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You may feel as if you have been pregnant forever at this point. It might be hard to imagine being pregnant for another ten weeks, but your baby still has a lot of growing and developing to do! By this time, your baby's crown-to-rump length is a little over 10.8 inches and the total length of your baby is about 17 inches! Your baby weighs about 3 pounds now. Your uterus can be felt about 4 inches above your bellybutton. Your uterus, baby, placenta and the amount of fluid will get larger over the next ten weeks. You should be gaining about a pound a week at this time.

Because you are getting larger, you are probably becoming slower and clumsier. You should try to be careful to avoid dangerous falls. Good posture when sitting and standing can help you feel better during your pregnancy. You also should be rolling over on your side to get up after lying down because your muscles have stretched to accommodate your growing uterus.

Even though your baby is cushioned by the amniotic fluid, she can feel and respond to pain. Your baby now does `practice breathing` to get ready for life outside of your womb. If you have an ultrasound at this time, you will be able to see this. If your baby swallows amniotic fluid down the wrong passage, she will still get hiccups that are noticeable by you. If your baby were born at this time, she would be able to keep herself warm.

The skin begins to smoothen as fat deposits accumulate underneath. The fat insulates and is an energy source.

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kimlantse - 1.7 hours ago
I have a heavy head cold :( No fun when you have a non-existent immune system. What a way to start week 30 :( Hope everyone else is feeling better than I am.

dezire - 14.7 hours ago
I was told that babys dont go head down till your almost 8 months but I know that is wrong because mine has been head down sence i was 6 and a half months..and he head is resting on my cervix at 9 months pregnant...hope all is well for you ladys

sil-n-carlos0110 - 17.8 hours ago
Hello ladies! I went to the doctor's office yesterday, and I got to briefly see my little girl! I asked the doctor when I would know if I was going to be getting a c-section. She told me that by week 36 she will do another ultrasound, depending on what she thinks. If the baby comes before Jan 5th she will let me do a natural, after the 5th it will be a c-section birth.

melissamarieb - 18.1 hours ago
My first baby was 8lbs 6oz, so thats kinda big I guess..so that makes sense. I have a feeling that is what this pain is. Im still going to mention it to the Dr. on Tuesday and see if he has any recommendations on what I can do to help alleviate some of the pain... About the c-section stuff, I had a VERY difficult vaginal birth last time and had to have the baby delievered with assist from the vacum, and I have high blood pressure with this pregnancy now AND she's currently still breech...sooo...looks like I might not have any other option!

reneemg - 18.7 hours ago
Cantwait4two- I agree with you about being glad that we live in a time that we have the medical advancements that we do. If not I may not be here today and wouldn't be about to have my 4th child. All have been delivered by c section. I am very grateful.

cantwait4two - 19.1 hours ago
I think that whatever you have c-sec or natural then that is what you are meant to have. In the old days women whose babies wouldn't come out for whatever reason just died during childbirth. I am glad I live in a time where that no longer has to happen.

mazie - 20.1 hours ago
melissa i have the same prob :(. i have a belt also have 2 use crutches i find it helps a bit. pain gets so bad some days i feel like crying.

janbabyhopes - 20.6 hours ago
Knockeddup I'm not having a section either. I would be devestated if I had to have one as well. I understand when people need them but I just hope I never do.

janbabyhopes - 20.7 hours ago
Melissa and m2 ya I googled it as well. That's exactly what I have, and it makes sense because I read its common in women who have had a large baby. My son was 10 lbs.I ftill delivered vaginally though I didn't even tear. Glad to know what it is definitely going to mention it on Fri. By the way I'm 30 weeks tommorow, I used to be on this site all the time but just recently started coming again.

knockduppp - 20.8 hours ago
hi ladies... i have the pelvic bone ache upon standing up too, pretty bad. i'm not having a c section, so many of you are wow! I would actually be pretty devastated if i had to have an emeregency one, but that's just me! my preg dreams are so cray, i don't even enderstand how hormones can make such insane dreams, they literally start the week i get pregnant & last till i deliver & then when im not preg i have no dreams at all lol tooo weird! i gave up on dieting i just eat whatever i want now all day lol its the only fun thing in my day pecan pie for breakfast..burger for lunch & im baking cookies at the moment. im still 152 just weighed myself but i'm sure that wont last long hahaha have a good weeknd everybody!!

melissamarieb - 21.7 hours ago
janbabyhopes- Yeah thats when mine seems to be the wrose too, when Ive been sitting for a while and go to get up, or when im in bed and get up to use the bathroom...its really bad. Im going to mention it at my next appointment on Tues if I can make it that far! M2G- I googled that and it does sound very similar to what I am going through...I cant belive how much it hurts! I'm glad that its somewhat common, but I don't know how much I can take, Tylenol keeps the edge off, but I dont like taking anything when Im preg.

Mama2B 01-10-10 - 21.8 hours ago
im relieved to say that i just got my H1N1 vaccine.

jessmunoz - 23.3 hours ago
What's the latest anyone has flown long haul in pregnancy? Has anyone ever flown in the third trimester?

M2G - 1 days ago
melissa ~ google SPD and see if that fits what you are feeling. I felt the same way with my first. I had ALOT of pressure on my pelvic floor and thought it felt as though the baby was going to fall out! Be sure you are doing your kegels as well. A nice warm bath may also help you to feel better.

ana23 - 1 days ago
yayyyy 30 weeks :)...glad i reached the 30's :)

janbabyhopes - 1 days ago
Melissa I'm having the same pain as you. For some reason mine is super bad when I've been sitting and I stand up. It hurts on my pubic bone and my inner thighs. I can't tell if its pressure or only pain. This is my 2nd baby but 4th pregnancy and I've never experienced this before. I know our joints and muscles are a lot looser each time... But not sure. I go to the dr Fri next week and I'm going to ask her about it.

Taryn K - 1 days ago
I am so excited I finally made it to 30 weeks!

melissamarieb - 1 days ago
I've been having a LOT of pain in my vagina and thighs, so much so, that I can't hardly walk. Putting on pants and getting up from lying down is almost enough to bring me to tears. Anyone else been through this??

my2ndlittleone - 1 days ago
Got called that my baby furniture is in - being delivered on Wed!!

cjkvolly15 - 2 days ago
Hey Ladies had a docs appointment and I am measuring two weeks ahead of schedule! That is nuts, the doctor walks in and was like WOW you are looking big. I was like...is that a good thing...she laughed and said I was healthy looking and the baby was really growing! She did not move my due date though...said she would do another US around 37 weeks and let me know if my due date should be moved up at all. Pretty much said for me to expect a big baby! Which is fine by me...the bigger the better the healthier:)

reneemg - 2 days ago
I agree that 38 weeks is fine for delivery. I have had 3 boys so far and all were delivered between 37 and 38 and a half weeks due to their size and not having enough room. I'm built very small.all 3 boys have came out very healthy and over 7 pounds. If he let me have this baby when I need to for my fiances schedule he would be at 38 weeks and 4 days. Plenty close enough to that all important 39 weeks that he seems to be set on.

M2G - 2 days ago
Alot of DR's don't schedule them before 39 weeks, and there are plenty of reasons behind that. Ultrasounds can also be off a week either way so doing it around 39 weeks or so will ensure baby is right where they need to be. My c-section is booked for Jan 8th, 1 day prior to my due date. It's all that the hospital has available. My Ob has been trying every week to get me in a few days sooner but there aren't any openings. So unless someone cancels - meaning they already had their baby or something happened then I have to wait and pray this little guy waits as well. This is my third, so the chances of me making it to my c-section date are about 50/50! Dawnmd ~ c-sections are not just for emergencies. Many women have them for a variety of reasons. My first daughter was born via emergency c-section as there were complications during her delivery and we almost lost her. With my second I didn't have much choice along with this one as all my kids are 15 months apart, not leaving enough room to do a vbac....

my2ndlittleone - 2 days ago
I am having a c-section because I ended up having one the last time (did not fully dilate, amoung other things). My is scheduled for Jan 6th - during my 39th week. Really making sure the lungs are TOTALLY developed is the most important thing! Plus the dr won't schedule before 39 wks anyway.

cantwait4two - 2 days ago
The doctors are full of it if they say you can't have one before 39 weeks! I would def say something or get another opinion. Especially if a sono shows the baby growing well! Some doctors are real BUTTS!

cantwait4two - 2 days ago
My c-sec is Dec. 31st! 38 weeks 2 days! My daughter was at 37 weeks. I have a fibroid right in the way of my cervix! I had no complaints with the last c-sec and I'm sure all will go well again!

reneemg - 2 days ago
Dawnmd- all of my kids have been c sections. I don't dilate. Even with the medicine plus they have always told me that my pelvis is too small so I just have scheduled c sections. This will be my 4th and last.

2ndontheway2010 - 2 days ago
I hope everyone is having a good day. I had a dr appt yesterday, along with the glucose test. Thankfully I passed the test and didnt throw up! I only gained 1 lb in the past two weeks, but I gained 3 1/2cm! The dr felt my belly and said, 'wow, she sure had a growth spurt!' Even though I am still measuring small and not yet back to my prebaby weight, I feel very blessed that she is as healthy as she is. On the topic of scheduling c-sections, I am having a vaginal birth, but because our insurance goes crappy after the first of the year, dr said as long as baby is growing well and an u/s at 36 weeks shows she is growing she will induce me at 38 weeks. I think this is in part because my 1st daughter was born at 38 1/2 weeks. Good luck to everyone this week!

butterball - 2 days ago
hello!!!! Holy BRAXTON HICKS BATMAN!!!! yikes! Is it normal to have 4-5 per hour???? All day long today. I was planning to go for a swim tonight at the community centre, but i'm thinking maybe i should take it easy tonight, maybe i worked too hard at work today?????

LivingMyDream2GIRLS - 2 days ago
Reneemg - Same thing here. I asked the Dr. to do my c-section at 38 1/2 weeks to save us from paying thousands for this birth as we are going to have terrible insurance after the start of the year. They said that c-sections are only scheduled for after 39 weeks due to having many lawsuits and that 39 weeks on is truly what is best for the child.

DawnMd - 2 days ago
I have to ask... why are all of you having c-sections? Aren't they supposed to be for emergencies?

reneemg - 2 days ago
I have a question for all you ladies that are having c sections. Are your docs letting to have it done at 38 or 39 weeks? My Dr is basically refusing to do mine before 39 weeks. That leaves me at Jan 5th and my finace goes back to work the 4th and can't get off so I asked him to do it like on the 2nd that way atleast he could be there while I'm in the hospital but he isn't budging. I'm just wondering if you guys are having some of the same issues.

kayutay - 2 days ago
hi MelCar- try BioOil,..look for it at Target,..

reneemg - 2 days ago
Ugh! I didn't get to schedule my c section. That has ruined my whole day. I was really looking forward to knowing what day. Oh well. I will ask again in 2 weeks.

MelCar - 2 days ago
Is anyone having an extreme burning, like a sun burn, feeling on their skin on your stomach? I didn't get stretch marks with my first, but have them now... They are bright red and it HURTS!! I've tried all kinds of lotions, cocoa butter, vaseline, even A&D. Nothing is helping. Any ideas?

reneemg - 2 days ago
Hey ladies. I have a Dr appointment in a few hours. I'm hoping I can get him to let me go ahead and schedule my c section. At this point I'm bigger than than him so I think I can take him if he says no. Lol. I just like to have things planeed out and all so I want to know what day will be his birthday. Wish me luck. Hope all of you are having a wonderful day or night depending where you are.

sil-n-carlos0110 - 2 days ago
Hello ladies! It's been a week or so since I logged in. I had been in the hospital, since I got sick with the flu, but then I got Viral Bronchitis, so that was no fun. Baby and I are doing well, and at this point i'm going crazy because I want to hold her in my arms already. My husband and daughter are the same way. My daughter asks me 'Can I hold my baby sister now' or 'When is my baby sister going to be here' Funny thing is that she says January 13th, that's when my sister will be here. As far as my shower goes, I have no idea when my mom is going to do it for me. My sisters stopped me from continuing the planning of my shower, and all I know is that my mom and them took over, it's going to be a surprise....I hate not knowing!!!! I have a doc appointment today, can't wait to see what the doctor has to say, I still don't know if I will have a normal delivery or a c-section. Anyway ladies I hope that you are all doing well....we only have ten weeks to go, or less for some of you, and our babies will be here!

proudarmywife15 - 2 days ago
Thanks for your help, everyone. That's good news to me. I don't even know if I could hold it for that long at this point!

M2G - 2 days ago
kalebsmom ~ pelvic pain is very common during pregnancy. It's also known as SPD. If you google it there are some techniques to lessen the pain. I had it bad with my first. Unfortunately there isn't a lot you can do about it other then deliver the baby.

kalebsmom84 - 3 days ago
hello ladies i have a question for all. I am having massive pelvic pain ( feels like my pelvis is a big bruise/ sprained ) and am unable to lie on either my left or right side either to sleep or just snuggle my little guy for any amount of time. I have been sleeping in a lazy boy recliner for the past month or two and am wondering if anyone else is having this pain and what they are doing about it. My doctor just says to take some tylenol. My Hip has popped about 4 times but that doesnt help. The first time it happened my hubby asked what that sound was. I thought i had broke something. I have a very high pain tolerance but this is a 15/10 pain. Please help

crystal10102007 - 3 days ago
you don't need a full bladder for the the 3d/4d ultrasounds, so you can pee right before they start if you need to. The reason for drinking all the water the day before is to make the amniotic fluid nice and clear! It helps them get you clear pictures, otherwise it can be grainy looking :) I have had two 3d/4d pictures and they told us to drink lot's of water starting three days before for these reasons. Hope this helps! :)

MyBabySuprise - 3 days ago
mommytobe010810, I have it to and so do lots of mommies on here. You will be fine and so will baby. ProudArmyWife, You don't need a full bladder. Some techs prefer it but you can see the baby fine with out a full bladder. I pee before all of my ultrasounds.

rachc - 3 days ago
proud ~ I had my 3D done yesterday and they didn't say anything about having a full bladder for the scan. My biweekly appointment was just before and I did my pee in a cup trick for them and got some pretty good pictures for twins

Seagroves8 - 3 days ago
Today is 30 weeks. I am so excited and I can't wait to hold our little man. Proud: I have a 4D ultrasound in 2 weeks and they told me to start drinking 64 oz of water a day starting 5 days before our ultrasound.

nicki90 - 3 days ago
proud: i dont know about the 4d but i had a second u/s done at 24weeks and they said baby was big enough by THEN - so i didnt need a full bladder hope this helps!

proudarmywife15 - 3 days ago
Does anyone know if you're supposed to fill your bladder before the 4D ultrasound like at the 20 week one? I was just curious b/c I have one scheduled in a week and I really don't want to hold it if I don't have to! That was painful!

mommytobe010810 - 3 days ago
hey everybody i had a test done yesterday and it turns out i have anemia. idk but im scared hopefully everything goes out good im half of week 30th alreadycant wait for my baby to come out and my baby shower next week

Babybump1 - 4 days ago
Thanks Ladies... Apparently it is for real... I cannot eat anything 6 hours before. I was having pain in my mid-back and it was shooting around to the front upper part of my stomach... They are taking a look at my kidneys and so ya, I can't eat. :( I am trying not to worry or stress, but I am also very frustrated with the whole situation I am in... I am also in the middle of a change in doctors because my GP doesn't do deliveries, so it's making things even more complicated! I will keep you posted though!!

bellyfullofjelly - 4 days ago
moving to 31 weeks tomorrow and alls i can think of is i am getting closer to meeting my little baby 9 weeks to be exact. just getting exciting i can't wait but i have too wait....anyways i go to the doctor's on thursday let everyone know how everything is going.....ttyl

3rdOnBoard - 4 days ago
I think a good nights sleep is a thing of the past. I cant get comfortable at all. For the past few nights, my hips begin aching after only about 10 mins of laying on my side. So I just toss and turn all night. I'm off to Week 31 today so I will see you all there soon!

MyBabySuprise - 4 days ago
babybump, I have never heard of fasting before a us. Are you sure you heard them right? Are they looking for something specific that would be affected by food? I have a us every 2 weeks. reneemg, I was born with RLS, it doesn't keep me awake at all cause it is the norm for me. It used to drive my ex crazy though. amylou, I wake up every hour and pee and drink. Why am I thirsty when I get up? That will make me pee more. Such a crazy cycle and I also sweat all night and a few times a week I am up for hours at a time where I have to watch a movie or something before I can go back to sleep. I think that part is likely stress related for us.

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