By this week, your baby`s crown-to-rump length is approximately 9.2 inches. Remember, that is only from the top of his head to his bottom and does not include his leg measurements! Your baby weighs almost 2 pounds and is beginning to put on weight. Your uterus is about 2.5 inches above your bellybutton and you will continue to grow approximately 1 cm each week. If you have been eating a well-balanced diet, you probably have gained about 16-22 pounds so far. Because your baby has moved further up, you may get occasional pain underneath your ribs.
After a month of having his eyelids sealed shut, your baby begins to open his eyes again this week. Your baby`s eyes are almost completely developed. Your baby`s eyes are blue in the womb and may change colors later in life. This is true for all races because the iris doesn`t have its final color until a few months after birth. However, some babies are born with darker or lighter shades of blue. Your growing baby will continue to put on layers of fat until he is born. He is still lean at this point of the pregnancy though. By the time your baby is born, he will assume the typical newborn`s plumpness. Your baby`s skin will still be wrinkled and red, but the fat continues to fill the skin out.
Finger and toe nails continue to grow.
Blood vessels start to develop in the lungs to prepare the baby for life outside the uterus.
Your baby`s blood circulation is completely functional. The umbilical cord system continues to grow and thicken as blood travels with considerable force through the body to nurture the baby. The placenta is now almost equal in size to the baby.
Even though it is still way too soon for your baby to be born yet, the chance of survival without severe abnormalities is now 70% provided it is born in a hospital.
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Show latest comments from all weeksslibby -
1.3 hours ago
Elizabethf- my baby is moving constantly too. In the evenings, right before I go to bed, he won't stop! I was told that this is a great sign that the baby is active and strong. If you are worried, see your doc....but I bet is it is a wonderful sign of a healthly baby!elizabethf -
1.6 hours ago
Is anyone elses baby moving like crazy these days? I have been feeling him/her a lot lately. I am kinda worried that the baby is in distress or something. carriecouch -
1.9 hours ago
I posted my 3D ultrasound pics in my pictures on my profile. Check them out and leave a comment or two.danyl -
2.4 hours ago
suspectkitten~ I think that it is your own choice to have a glass of wine every now and again. I had one the other day and she seems to be quite fine to me...and I also had a couple glasses last time I was pregnant and my daugther is one of the healthiest smartest babies I've seen. If you want to have a drink go for it! It's not anybody elses business!!! I stopped smoking and when my boyfriend broke up with me being 4 1/2 months pregnant and having a 9 month old daughter, I went through tons of stress and started to smoke again. The looks that people give you could kill! I try to hide it from the public so I'll sit down and place my tummy between my knees...it's embarassing, but it really isn't anybody's business! I have to admit though, I'd love to be able to quit. I believe that a glass every once in a while won't hurt...and if it did, my doctor wouldn't have told me it's ok for me to have one on my 21st birthday...yep preg on my 21st!! AUGH! haha. Tell them to mind their own and show them where to stick their ugly opinions!jas1987 -
5.8 hours ago
Hi Ladies, i'm from week 24 just want to know if you have heard of a Pram called Emmaljunga city jet? I am looking for this pram in Australia but i cant find it and not sure its available. Any help will be great, Thanks.. Also if you could reply on my page thanks! Good luck!
tammyjo -
7.5 hours ago
babyeby, my baby is a boy and his heart is consistantly in the 160'ssonia -
14.2 hours ago
hey there ladies well today i am 25 weeks so 2 days ago i went to the er cause i have been cramping alot an it has became stronger well they checked me an i am a fingertip open they say that this is normal cause i have had previous pregnancies oh i forgot to menchin that i have been having alot of discharge an one time before i went to the er there was some slimy stuff that came out kind of like a clear/white mucus well the nurse said nothing about that when i told her this i did not have any kinds of infection however i have been cramping a lot today again a now that stuff came out again but this time on my panties an i feel very wet it is clear an fluied sorry if this is to much info ladies but i just need to know if anyone else has had this happen to them i am very worried an scared that maybe they missed something they did a ultrasound an my lil girl was 1lb 7oz i did not get to see her my self cause in the er they will not let you which made me sad cause i think if i would have been able to see her with my own eyes that would have eased me a lil my i am very scared that something is going on an everyone is like nothing, PLEASE HELP!!!penney711 -
19.9 hours ago
It could be worse than winter, it's summer here and it has been about 100 degrees each day or close to. Thank goodness for the a/c. :)penney711 -
19.9 hours ago
My husband said the same thing about this weeks picture. Too funny!!! lol!!!
Just think....almost starting our 7th month and our third trimester!!!! Also, I only have two and a half months left of work and I free!!!!mamagriz -
19.9 hours ago
Suspectkittie - I also agree that the choice is yours. Just as all choices are our own; having free will and all. What I choose to do may or may not bring consequences or rewards into my life but ultimately the choices are mine to make and if bad consequences ensue then they are mine to live with and handle. Drinking, smoking, doing drugs, over-eating etc. etc. can all open up the possibility of having consequences for our unborn children and in turn bring consequences for us (i.e. oversized baby or difficulties during pregnancy from overeating or a baby with fetal alcohol syndrome from ingesting alcohol etc.) We all have to deal with our own outcomes from our decisions and so will our children. It is up to us whether or not we want to take those chances or not. And I agree that others should concern their selves more with what choices they are making as individuals and less about condemning or criticizing others. Live your life by your own convictions and what you know is right.vanessag7 -
20.6 hours ago
suspectkitten - its a touchy subject but here is my 2 cents worth. It's your body and its your baby, no one really knows how much alcohol it takes to have an impact on your child. I mean a few years ago it was drinking one glass of red wine a day is good for you.
Sweety, if you want to spoil yourself now and then thats up to you and people can simply keep their judgmental opinions to themselves. Everyone is a side line expert but its your choice to make, not anyone elses. Two of my friends smoked during pregnancy and I would love the looks people would give them but its none of anyones business. They both had perfectly healthy babies. I also know of a lot of alcoholics who drink heavily through pregnancy and their babies are fine as well. Your far from any of these examples and even if your werent, its not anyones place to judge you. We are all just doing our best, good on you as well for being open about it.tammyjo -
21.2 hours ago
britty, what about kayla?tammyjo -
21.2 hours ago
claudia try raisins, raisin bran, total cereal liver, lol those are high in ironkaycie1 -
21.5 hours ago
i finally got my internet back on.... i've missed being on here. hope everyone is doing well. i have been doing ok. not feeling to well today, i slept until almost 2pm. i am usually feeling really good and cleaning. i woke up to the house a mess, the kids going crazy and my husband outside.aggh!i cant believe we only have 97 days until our due dates..wow. i have been having a lot of BH and last night i almost went in to the hospital becuase they wouldnt stop. they were every couple minutes for like over an hour. i have had preterm labor with all my kids that had to be stopped. so if they keep happening i will have to get the pills again to take when it happens. well hope everyone is doing well. sorry for the long comment.CLAUDiA1stTiMEPREGO -
22.7 hours ago
ok so the doctor called with the results of the glucose test and im EXTREMELY LOW on iron....does anyone else have that problem??...if so what do you eat more of??...because they told me to lower my milk intake because it takes away my iron...but i LOVE milk...so i dont know...any suggestions??mixerdelight -
23.3 hours ago
Hey everyone!!!! I just added new photos from my 4d ultrasound! They're a little blurry because she wouldn't stop moving, but they're still cool.BabyEby3 -
23.9 hours ago
Just a question for some of you ladies I know this really has no meaning but what is your babies heartbeat and what is the sex if you know??elizabethf -
23.9 hours ago
Happy 26 weeks everyone!! My baby has really been active the past few days - he/she is doing some major moves in there, it startles me sometimes ;) I have also been pretty darn hungry! Hope everyone has a fabulous week. We are almost in our third trimester..Yippee!! mumztheword -
1 days ago
Kattie~ we have scans at 12 weeks and again at 20 weeks.Unless we go private or haveany probs thats all we get. We might get one just before the baby is born but my midwife has not mentioned it.I would love it if we had more! kattie -
1 days ago
Hey Ladies. I have a question. How many ultrasounds are you supposed to get while pregnant for a a pregnancy with no complications? My Dr told me that I wouldnt have anymore ultrasounds until right before I deliver when they check to see if the baby is breeched! I want to see my little one :(suspectkitten -
1 days ago
Hi ladies! So I had my first being-told-off-by-a-member-of-the-public thing yesterday. A guy I know was at a party I was at. I was stood talking to about 4 people, and him. I asked him to hold my drink whilst I took a photo. He sniffed it and said, 'What's this?' 'Wine and soda' I replied (I have 2 a week, as my choice on the matter). 'But you're pregnant' He incredibly cleverly points out. 'Yes, I am'. 'I think you should think about the baby more than yourself' he says, in front of the other 4 people who are all by now very embarassed, as was I! He's a passing aquaintence, who has no children of his own, and can quite frankly keep his opinions to himself! I was mortified! I immedietly stopped drinking wondering what anyone else was thinking, but I felt so awful. And angry too! It's my considered and thought out choice to drink 2-4 units a week, as my treat. I was a heavy drinker before pregnancy. And to have someone publicy denouce your own views on motherhood is just hideous! Anyway, I thought I'd share. I'm sure there is plenty more of this wonderful 'How to be a parent' advise from relative strangers on it's way... ;-)dee08 -
1 days ago
26 weeks today! OMG.. i can't believe next week i will be in my third trimester. I can't wait for baby Justin to be here!! :) mamatess -
1 days ago
shannona - i agree - the baby picture this week looks weird...dee08 -
1 days ago
shannona - I agree with you The 26 week pic does look weird! egh02 -
1 days ago
Just got back from a trip to South Carolina. I stayed with a friend for a few days and we went shopping. Gots lots of cute girlly stuff :). But I shopped a little too hard. I ended up in a labor and delivery unit with contractions 1-2 minutes apart. I have to get a couple of injections to slow the contractions. they wanted me to stay a while but I really wanted to come home. Luckily I have been feeling a lot better. I got to see the baby again because the did an ultrasound. She is measuring at about 28 weeks now and is very very low. I have a feeling my doc is going to be keeping a close eye on me now. Thank goodness this is our last baby....seems like each one has tried to come earlier than the one before.gottisbabygirl -
1 days ago
Ok this is my last day in 26 weeks i'm so excited and scared at the same time 7mos wow i just was ttc and now 7 mos :o) i cant wait to see my baby girl. hehehebabbott -
1 days ago
So I ate a packet of crisp about 2 hours ago and it feels like a chunk is sitting on my heart - and I have really bad heartburn ARRGH!!!!!! shannona -
1 days ago
What is up with the 26 week old picture? It looks weird to me.carriecouch -
1 days ago
I go for my 3D ultrasound TODAY!!! I can't wait! I tried to sleep in this morning, but I have been SO excited that I couldn't sleep! I'll post pics later if anyone wants to check them out! :) I'll be 27 wks. tomorrow! My how time flies!!danyl -
1 days ago
Snowbaby~ Thanks alot...Augh!! I read the comment about the waffles and I think I melted a little it sounded so good. Dang it...I don't have ANY of that stuff here! :( hahaheart strings -
1 days ago
Babbott - ALL I do is pee!!! I should live in the restroom!!! HA HA aanaka -
1 days ago
my poor back has been hurting the last few days. pretty low just below my waistline on the spine. I know its pretty normal but can be pretty uncomfortable at times. grrrrr
On the lighter side of things today is my last day in this week and i'm off to 27 weeks tomorrow and according to my book and doc the 3rd trimester as well!! YAY!!!!babbott -
1 days ago
Today I have been to the loo about 15 times, went 20 minutes ago and I need to go again, this is driving me crazy - and apparently it gets worse during the last 6-8 weeks.CLAUDiA1stTiMEPREGO -
1 days ago
SO ITS OFFICIAL!! IM HAVING A GIRL!!!....i went to the doctor on Wed. and they confirmed it...this time it was easier for us to see...o question- does anyone else have a like a bruised like pain down there??... i only get it during he night...i dont know if its normal or not...??shellyc -
1 days ago
I have a question in the morning when I get up I have a lot of like stretching pain (i think) in my lower abdomen is that normal?vanessag7 -
2 days ago
We have another full month of winter and I really wish it would rain. Spring is still a full month and 1 week away and I cant wait for the frosty freezing mornings to be a thing of the past as well. Bring on Spring, summer is far too hot here. babbott -
2 days ago
We are still in winter and although the weather is faily mild, my shoes are feeling tight and my wedding rings are also alot tighter, I can just imagine what its gonna be like in a couple of weeks when spring starts to kick in......... I am starting to feel like an elephant!!!snowbaby -
2 days ago
Chocolate Chip Eggo Waffles...topped with whipped cream.That's all I'm sayin'.rubberduck36 -
2 days ago
ladies let me tell you it's completely normal to hate everything and be annoyed by everyone, lack of sleep and no energy can do that to you lol, don't feel too bad i am sure we all have our moment i know i do. we have been pregnat for almost 185 days what do people think is going to happen??? find a cool room and eat a firecracker pop~jamielee -
2 days ago
So how's everyone doing with stretch marks?? I haven't gotten any yet, but am scared of them coming one night. I read if you're going to them your're likely to get them around now (week 26). ??????aanaka -
2 days ago
alishaB I'm having the exact opposite as you. My poor hunny has been chasing my tail for a few days now and I'm not even interested!!! I'm usually the initiator between us and any time any day for me but I haven't had any interest this pregnancy. Our last child I was always wanting it!!! My feet are swollen so I cant even get on top which I love lol (more tmi eh?) so the only position thats cumfy is from behind and I don't feel very intimate like that. When he is on top it squishes my tummy and it hurts a little. I feel so bad for him and I love him so much and love making love to him but it just seems a hassle at this point..........I really hope it changes soon for his sake!!alishaB -
2 days ago
I feel like its hard for my husband to have sex with me these days. He won't admit it & he swears he thinks I look great & that he's attracted to me but is drive has gone down to an extreme low & I cant help but to have hurt feelings about it. i confronted him last night & he said its weird to be having sex with a baby so near. I take such good care of myself & cant help to feel upset at him about this! I mean he's a horny guy usually (sorry tmi) and Im the one always initiating these days only to feel let down. I dont exactly feel my sexiest & this is the time when I need to be told the most:( Are any of you ladies going through this? I feel quite lonely about it.britteybaby -
2 days ago
HELP someone.. we were gunna name our baby girl kyla rose.. but 1 it is too close to my boyfriends name(kyle)and 2 everyone will call her ky and that will bring upbad memories because that is what i called my daughters biological father... help me think of a good name and one that is not real common... i love the name kyle rose but it will just bring back bad memories for me and im not comfortable with it.. so i dunno what to do... hubby dun wanna change it but i dunno if i could deal with it.. ya kno? please let me know if yas have any good ideas... im on here lookin and i cant find anything good... leave it on my page... thanx so much guys...bnlmusicfan2 -
2 days ago
Has anyone heard of placental laking before???? Because my last ultrasound the tech used that term. I guess my pregnancy is so unique they had someone from the University of Minnesota come and study me. They can't figure out why the blood clots happened in my second pregnancy and know this one. I don't have any clotting issues since my doctor checked that out. I am terrified of losing him. And his fluid levels were a 10 at the time of ultrasound and they like them around 15. So I am eating and drinking like crazy to try and help out the damaged piece of placenta. Hope all is well you girls. Take Care.
Brittanyautumnandbabygirl -
2 days ago
26 week pic is up....not much change from last weekdanyl -
2 days ago
Tuesday~ I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. While pregnant last time I watched my cousin 4 time a week to make a little extra money. By the time I hit 25 weeks, I officially HATED kids. Certain ones I could stand, but not many! Sadly it didn't get much better after I had the baby. And now that I'm pregnant again, I'm watching my cousin again. I want to strangle him every day! haha...I swear I'm the meanest person in the world sometimes, but I can't help it. I don't know anything to make it better, but you aren't alone! :)JustinandBre -
2 days ago
YAY TO WEEK 26!!! 97 MORE DAYS TO GO! I wish that my little man was here now, but I guess it's a good thing that he's not! I want him to be healthy!gr82bmommy -
2 days ago
Impatientmum--our little one kicks right after we have sex. Speaking of sex, though....my drive is higher than usual, but I am also so apprehensive still that we will hurt her. I guess until I hold her I will be scared. I guess it is good she moves around after so I know she is ok!!gr82bmommy -
2 days ago
I go for my 4D ultrasound on the 31st!!! Can't wait. Haven't 'seen' her since week 19...that's like 7 weeks ago!! I hope they still confirm she is a girl because I have already washed and hung up pink clothes!!!ferma -
2 days ago
Thank you to everyone that replied to my post about the name issue. I am still going to name her Reese. One thing to vent about though, A lady that I work with who happens to get the same paper, came up to me today and said 'Did you see that yesterday, Look's like you won't be using that anymore. You can't use it now that you know she has it, people will think you copied her.' I tried to be nice and just told her this is the name that we have decided on, and this is what we will be using regardless of wo else has the name. I think I came off like a B, ecause she was speachless and just walked away. She knows I look at this every week, I don't know why she even had to bring it up.