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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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butterblocksmom - 2 minutes ago
Stela...'they' say that when a woman is carrying a boy, she carries more out front, whereas if it is a girl, she carries wide. I don't buy it though...I think it all depends on the mom's body structure.

stelabela0507 - 32 minutes ago
Do you think u gain more weight depending on if ur having a girl or boy? Im having a girl and its seems my body has gotten wider. Do you think gender has anything to do with it?

mysurprisebaby - 52 minutes ago
I've gained 18lbs so far and I'm feeling great. I really think that your body just does what it needs to for the baby as I still exercise and eat pretty healthy and yet pounds are piling up. Docs or nurses have not made any comments on my weight so all is good. I think unless we go overboard and get like 20 chins we may have a problem :))) Happy 4th!!!

luciansmommy - 5.1 hours ago
Ps this is my last day in week 25!!! I start going to weekly appts at 28 weeks due to my being high risk. Next appt I have an ultra sound, nst, and regular appt! We're gonna be there at the docs office for about 3 hrs.

egonsmom - 5.1 hours ago
I am very glad to be in week 25 except that my hormones are driving me crazy. I had to go the hospital last night because I had a severe panic attack. In the past 3 day I have slept a total of 3 hours and I am so fatigued. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with panic attacks. I exercise daily, eat healthy, drink plenty of water, pray, I attend a couples group with my DH, and have little stress because I quit my job.

luciansmommy - 5.1 hours ago
Like I said b4 ladies, we'd all love to get back to our pre-preggo weight. I feel as if I have gained double my weight and I know I haven't. Last visit, he was right on the ball! Which makes me happy, but we went to the lake last weekend, and I didn't care I wore my 2 piece! I found new bright red stretch marks, but said to hell with it. Lol. My doc hasn't said a word to me about my weight, and I love the dude for that. Yes, my newest junk food craving is slimp jims or fruit cups I know, they are healthy, but been trying to eat a lil healthier with this one than I did my first.

jwest - 5.3 hours ago
Last appointment (23 weeks) I'd gained 18 lbs so far and I'm 140. I was a college athlete previous to becoming prego, so as long as I loose the weight I don't care. The doctor and nurse both were happy with my weight gain and I've been complimented like crazy that I look great for 25 weeks. Bit of a rant now.....my DH and I just walked up 13 flights of stairs because BOTH elevators are out at our apartment complex...o and we were lugging up groceries it was soo fun...NOT! I'm pooped now, I hate this apartment can't wait to move out of here, along with the elevators the air really doesn't work either and its never below o about 78-80 so its been miserable living here!! Sorry for the novel, hope all of you have a wonderful weekend and a great 4th!!

awaitingmyangel10 - 5.7 hours ago
Im glad I'm not the only one who has gained more that 15 pounds lol i already feel bad enough.. i am 5'7 and my weight prepregnancy flutuated when i wasnt working out (which i wasnt at the time) 140-150 and now at my last dr visit monday i weighed 175 i almost started crying i have never weighed that much in my life.. but my doctor said i was on point for the weight i should be gaining??? idk about that but all i want is junk food and its depressing me and i guess that is why..... im just so scared to keep all this on after the baby cuz i know i am still going to gain quite a bit more =/ at least since its a boy only my tummy has gotten bigger really.. i just cant wait to meet my lil boy cuz it will all be worth it!

MiniOface - 6.4 hours ago
Here is the link if your interested in reading about them
http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20090528/pregnancy-weight-gain-new-guidelines

MiniOface - 6.5 hours ago
I think doctors are starting to focus on weight gain more because of the new guidelines that were released a few weeks ago. It was the first time they included 'obese' (their words not mine) women. I know they were published in the US not sure about other countries.

normalee - 8.1 hours ago
i hate to say it but i like junk food. i know its bad but i dont have it all the time just once in a while. i just want to get back down to the 184 mark from where i before i was pregnant wasnt small but was a size 13 which is that bad right. ?

carmensmomma - 8.2 hours ago
luciansmommy- i hope mine does too. I weighed 126 pre prego with my daughter lost 10 lbs first few months then went up to 146 the day of delivery. 5 days after that i weighed 111. I doubt thats going to happen this round but it would be great, i'm cofident i'll go back to normal size or close but i think its gonna take some time... I don't eat alot of junk food or n-e thing like that but for sum reason my body keeps packing on the pounds,lol.

normalee - 8.3 hours ago
when it comes to the whole weight thing my dr has never say anything about it.i think all of my weight has went to the baby and tummy area and also my second chin LOL

luciansmommy - 8.6 hours ago
Hey norma, yeah it'll come off. Just I'd love to lose it right after birth. Lol I'd even love to be comfy at the moment.

butterblocksmom - 8.7 hours ago
I should also mention that I am not happy about how much I've gained but everybody reacts differently so if you're not doing anything too out of control, your body does what it needs to do!

butterblocksmom - 8.8 hours ago
I started at 153 and I am 181 now....no one is concerned (not doctors, not nurses). I think the doctors that freak out if you've gained 20 lbs or less at this point are kuckooooooo

samalawl - 9.9 hours ago
i dont even know how much i weighed or how much i weigh now, im gonna get the figures next time i see my doctor, my midwife has never even weighed me!

normalee - 10.6 hours ago
luciansmommy i know everyone else seems like they were all tiny when the started I was 184 and at my last appointment last week at 24 weeks i weighed 200. sometimes i feel so big. oh well at least i have the hope i will lose most of the weight since this time i will be breast feeding.

MiniOface - 11.3 hours ago
Yay! Week 25 =)

luciansmommy - 12.1 hours ago
Yeah, that's understandable then! But I'm naturally high risk; hypothyroidism and type 1 diabetes, this time around diabetes not too bad, but hypothyroidism is outta control! Hence the weight gain being so bad this time! Ugh! I wanna be skinny again! Lol b4 I got pg, I was told I was too thin and that I need to eat more. Lol

nadz31 - 13.3 hours ago
Wait a minute I thought 15 pounds was a normal weight gain at this stage! Why are we all freaking out? I gained 18 pounds and counting the nurse said to be careful but it was not that bad!

AshRock - 20 hours ago
luciansmommy ~ yeah, when I was first told about his 200lb rule I thought it was weird and stupid, but once you see how tiny the Japanese women are and the fact that they only gain about 15 to 20 pounds their entire pregnancies it kind of makes you understand it a little better. The place I go is kind of like what a birthing center would be in the states. If you're high risk or over 200 pounds they send you to the local hospital and no one wants to go there, it's AWFUL!

mommyof2b1g - 21.3 hours ago
Candilou- I wouldn't be worried about gaining 15 lbs unless your doctor says to start to worry. Your DOCTOR. Not a nurse. She apparently doesn't really know what she is talking about when the weight a person is supposed to gain is variable. Go to the March of Dimes website it gives charts of how much. I weighed 210 (honestly didn't look it)with my first son, gained 49; 230 with my second son, lost 6 gained 6; now with my daughter so far started at 245 and weigh 258. I am 24 weeks preggo. Granted my first son weighed 9 lbs and second weighed almost 8 1/2 lbs. My doctor says he expects me to gain at least 25 pounds. Def don't want to but if he says I need to then if it happens then it happens. He is one of the top notch doctors at the hospital around here and he delivered both my sons. There is a lot more than just your weight needing to be gained, such as placenta, amniotic fluid, and baby weight. Good luck!

stelabela0507 - 22.8 hours ago
I saw my doctor on tuesday and she put me on a diet! I've gained 17 lbs so far but I was overweight to begin with. I was 154 when I first got pregnant and im 171 now but I'm only 5'2! I've been told to cut out the sweets, starchs, juices and sodas... ughhhh... no more burger, fries and coke for me... =(

luciansmommy - 23.2 hours ago
Wow, u all must me tiny! I was 185 at the begining of my pregnancy, so far I've gained about 40, but I've got other medical issues thatve gone wrong. But I'm not tiny either, I'm 6'. The whole thing about over 200 lbs, that's just weird.

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!

AshRock - 1 days ago
Just wanted to chime in on the weight gain thing. I live on a small Naval base in southern Japan and I have to use a Japanese Ob/Gyn. He's awesome though, that's where I had my youngest daughter. He only has one rule that still scares me...he won't see you anymore if you get over 200 pounds. While i'm not there yet I got pretty close by the end of my pregnancy with my 2nd (my ending weight was 180). I have friends that have said he has lectured them for gaining 20 pounds their entire pregnancy while he NEVER lectured me and I gained 55 with my daughter and so far have already gained 28 with this one. If the Japanese doctor isn't lecturing me for already gaining that much this nurse has no right to lecture someone for only gaining 15 pounds. That would inspire me to gain more just to tick that nurse off...haha!

luciansmommy - 1 days ago
Mommy- yeah, I did that with my 1st pregnancy, and am starting it again with my second. If ur worried just talk to the ob. I didn't fully stop lactating after my son, until he was 22 mos old. I stopped breastfeeding at 15 mos. Lol

sem54 - 1 days ago
normalee- it was in Sealy. My coworker said it's just outside of Houston. I'll have to google!

normalee - 1 days ago
sem54 where in teas did that happen i live in south texas but havent heard about it?

normalee - 1 days ago
Mandy-N-Eoins-Peanut- you go every 6 weeks to get checked by your dr? sorry your day sucked i have those every once in awhile.

candilou - 1 days ago
Mandy- Yikes!! I have never heard of anything that stupid! Why didnt they just send you to your Doc? That sucks chick I hate your whole day was a wreck! But look on tha bright side..quality time with tha man!

Mandy-N-Eoins-Peanut - 1 days ago
Ok so I had my hospital appointment today. Total nightmare cos I forgot until late last night that I actually had to go...and in the mean time I had made plans to get my bathroom suite (the one with the whirlpool bath that's been sitting out the back garden rotting away for the last six months) installed and some rooms painted today...gah...naturally I wasn't going to let Eoin away with it so I dragged him with me instead of leaving him home to paint and stuff. So we got to the hospital at 12.10pm and got back out at 2pm and all they done in all that time was test my wee, (no protein yay!) and blood pressure (completely normal yay) and have a feel of my belly. They didn't even do the GD test I was so worried about. Told me to come back in 3/4 weeks to have it done and come back in 6 weeks for another check up. Am I being a bit bitchy for resenting the fact that I have to travel an hour to the hospital, sit there for two hours, and an hour home, all for something my GP could have done? I mean four hours for something that would have taken 15 mins in my doctor's office...

candilou - 1 days ago
Thats for the advise/opinions guys! I do appreciate it! SEM- I am completly disgusted..OMG..If I could have 5 minutes with whomever stated that OH I would make them regret life in general!!! I wanna vomit!!

carmensmomma - 1 days ago
candilou- that nurse is stupid...lol. i went from 100 lbs to 132 and no one has said crap to me... i'd take what she said with a grain of salt 128 is awsome for being 6 months prego!!

mommyforthe1sttime- my boobs also leak... i actually brought this up a few weeks ago... i looked it up and it said it was normal to start round 5-6 months.. I was kinda worried about if i wasw leaking so earlie would i be dried up by the time Addison came, but its fine.

mandeb - 1 days ago
candilou - Sounds like she is retarded. Ive gained 30 so far and my Dr only says that anything over about 30-35lbs will just be my problem to loose later cause its not baby related. Dont worry yourself. 15lbs is not bad at all! Everyone cant gain the same amount or way.

MommyForThe1stTime - 1 days ago
so this morning, my boobs just started leaking, well my right one lol... has this happend to anyone else yet?! isnt it a little to early?! with my son i didn't start leaking until just after he was born... unless i would try and squeeze some out.

jeffsbabymama - 1 days ago
did anyone else have to take the 3 hour glucose test? did you get nauseaus? I have to go back at 12 to have my blood checked again. i'm very woozy

sem54 - 2 days ago
OMG. Only in Texas. Did anyone see that article on CNN about the day care that was hiding children in storage sheds and closets? Even worse are the comments that people are leaving about this article! Someone actually wrote, 'If you can afford to stay home with your children, DON'T HAVE ANY.' Does this turn anyone else's stomach?!?

candilou - 2 days ago
Good Morning all! Well I went to my doctor yesterday and yes she was on vacation so I seen her nurse. Everything looks great other than her basically telling me I'm a fatass! She told me no sweets and no bread...WHATS LEFT? OMG So ok I have only gained 15 pounds is that so bad? I went from 113 to 128. Am I too big??

AshRock - 2 days ago
Sam- thanks for the info. I tried leaving it uncovered for a while today, but my dang cat likes to bite toes and he kept going for that one toe! I'm leaving it uncovered as much as possible except for when he starts biting it or when I have to go somewhere. Cover it up so I won't get anything in it. Thanks again!

samalawl - 2 days ago
Ashrock only cover it if u need to, the more u cover it the more moist is stays and therefore bacteria grows and u r more prone to infection so put anti-septic on it and leave it in the open unless there is a chance it will get dirty then put a cover on it for as minimal time as possible...i've learnt this in my nurse training x

AshRock - 2 days ago
Thanks for your suggestions. I figure as long I keep it clean and covered i'll be fine. My husband just freaks out when something happens to me...haha.

MommyForThe1stTime - 2 days ago
well, i had my 25 week appt today and everything looked good.. i go again in a month, then start on going every 2 weeks until 36 weeks then i'll go everyweek. i have to go get my glucose test done.. i hate doing those..

normalee - 2 days ago
AshRock-- you should be fine as long as you keep it clean and keep the dirt out of it.

christinesc - 2 days ago
AshRock- I would just cover it up, maybe after putting some Neosporin or something like that on it. Also, I would clean it with alcohol once a day and let it air out for a little while.

miraclebaby24 - 2 days ago
Ashrock-Maybe you should call the hospital and ask if they think you should come in ...just to be on the safe side

AshRock - 2 days ago
Hi Ladies, this is a little off topic, but I wanted some advice. I broke about half of my toe nail off of my big toe yesterday and my husband is all freaking out telling me I need to go to the doctor before it gets infected. Has anyone ever done this and had it get infected? I know several people that have broken their toe nails off like this, but I don't know if they had to go to the doc or what. Just wondering because I don't want to feel stupid about going to the doctor...lol.

luciansmommy - 2 days ago
Candi- we're all right now stressed too, and I know for me I have 2 emotions b*tch and crying. I was never like this with my first son. I've also been on pelvic rest for 2 mos and I know that's adding to my stress. But 2pm!!!! Damn, we all would love sleep! Lol

candilou - 2 days ago
Luciansmommy- We have not really argued alot we just arent a couple that has ever really done that but here lately he just doesnt understand anything! He is laidoff from work and stresses about that well like i told him he stresses about being laidoff I stress about him being laidoff, money, having a human inside of me, my work, my lack of sleep, labor,stretch marks and many others so I really dont wanna hear him complaining! He has it made sitting at home daily watching his ESPN and sleeping till 2pm!!! YIKES sorry ladies I am having a moment.

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