanks. Also could you please write back on my page as I am from week 38. Thaanks and goodd luck everyone
lorraineg03 -
15.5 hours ago
I just came from my OB visit.. Im measuring 27.. but Im only 23 weeks along... is anyone else measuring large?? Shodl I be concerned?? She wants me to get an ultrasound at my next visit in 4 weeksinternationaljethostess -
18 hours ago
Monica, I really admire your faith in men. Unfortunately my experience is that on the whole they are self absorbed so sometimes only likely to come out of the 'man cave' when THEY feel like it. Not for the emotional wellbeing of their loved ones who would rather have a hug, a loving word and tenderness than money in their pockets. I hope to stand corrected in time, but at 38 I've yet to meet a selfless man.Monica G. -
20 hours ago
Kaycie1...I understand that things are hard, as most people. I'm sure more people are feeling the crunch, even those that have money.... Kaycie1 your husband is doing what most men would do at this time, his bent is to be a provider, as women we are nurturers, therefore we are more concerned about the wellbeing of our families and making sure that everyone is emotionally okay, and that we have stability in our homes, our husbands on the other hand have desires for our families to be provided for, and to make sure that we are safe, and protected. Once the baby is here daddy mode will kick in, and all will be well but for now, let him go through this journey until he crosses that path that is pleasing to himself, and where he desires his family to be, he'll come out of the 'man cave' and once he does, be there with open arms. :o)tracie85 -
20.5 hours ago
hi all, just wanted a quick moan really. i've got a really bad cold and am really suffering today i dont have any energy to do anything :-( yesterday was my 1st wedding anniversary and my 2 yr old daughter was ill bless her. otherwise baby is doing fine moving lots. saw the midwife last wk and my fundal height is fine - was at 23 so was dead on, although does look as though i have another water infection. no sighns of getting pre-eclampsia again so far anyway. hope your all feeling better within yourselves than i am. damn this cold!!4th time -
1 days ago
Hay every1, hope all the mummy's are doing well. Has any one else had to have there labour stopped? I started yesterday morning and by the night i was in so much pain i had to go to A&E They gave me a few injections and say my baby's was fine then sent me home. Really worried about this now. Any thoughts???MALACHIsMOM -
1 days ago
I still get away with sleeping on my side/stomache. I keep one leg up and it makes a pocket for my baby. I probably won't be able to do it past this week. I am runing out of room. I am plenty big to so I am glad that I figured a way to do it.butterflybaby98 -
1 days ago
woo hoo, fist day in week 24. this week is the first time i've experienced (since getting preggo) that I can no longer sleep on my tummy. I know that i've lasted longer than most at this point, but I'm a tummy sleeper and I find it very hard not to be able to do this. I can not sleep on my back at all so sleeping on my side with a pillow or hubby to hug, seems to help a little. besides that I havent been able to much much sleep!! any suggestions?dueoct262008 -
1 days ago
has anyone one else been told what they think the weight is of their baby... i have already come down with pre eclampsia again!! and trying to make it to 30 weeks on the site says baby should weight little over a pound i was told today she is around 2.2-2.4 so im happy with that so farkaycie1 -
1 days ago
well i think i am going to try to lay down after the sweet and sour day i have had. hopefully it gets better. i just feel like breaking down and crying all night. i might not be able to be on here tomorrow because i think my bill is due and i havent been able to pay it. so just in case , i will talk to u guys in a couple days or so. hope everyone is doing good and stays healthy. kaycie1 -
1 days ago
i totally understand how u feel. its like they dont care or something, and it hurts that they are like that. the only time my husband has talked to the baby is on 4th of july when he had a buzz from drinking a couple beers. amandaellaangel -
1 days ago
Does anyone else feel like there huband, partner, boyfriend isn't interested in you or the baby? Do they touch your belly and talk to the baby? There is NO way my husband would talk to the baby and he never puts his hand on my belly to feel the baby move. I keep comenting i'm the only one who cares, all he ever responds with is 'I care'. So easy to say it but show it for once would be nice. We don't talk about baby names, and i've been trying to set up the nursery on my own. No point trying to explain to him how i feel because he never listens, just interupts me and tells me i'm wrong. *sigh* kaycie1 -
1 days ago
i dont know about other countries, but USA is in a recession right now, so is anyone else in the US having money problems?? it really sucks right now how expensive everything is and how much money is not coming in. i m just wondering because i am fighting with my husband once again about money. i am so tired of it. he is not even excited about the baby anymore because he is so stressed about money. it just seems that he is constantly like this and it sucks!!i try so hard to stay positive, but it doesnt help with him. i told him that u cant enjoy the good times without the bad, but he doesnt believe me. i wish he could at least be happy to know that we are having another healthy baby girl, and to know that its a blessing and who cares that we cant go out to eat all the time or go on vacations, but he doesnt think of it that way. its hard without me working , but no one will hire me being pregnant, and besides we have 3 other kids too. well if anyone else is having this problem let me know i am really upset about this. sorry to post such a long comment but i needed to get it off my chest. SuMiMommy -
1 days ago
My OBGYN has been measuring the fundal height since 16 weeks !! Shall see her this Friday - am sure she will measure it again !!KaitlynDC6 -
1 days ago
My doc. started measuring fundal height when I was 19 weeks (she tried before but couldn't find my uterus). I, too, am measuring 'big for how far along I am.' She didn't say how many cm, but I do know that I'm measuring bigger than 23 weeks (I am from 23 weeks:)). We knew from our 'big' ultrasound, though, that our 'little' girl is supposedly in the 94th percentile for size, which is funny because I had been so worried that she wasn't growing! That's what I get!! :) I do know that i would much rather her measure a little bigger than too small. baby1@38 -
1 days ago
My Dr measured my fundal height at my last appt. (a month ago)but she didn't tell me what it was and I didn't ask. I go again Wednesday...so I'll ask this time.Joy-S -
1 days ago
They've been measuring my fundal height since I reached 13 weeks. Maybe it's just a Minnesota thing?!?charlie2000 -
1 days ago
Joy-S when did the dr begin measuring your fundal heigh? My dr has not started doing it yet. How about everyone else? Dustyrose001 -
1 days ago
I dont know why but I feel like this is a really important mark in my pregnancy for some reason- random week but I just feel like Ive accomplished something lol, weird- anyway, my baby will do the same thing, hes comfortable with me and its like he knows my touch from somebody elses already. If its a voice hes familiar with he'll kick for them but other than that my fiance is lucky if he can get more than a couple of kicks- hes a mammas boy :)Joy-S -
1 days ago
BabyEby - YES, my little guy does the exact same thing. I keep telling people that he's already making a liar out of me since he stops moving the second someone else's hand hits my belly. Frustrating for sure!!!BabyEby3 -
1 days ago
Does anyone else's baby stop kicking everytime you touch your stomach? The baby can be kicking like crazy and as soon as I tell someone to feel it stops and wont start again untill they move there hands what the heck I think it is already a stubborn baby.mommatiff3 -
1 days ago
Well just got back from the docs, and ITS A GIRL !!!! Well I was told hes 90% sure so I guess Im taking it. I get my 3D Thursday for a little more verification. I feel so relieved. shellyc -
1 days ago
Belly I know what you are talking about the low kicking that feels like it is in your butt LOL I thought that I was crazy!!!Joy-S -
1 days ago
Quick Question:
I'm not worried about this, but at my appointment today my fundal height (which should be relative to how many weeks you are along i.e, 24 weeks = 24 cm) was measuring 27 cm! That's like I'm 27 weeks along!! Did anyone else measure this much bigger???
I also posted a blog about the appointment on my page. Feel free to check it out!!tish06 -
1 days ago
hehe i finally got one thing off of my list of things to buy...i finally bought a breast pump today lol...maybe next time i get paid ill get some clothes...although my mom has already spent 150 on that and blankets lolpenney711 -
1 days ago
I've been feeling Maranda kick more and more each day. Especially where my panty line is. But...my hubby still has not felt her yet. Her kicks are getting stronger each day but just not strong enough yet. :)penney711 -
1 days ago
JsMomAndOneMoreComing,
Hey I thing chocolate covered strawberries would be cute but some how personailized them. Are you hosting your own shower? I have some friends hosting mine but not for sure about party favors. I think having party favors is a cute idea. Maybe you could wrap up the chocolate covered strawberries in something that has your baby's name on it. But I don't see anything wrong with it. Most of my friends have never had party favors at their showers. Maybe one did have some bubble gum cigars to give out. I think I purchased those for their shower. I might have to check on-line regarding this topic. I would hate to ask the girls to do my party favors but I might do some as well. By the way...when do you plan on having your baby shower? I think we are hoping to have ours the last week of August or the second week of September. I think I will be 31 weeks at the end of August, almost 32 weeks. I don't think that is too early for a baby shower. Also, congrats on your pregnancy!!!!!
PenneyImpatientmum -
1 days ago
Me and my partner have been set on the name 'kennedy crystelle' for our little girl but recently our 5 year old son has come up with the name 'princess beautiful' it is so sweet that he thought of it all by himself but im so worried about upsetting him when we dont call her it. I think its a cute name for a baby but not for when she's a adult. I feel so guiltyXadriennella -
1 days ago
Hi, ladies and congratulations on your pregnancies! I am considering a natural childbirth and have had endometriosis for 20+ years. If you have endometriosis and have had a natural childbirth, will you please write to me on my page? heart strings -
1 days ago
I have been sore all day. I know its not streching of my uterus or ligament pain. I don't know how to explain it. But my entire belly is tender. Anyone else feel crappy? Bending over hurts now too. I think I may call my doctor, it has me concerned because I haven't felt this way before. I wonder if I am getting sick?!?!TammyJo -
1 days ago
impatientmum, internal scan is a wand dildo looking ultrasound wand lol and yes you can see baby unless they dont let you in case something is concerning them, you can hear heartbeat that way too!mommy2be9911 -
1 days ago
Hi everyone, I'm from week 26 but I have a serious question... Does anyone know if it is legal for an OB doctor to refuse to see you because your previous clinic lost your records? I just got home from training in the air force and my clinic lost my OB records from the base I was training at. Now the local hospital refuses to see me at all because I'm so far along in my pregnancy but I really need an appointment. Someone please help me.TammyJo -
1 days ago
js mom, any favors are great got a pic of them? I'd love a shower, but my family thinks on your 6th kid, no way, funny havent had one since my first kid but oh well, I have everything for kole, full bureau of clothes, diapers, car seat, bed, changing table etc, so I'm basically all set just wish somene throw a small party just to celebrate :sigh:Impatientmum -
1 days ago
Hi all i have an appointment on friday for a internal scan. Has anyone here had this? I was told i wont be able to see the baby is this true. im so confused about it all.