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Your baby's crown-to-rump length this week is approximately 12.8 inches and the total length is around 19.8 inches at this time. Your baby now weighs almost 5 pounds. From your bellybutton, it is about 5.6 inches to the top of your uterus. Measurements of your uterus vary from woman to woman. You should not worry if you do not measure the exact same as your pregnancy friends or family members as long as you are growing appropriately. When your uterus grows and gets larger at an appropriate rate, it shows that your baby is growing well inside of your uterus.

Growth of the womb during pregnancy

Braxton-Hicks contractions are going to get stronger and more frequent within the next few weeks. Braxton-Hicks contractions feel like a tightening at the top of your uterus that spreads down and then relaxes. Many women mistake Braxton-Hicks contractions for true labor contractions, but this is rarely the case. Braxton-Hicks contractions will diminish if you get up and walk around and they should not be painful.

Your baby's hair continues to get longer and thicker. Your baby's hair color probably is not going to be the same color from birth onwards, so you should expect it to change in color. Your baby is shedding most of lanugo, but the amount of vernix caseosa is increasing. Your baby is taking calcium from you to lay down lots of bone. Continue to take your prenatal vitamins and drink milk to ensure that you receive enough calcium.

If you were to deliver your baby now, it would probably be called a pre-term infant instead of premature. The only difference is in the maturity, particularly lung maturity. A pre-term baby is less likely to need intensive care because its lungs have developed. Doctors can test lung maturity with an amniocentesis that checks levels of surfactant.

The baby now rests on your uterus and is no longer floating.

Fingernails now reach over the finger tips and the baby can scratch itself.

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mommiejennie - 12.9 hours ago
Ryanstina ~ DOn't sweat it too much hun...you will do great with two little ones. When I was expecting my third little guy my other 2 were only 3 and 6 months...my youngest 2 are 15 months apart. I was worried too about how I would do with 3 under 3 years of age. As mothers we do what we have to and even dumbfound ourselves about how we do it! When this little girl makes her appearance, my boys are turning 3,5 and 7 this year and they are busy. I am not worried this time as I have confidence in myself to be the best mom I can....and if not everything gets done in one day, who cares. As long as the kids are happy, healthy and loved it will all work out!

ryanstina - 17 hours ago
I have trouble editing my profile and adding pics sorry I m. No help Parker's mom to be ;) welcome back

ryanstina - 18.2 hours ago
Hi ladies wow I can't sleep yet I'm so freakin tired??? I'm excited to meet her....I'm nervous to be home alone with 2 babes and no help? I'm on a cleaning frenzy had hubby pull out fridge and stove for me so I could clean underneath shampooed carpets ....but all in all I need sleep / rest as my feet are starting to swell, rest for all mommies before babe comes xxxooo

parkersmommy2b - 1 days ago
Something must be going on with this site because my account was completely deleted! I was previously parkers-mom2b but for some reason I haven't been able to access my account. So, I haven't been on in forever due to this.

justgirls3 - 2 days ago
well then welcome MOMMIE!!!!

mommiejennie - 3 days ago
HAd my check up yesterday and according to my Dr. I was 34 weeks as of yesterday! Love his charting so much better as I have been going by saturday! SOOOO I am jumping the gun and going with him....HELLO WEEK 34! ;o)

justgirls3 - 3 days ago
RAWRAW- my doctor sees me every week now!! you should really say solmething

kelz1718 - 3 days ago
Hey Girls, Just back from appt. And midwife says baby is really big, She's said this since inwas around 20 weeks so it's nothing new... Was just wondering though, do you think she means he's a long baby... Or a chubby baby? xxx

raindrop0208 - 3 days ago
rawraw...ditto to what the other ladies said. It seems like they missed a month. Second trimester I went in once a month. Starting at 30weeks will be seen every other week till 36 weeks. then the big checkup at 36 weeks (ultrasound, check cervix, bloodwork etc) then appointments every week until birth. I wouldn't worry to much though as long as your baby is still moving and you've been gaining. I would just call tomorrow and demand to be seen! =)

jessi44 - 3 days ago
Rawraw- i am similar to erin. Once i knew i was preggo, i was going once a month. During second trimester but closer to third i started going every other week. Now i am.going every week. That does seem odd...maybe an accidental overlook or something???

erin1023 - 3 days ago
raw--I had my baby in November but saw your comment...I would NOT consider that normal at all!! It is very important that they keep a close eye on the baby at this point! Fluid levels and measurements are important! Plus....7 weeks?!? I didn't go more than 4 weeks without being seen my WHOLE pregnancy!! I started out going once a month until like the 3rd trimester and then started going twice a month and then the last like 6 weeks it was once a week!

rawrawbeans - 3 days ago
How often are you guys seeing your doctors? My doctor hasn't seen me for almost 7 weeks and won't see me till next friday, that isn't normal this late is it???

justgirls3 - 3 days ago
hows the ladies feeling this week?????

aSeabeesWife529 - 4 days ago
Had my doctor appointment yesturday, Since my baby really has decreased in movement, i had to get hook up to the monitor to make sure that he was still moving. Since he wasn't moving as they would like I had to get a BPP ultrasound done. I had so many thoughts in my head, that I'm going to have c-section today or if sumthing was really wrong with him.Went to have that done and baby is doing good! Which I was so glad to hear. Was told that I need to make sure he is moving 8 times in and hour. Also told me to try laying on my left side and drink orange juice. if it still doesnt still change to call dr. My baby is already 6 pounds 6 oz and by ultrasound I'm due March 7. I hope everyone else is doing great!

rawrawbeans - 4 days ago
37 days left. Time seems to be going by so slowly. Congrates rrbabygurl I hope she fattens up fast so you can bring her home!

justgirls3 - 4 days ago
had doctors appt. today start going every week now!!! so much closer!!!

jessi44 - 5 days ago
Aww congratss rrbabygurl!!! So happy for u! Good news here tho not pregnancy related. Been looking for a place since pretty much being pregnant (well had a place until oct then was couch surfing) and we finally found one! Filling out paperwork which will take a bit since my guy works from 5 am to 7 pm and the owner lives in a different state. But in like 2 weeks we should be officially moved in! Cant wait to do the nursery!!!

rrbabygurl@yahoo.com - 5 days ago
Thanks.... hard to rest right now. I go see her everyday. Stay till 10 p.m. I'm pumping a lot of milk. We that started giving the breast milk yesterday. Dr.s say the are amazed how she is doing. Nothing but low level of jaundice. She is eating and acting like a newborn not like a preemie. Thank God she hasn't needed feeding tube or help with oxygen. All is her on her own.

kellymoli - 5 days ago
congratulations rrbabygurl!

ryanstina - 5 days ago
Congrats rrbaby !!!!

justgirls3 - 5 days ago
CONGRATS RRBABYGURL glad to know she is doing fine!!!! now get sum rest before she comes holme

rrbabygurl@yahoo.com - 5 days ago
I had my baby girl Saturday. She weighed 4 lbs 2 oz. I am happy thar she is doing great. Breathing on her own, eating without feeding tube, holds her temperature. We are just waiting for her to gain weight so we can bring her home. IM praying I'll have her home in less than 2 weeks.

ryanstina - 6 days ago
Hello week 34!! Not too far now... I'm getting a little anxious as my son came at 36 weeks and 5 days. A girl this time xx I'm having trouble sleeping and the pain I have from the butt to the foot is called cyaticah (spelled wrong no doubt) according to the doc it's normal to pregnancy and when unmanageable they treat with accupincture. Hope I can nap today xxoo naPs for all!

miraclebaby24 - 6 days ago
Justgirls- You too!!!!

saramarie1023 - 6 days ago
35 days left...WOW!

justgirls3 - 6 days ago
MIRACLE- yrah i think its because we sleep on our sides. i have to toss and turn because of the weight thru the night. i have to sleep on both sides. i have 40 lbs. and i swear i thinks its only in my belly and no where else. hope you get to feeling better!!! @ JUSTWANTING1- i haven't had that happen to me, but i do hope you take some time to relax more. get better mommy!!!

justwanting1 - 7 days ago
Hi All, its been a while since I have posted anything....I teach third graders and last Friday, I was sitting at my desk and became light headed and dizzy for like an hour...ended up having my school nurse check my bp and it was 140/86...I had to go to the doc's office and it was 150/82 with protein in my urine so they ended up observing me in labor and delivery for like 2 hours...my bp went back to normal after laying down and the protein disappeared, they told me I am out of work until they clear me....I have an appointment today for an ultrasound and nonstress test. My swollen feet/ankles looked great this weekend! Of course thats because I followed the docs orders and stayed off my feet....has anyone had this happen? what are the odds of me going back to work?

kelz1718 - 7 days ago
40 days left <3! Woohoo!!xx

miraclebaby24 - 7 days ago
Dezzi- I know what you mean...I have a rambunctious 2 year old who seems to have acquired ALL of the extra energy that I have left. Luckily my husband and other family is around to pick up my slack. I feel bad and lazy but there is nothing I can do about it. Justgirls- My hips have also been hurting me...mostly my right...I thought it was because that is the side that I sleep on but I'm not sure.

justgirls3 - 7 days ago
YEAH 34 WEEKS and so happy!!!! except about the physical part. i cant sleep without feeling like i am running a marathon my hips are in so much pain. tired of these BH!!! I am just a hot mess right now and cant wait to have her here!!!

Dezzi - 7 days ago
Miracle, I can relate! I am getting to the point where I an very uncomfortable, tired all the time, still having to deal with my 3 year old and all the other household things. To top it off, hubby is two provences away working, so I am 100% on my own. I wont see him until I am in labour now :(. Definatly feeling a bit of funkishness (yes, I made that up, lol), and can cry at the drop of a hat. ((hugs!))

miraclebaby24 - 7 days ago
I have really been in a funk that I will jump out of for about an average of 1 hour a day, but most of the 24-hour period while I'm awake I am in a state of perpetual funk. This is all coupled with the re-occurance of the pain in my whooo haaaa, swollen feet, cankles, and extreme back pain. Anyone else feeling this way or have any suggestions?

turtlefur - 8 days ago
40 days till my due date...WOOOOO!

ravenmoon - 9 days ago
Added a NEW poll. Help us name our Daughter!!!

Esmarose - 9 days ago
had 34week check up! super good news. Soundslike my midwife will get a 'kramzorg' for me for free. Here in Holland this woman (midwife/nurse) helps breastfeeding, cleanings, errands you may need, and help during birth. Usually cost about 2,000euros. YAY fingers crossed.

Ajsblessedmommy - 9 days ago
Last day in week 34 for me. I am so tired today as my son slept like poop last night so in turn I slept like poop... He kept waking up kicking and grunting and just acting like he was throwing a fit. He only did that one other time and that was around his 9 month growth spurt. So Im kind of hoping its because of another growth spurt(I dont like how short he is cause I dont want him to be short like me)

miss jade - 10 days ago
I thought they say by this time baby shouldn't have too much room to move around but this little girl is finding to the point where I'm jumping and laughing and when me and my son laying down he's always turning around and telling her to stop kicking him in his back which I find so cute but now he doesn't want to lay with me so he says I'm not allowed to sleep in his bed no more lol

saramarie1023 - 10 days ago
So my 3 yr old has this 4-6 day stomach virus according to his dr. This is his 4th day...so I'm hoping we are almost done. Anyway, he wakes me up multiple times a night as he is sick...I am SOOOOOO tired! Makes me worried about how I'm going to handle the new little one waking me up! :/

afshan - 10 days ago
getting big and cant wait for the baby

runswithscissors86@yahoo.com - 10 days ago
Lover face- cute way to do your name by the way. I work with a girl who is due a week after me and she is so small compared to me. She is also 6 inches taller than me and has all this room in her torso while I am walking around short and squished. Sometimes I just stare at her. Def no ill will towards her, she is a sweetheart. I do tell her though that nature would be so unfair of it let her deliver before me. She just laughs at me.

runswithscissors86@yahoo.com - 10 days ago
So I feel like I pulled my cervix today. My BF thought he would be cute and pinched my butt which caused me to jump. My jump and quick movement caused this horrible pain like my insides were getting yanked. Oh well.

threebagsfool - 10 days ago
Well the cervix is still closed, so all of these contractions have been doing nothing, I guess I will have a super strong uterus by the time labour is here.

Esmarose - 11 days ago
feeling tons of pressure on the pelvic bone ESP. when i get up from a sitting position or walk! MAN! anyone else feeling this?

threebagsfool - 11 days ago
Well I have my first cervical check tomorrow. Time to find out if all these contractions have been doing anything!

dominicanmami - 11 days ago
week 34 o gosh im so EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!

saramarie1023 - 12 days ago
I had an ultrasound yesterday. Tech said baby was really low which would explain the pressure I feel down there! So good to see baby!:) As far as birth control goes - I will do something for a little while, but my husband's going under the knife. I don't do well with hormonal based bc, and my hubby doesn't like condoms. Both of our kids have been surprises, and we have had enough surprises!

Ajsblessedmommy - 12 days ago
Yea i still have to talk the bc over with the doctor and everything cause boyfriend and i dont really like condoms

R-N-E-Bump - 12 days ago
3 bags that's how we've been able to conceive each of our children...aside from our first. When not ttc we like condoms just because they make for easy clean-up! LOL!!

threebagsfool - 12 days ago
We always used the Natural Family Planning, where you track your basal body temperature and cervical mucus, so we will go back to that afterwards. I don't react well to hormones in birth control so we needed something that didn't interfere with them.

R-N-E-Bump - 12 days ago
My feet have been swollen all day today too. So frustrating. But I got a lot done so now I'll sit for a while. Clarissa - how are your daughter's teeth after her accident? About BC we always just use condoms. But we've also had all our kids close together (planned...not because the condoms broke!!) so I'm not sure if we'll do anything different this time. I'm fairly tired of being pregnant!! LOL!!

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