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.
mum-2-B - 2 minutes ago
Wow there has been some big issue talks recently. Mama Bri - Although you have different parenting styles (and i think most people do in some way or another) it is really good that you are talking about what you want now before the child is born. good luck in coming to some decisions... On a personal note.. .i had my check up appointment yesterday and have some how put on 10lbs in 1 month. HOW THE HECK IS THIS POSSIBLE? The Dr. said that it may be water weight and to stay away from salt.. but still thats a bit scary!. The bub looks good and all is where it should be.. yay :)
MamaLuvnJah - 1 hours ago
My BH contractions seem to only happen in the evening. I try to get all my chores done early. Then I'm laying down on the couch for the rest of the evening. It's sucks cause their is still so much to do. Oh well, I just have to get used to letting the house go for now.
hopefully3 - 1.1 hours ago
Akid- wow we are in the same boat hun! i find that my kids are much worse when dh is gone. i know it can be so frustrating and emotionally draining! I cant imagine being on bed rest at the same time. i find that if you stay firm and calm at the same time you get a better response. My kids go in time out when they start up (which i may add is a task in itself getting them to stay there!). If you find anything that works wonders please let Me know. My kids have had a great deal of change moving across country away from family and with the baby on the way so i am hoping its just a stage! Good luck!
MamaLuvnJah - 1.9 hours ago
mama Bri- me and my hubby disagree sometimes on discipline. But I'm like a mama bear protecting her cub and he does what I say go's. I won't let him be rough w/ our child. He does agree w/ me after he sees it's the best way to handle it. I grew up in a household where my mom let my step dad beat the crap out of me. I don't believe in spanking because of that. Mind over matter. Your in control not your kid. I come up w/ better solutions then my hubby, cause I'm the one watching nanny911 and supernanny on TV for tips. I do a lot of reading on the internet on how to deal w/ my son's age and what problems and solutions might happen. I believe in only time out's and standing firm and consistent. Talking it out and finding solutions. It works so far and my son is only 19 mths old. Please get him to take the birthing classes which teach you how to take care of a baby, parenting classes and CPR classes. Check your local Health Dept have free classes. I know that W.I.C. offer them.
andbabymakes6 - 1.9 hours ago
akid, although my kids are 14 and 16, i do have 2 step kids that are 3 and 4... They tend to act out too. I guess kids have their days just like us adults do! also, i think they can sense change... they know a new baby is comin and may be acting out due to that... i would continue to use the normal discipline (whatever you normally use) and dont let them slack just because... Stay firm and they will get back on track. maybe even ask them why they are acting out and let them know its not acceptable behavior.
akid - 2.4 hours ago
Hey I have a question for all the ladies who have kids already... My kids(age 2&3) have been so bad lately....I don't know what to do with them. Time outs and taking toys have not worked. My husband has been out of town this week and working a lot latley so I don't know if this has anything to do with it or not. I'm on bed rest and having a hard time dealing with them. I have notice that when people come over (My mothers group is bring me dinner everynight to help out God Bless them.)they are just jumping off the chairs (which is not allowed at all and they never do anyother times) they are just throwing toys again not allowed and never do anyother time. My oldest is being mean to people and just walked up to them and hits(shes a sweet girl that has never done this before) I hate when someone comes over I feel like a bad mother because I know my kids don't act like that anyother time. I don't know what to do??? Help!!!!
babybysuprise - 5.6 hours ago
Hey ladies,supposedly this is my first day in week 25, had my ob appt today. Doc said that from my last sono my due date might be Feb 23!!! I have another sono on monday to confirm! Also my doc said that from the genetic tests they did last time it seem that future generations not the baby might have chromosone X 4ome sort of genetic disorder. Any one heard of this?? He said maybe my grand kids or great grandkids will need testin for thatm Kinda scary but at least my lil man is healthy.
hopefully3 - 5.7 hours ago
Just got back from my doctors visit and u/s! Baby is so cute! He is now in breach position and was playing with his feet! It was adorable! i go back in 3 weeks for my 3d u/s and doctors visit oh and the dreaded glucose test! Lol i was so paranoid it was going to be today and i have been eating brownies like crazy! Yummy they are so good! Lol! i am so happy! Got to see baby and they said everything looks great and he is healthy! Still measuring 2 weeks ahead but she said not to worry and they will just keep an eye on it!
roosa - 6.2 hours ago
Glad to be in week 25 - one week closer..
akid - 6.6 hours ago
Hi everyone.....I'm happy to say my husband is coming home tonight!! It's been a long week and I've missed him so much this week. So have my girls!!!!
lil.pigz - 7.8 hours ago
Mama Bri- AS scarry as it sounds, time seems to change everything. My DH had the same stupid and ignorant attitude towards raising children when I was pregnant with our 1st. We were both 17. He came from a MESSED up family, and I worried he would carry on the same crap to our kids. His whole world changed when the baby was born, and so did his attitude with every day that passed. Now 5 kids later, he babies and spoils our kids, and lives by the words that he wants them to have EVERYTHING in life he was never given and all the love he was denied.To the point where I think he goes overboard and they get more than they deserve. My family was scared he would be a nightmare, but 17 yrs later, he is the best dad to our kids. Don't sweat it now, your DH will have a change of heart when baby is born and grows. I have NO idea why some guys think like that? Like we would ever let them treat our kids in such a way!
TiffsFirstTime - 7.8 hours ago
MamaBri- by the way, the psychologist Alice Miller specializes in the area of child abuse and neglect (she is extremely anti-spank) so you could try to get him to read one of her books. Such as Banished Knowledge (she is a bit on the extremist side).
TiffsFirstTime - 7.9 hours ago
hopefully 3- you are so lucky! I want another ultrasound! hehe
TiffsFirstTime - 8 hours ago
MamaBri- it sounds like your husband is ready to continue the cycle of abuse that he endured. That is a very dangerous mindset. Punishing a child before anything is done will just confuse them and make them feel alone. Also, using spankings as punishment is questionable because it will teach your child that it is ok to hit. I agree with Angelic 100%. It doesn't sound like your husband would be willing to get counseling but I think that would be a good idea, or even some parenting classes that you could go to together. The laws do differ from state to state as far as leaving a child alone but you have the power to say no. I wish you the best of luck for your child's sake. I was abused and neglected as a child and am currently studying psychology so I know what that sort of parental treatment leads to.
hopefully3 - 9.2 hours ago
Last day in week 25! Woohoo! i am off to my ultrasound and doctors appointment! Cant wait to see my lil boy again!
AngelicB1437 - 15.6 hours ago
Mama Bri - That sounds like a very frustrating situation! I know I would rather err on the side of caution and be over protective than under, and my DH is the same way. The only suggestions I have are to find research and laws in support of your views. It is illegal to leave any child under the age of 12 (I think in ALL US States anyway) home alone for ANY period of time without adult supervision. Any child left alone over night under a certain age can be turned in to Social Services for neglect and abandonment. Spanking is considered child abuse, esp. when done before anything is done wrong. I personally have popped my 4 yr old on the butt many times for behavior problems, and a couple times on the mouth for her attitude and backtalking but I only use it as a last resort. I really hope you are able to work out these issues because they are some pretty big ones from what I can tell. Maybe time and having a little one will change his views on what is and is not okay but I know that doesn't always happen. I wish you the best of luck!
Mama Bri - 15.7 hours ago
Wow, had an interesting day. DH and I talked about raising our kids. I am so freaked out right now. We have two very different view points on raising a kid. His parents left him alone for 2 weeks by him self at a young age and thinks that our kids should be raised the same. He also thinks that a kid should have more than one discipline for one thing wrong!!?? On top of that he is a firm believer that it is ok to spank you kid before they do something wrong.....I am a believer in spanking a kid but not before something is done. How do I talk to him about this and try to convince him of other ways to punish a kid? I don't want to push all my beliefs on him, but what if you really think that you are right in your thinking and he is wrong. We just cannot seem to agree with all these things. If I tell him I can't eat fish, he gives me attitude and tells me I don't know what I am talking about. If I tell him bottles with air in them gives a baby gas or colic, he says I don't know that for sure. I am so lost at what to do. I have been around kids for a while. I am only 22 but started watching babies as young as 6 weeks at the age of 13. He has not been around babies period. What do I do?
Berrymama - 16.6 hours ago
What can you do for a shower if you will not know the gender prior to birth? Any ideas or anyone who has done this please comment on my poll. Thanks you.
jekajoy - 19.1 hours ago
I just wondered what you all think of the www.theshapeofamother.com site. Here are my postings on there: (beware, there is some boobies on that site lol) http://theshapeofamother.com/blog/irrational-jealousy-and-blame-anonymous/ http://theshapeofamother.com/blog/update-at-7-months-pp-anonymous/ http://theshapeofamother.com/blog/happy-birthday-soam/ I was the feature model on their birthday page :) my hubby took the photo as he is a professional photographer. If you haven't seen it, you might want to take a quick look, it might just make your day, I know it helped me alot!
AngelicB1437 - 20.1 hours ago
evrcastanon - OMG that sucks! I can't believe noone will take you, but then again I can believe it because OB's are so busy they don't take new patients past 12 wks mostly. Do you have any local free clinics or planned parenthood's in your area? They may be able to do a checkup to make sure the baby is okay. When I switched from an OB to a midwife (look into those too, they are wonderful!) at 14 wks or so I didn't have any problems because my OB office sent the records right over. The midwife said she would see me before getting the records if she needed to though because prenatal care is so important. Worst case scenario it might be a little more expensive but your local hospital may be able to do a checkup for you, ultrasound/heart monitor/bp. I know 6 weeks should have only been 1 appt or so and if you aren't high risk the only things you may have missed are the ultrasound (which can be done later than 20 wks) and general wellness of you. Make sure you get something though because 24-28 wks is when you should be getting the gestational diabetes test and also if you have a negative blood type the rhogam shot needs to be done AT 28 wks, no sooner or later. Good luck with everything!
evrcastanon - 20.5 hours ago
Has anyone had issues in switching OB docs. Well I have had a hell of a time. Stupid me for not being a lawyer and knowing the law! I signed the release form so my records could be sent to the new OB (and I did this twice)... and for the last 6 weeks they gave me the run around... telling me the doc was slow on releasing me. Turns out I should have paid 25 dollars and by law they would have to give me my records within 15 days. Never once was I told that. So now im going on weeks of no prenatal care. I have had bad anxiety attacks this week... I nearly passed out two times. My whole body hurts and I start cramping. Today I called at least 10 docs... can you believe it no one will take me in..Either im 2 far along or I need my records so they can review them. Hope the stress doesnt make him come early :(
Babycoleman - 21.2 hours ago
Hey ladies! I finally decided to get the H1N1 shot today. My Dr. assured me that there are no known risks to my baby and it does not cross the placenta, therefore it's all about keeping mommy healthy, cause if mommy's not healthy baby's not healthy. I decided that the risk of me getting the swine flu were greater than me getting the shot. Feel totally at ease now.
sandistar03 - 21.5 hours ago
26 weeks tomorrow and a ob apt in the morning then an eye apt in the afternoon i get to find out what the u/s said when i had it done they would not tell me n e thing so i get to find out from the dr tomorrow
punkiedoodle - 23.8 hours ago
anyone else feel like the baby is making it hard to breath lol it really sucks i cant even sit comfortable wish it was march already
maisonsmummi - 23.9 hours ago
Hey ladies i moved to week 26 today but i thought i'd just let u all know i posted up my 26 week belly pic's and a family pic from our recent trip to Sydney :) Hope you are all well
bekaray - 1 days ago
Anyone else feel like the baby is moving a lot more lately? Little boy is very active!
jekajoy - 1 days ago
I wish my allergies would give me a break! It hurts to sneeze! Anyone else experience that? I think it might just be in my csection incision but owwie!
lil.pigz - 1 days ago
Chrissi10990- Interesting!! Sure sounds exactly like what I am experiencing. I ate Italian sausage last night, same culprit I couldn't handle with the gallbladder. Oh it figures,lol. I will bring it up to my DR on Tuesday, but like you said, the meds can't be taken during pregnancy. Thanks for the insight, atleast I have a direction to go in now and an idea of what this could be. Back to watching what I eat,grrrr. I was so relieved to have that darn gallbladder gone too:-)
Chrissi10990 - 1 days ago
lil.pigz- I had the same thing even after gallbladder was removed- it turned out to be 'sludge' that was building up in my common bile duct. I was put on medicine to thin it, but had to stop taking it when I became pg. Its starting to act up again and it feels a lot like a gallbladder attack :(
lil.pigz - 1 days ago
Soooo....I have this crampy irritating pain on my right side below my ribs. NOT the baby, but VERY similar to the pain I felt during the last pregnancy with gall stones. They removed my gall bladder after baby was born, so I am stumped on this pain? I feel totally bloated and full, even though I ate very little today. My luck it's my liver or something now. Sheeesh, bein' preggo takes a toll:-)
MamaLuvnJah - 1 days ago
My baby is kick'n like a chicken all the time when I'm trying to relax. It made me feel relieved when I read if the baby was delivered at this time it would have a good chance of surviving. Yay FOR 25 WKS! I wouldn't mind if he was born a week early, but that's it. My son turns 2yrs March 24th and my due date is March 4th. I didn't plan on their b-days being so close. I want them to have separate b-day parties and feel extra special on their day. Going to buy a turkey for Thanksgiving. Yum! Can't wait to pig out. I've gained 19 lbs so far. I only gained 21lbs w/ my last. So I'm wondering how far am I gonna go. I'm enjoying this pregnancy so much. It's easier the 2nd time around cause I know what to expect.
hopefully3 - 1 days ago
My ultrasound is tomorrow! Yay! Cant wait to see my lil one again! So ladies what are you all cookin for thanksgiving dinner? i want to get some more ideas! Yummy! So excited!
HannahKay - 1 days ago
bekaray...YES!!! and i would b asleep right now if it werent for me stressing about bills. dh doesnt have a job and unemployment ran out last week. idk what to do
sandistar03 - 1 days ago
my last day in week 25 as well also have a dr apt in the morning get to hear my baby girl and see what they have to say about the u/s
bekaray - 1 days ago
Husband Snoring and I'm up stressing about bills. Any stay at home mom's out there with stay-at-home-mom-jobs?
nessnz - 2 days ago
It's at that point of pregnancy when I'm really enjoying it, but I know that it will be over too quickly. This is my last baby (no. 6) I'm feeling kind of sad that i wont be able to have this experience again. As a teenager I had so many issues with my body and when i got pregnant for the first time I was so happy about just how amazing my body was! I can see why some men get envious of us women having babies, its such a wonderful marvel!
megl - 2 days ago
Hey all, i cant beleive how fast the time is going.. bubs will be here in no time. Just wanted to say that it is so nice to have others going through verything at the same pace as me, i have girlfriends who are all having their babies now but i have over 3 months to go. Just thought i would add on that i had H1N1 when i was about 8 weeks old, have never been so sick in my life but it didnt seem to phase bub at all :)
marchbabies - 2 days ago
p.s. I put up a 25 week belly pic if anyone wants to check it out!
marchbabies - 2 days ago
Wow I read everyone's comments today and feel like i have input on all of them :) H1N1, after all the research, I decided it was safer to get it then to risk getting infected while pregnant. Especially since it protects the baby after he's born. I got it 2 weeks ago and I'm doing great! I feel good about my decision. Also, I am measuring ahead as well and my dr. said that I might have too much amniotic fluid. He didn't seem too worried but said if I am still big next time, they will look into it more. I know that too much amniotic fluid can be a sign that something else is wrong with the baby's kidneys etc., so that is my only concern. SANDISTAR: I have exercise induced asthma and inhalers will always make you feel a little shaky and weak for a short period after you take them. Its just a side effect but its normal. If you ever feel pressure on in your chest you can try drinking a warm drink or something with caffeine in it first to see if it'll open up your passageways and lessen the pressure. Sometimes if I do this, I don't have to use an inhaler.
baby33 - 2 days ago
Hello all- How does everyone feel about the h1n1 shot?
hopefully3 - 2 days ago
Bekaray- good point hun! i guess thats a good way to look at it! i just worry about his lungs being mature. But i am probably worrying for nothing! Now i just wish the appt would hurry up and get here! Lol!
Mama Bri - 2 days ago
Woohoo! Made it to week 25! I feel soooo tired. I feel like i am loosing energy more and more as the days go by.
mammaamy - 2 days ago
My baby is measuring about 2 weeks bigger than should, but i'm pretty certain about conception date. Unless I ovulated a week early (which is a possiblity) My Dr is keeping my due date March 9 even though ultrasound says march 1... So I just hope he comes out a little early is is no 12 lbs baby.. yikes.. My aunt had 12 lbs babies and she went all natural 30 x hours of labor.. I hope I take after my mom instead, but baby is already big for his age.
bekaray - 2 days ago
Hopefuly3, the due date changes due to the measurements of the baby, not necessarily the date from your last period. When the doctor measures your baby in the 20 weeks ultrasound, they can tell how the baby is growing. If it were me and the baby is growing fast and is going to be a big baby, I would rather have the due date moved, or if he is going to be too small at the due date, for his health, I would want him to stay in longer.
hopefully3 - 2 days ago
TiffsFirstTime- I am a little concerned because I know without a doubt my due date is correct! And if they move up my due date they would be wrong. I have another ultrasound on Friday and a doctors appointment that same day and I am going to talk to her about it. They are not worried so I don't know why I am but... I can't help it! :(
sandistar03 - 2 days ago
ok so i went to the pulmonologist today and he is not 100% sure what i have and can not do testing till the baby is here but he is pretty sure i have asthma as that is what my symptoms seem to lead more toward and i did not think that it ran in my family but i guess it does as my aunt on my dads side (i dont talk to my dad) told me today that she has had it for 20yesrs i love my aunt to death but she lives several hours from us so we see her maybe twice a year and i never knew this the dr gave me an albuterol inhaler and i used it today and i do nooooot like the way it makes me feel n e advise on asthma
TiffsFirstTime - 2 days ago
hopefully3- i am measuring 2 weeks ahead consistently but I am not sure what it means. I have heard any more than 2 cm off you are either further than once thought or it could warrant another ultrasound.
marinewifemommy - 2 days ago
Hey ladies, I am here from week 11 and have a question. I am pregnant with my second baby but at 7 1/2 wks was diagnosed with a placental abruption (where theres a tear between placenta and uterus). Happens 1 in 200 pregnancies and not really known why. I had a miscarriage in Aug then 2 weeks after d & C got preg with this one. I have had very heavy bleeding twice in the last month but baby is still ok. I just have to be on strict bedrest til it heals completely which could take several months. I am just wondering if anyone or anyone you know has had this and if so how long did they have to be on bedrest? did it eventually heal? Did they go onto having a full term natural birth? Was baby ok? I am just worried and my dr wont give me a lot of answers. It's frusterating. He said it could go either way so I am just not looking forward to my baby being here til he/she is actually safe in my arms because I am almost 3 months pregnant. It will be devasting loosing a baby at this point or when I'm 4,5,6+ months pregnant. Please write me on my page and let me know if you've had this same thing happen and what the outcome was whether it was good or bad. Please.Thank you!
pregowith5th - 2 days ago
AngelicB1437- i told them i can prove we got the shot, and the other ones are too old to have RSV, and even if exposed my baby will get it at home, so i want them to see my baby! My daughter wanted to be there when he was born and now cant. shes super mad. shes been more a part of this pregnancy then my hunny. I rather have my daughter with me in labor then him. Hes unattached and unemotional and not going to be of a comfort or help to me!
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