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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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my4lilones - 4.8 hours ago
ok so OCTOMOM is gonna be on oprah Tuesday!!!!!! set the DVR!

cath1978 - 4.9 hours ago
i have bad siatica pain in my left butt cheek. i can't move or get out of bed. this baby is so big that its numbing my whole nerve. oh man 17 days to go, could it go any slower. tommorrow is my birthday and feels like just another day when your this big and horrible. this time last year i was preparing for my big 30th fancy dress party, now im preparing for my big baby andy to come

mamaearley - 8.7 hours ago
robyn2144 - my doctor told me that the rapid heartbeat is because of an increase of as much as 50% more blood flowing through your body. I have the same feelings you do. Hope that helps.

cat77 - 9.6 hours ago
I'm worried about the breastfeeding this time for some reason. I was successfull the first time but for some reason I have a fear that I'll have a hard time this time...could be cause it's been so long..I don't know. Also they told me at the hospital that since it's a smaller hospital the maternaty ward is seperate from the surgery room so I will not be in recovery with my baby. and I think that's the most crutial time to bond skin to skin. They told me that my hubby will take the baby at that point until I'm out of recovery. I'm so worried that by not being able to breast feed right away I'll have a hard start. Anyone else not breast feed right away and was able to successfully?

Stephie07 - 10 hours ago
Hey Ladies! I have a question. I, as alot of women, am PETRIFIED of the whole delivery process, this being my first baby. I was informed at 32 weeks that my 'wee' one was weighing in at aroud 6 lbs and the Doc told me repeatedly he has a very large head!!( ouch i know!). They are obviously estimating that he will be a big boy and at my last appointment (yesterday) the doc mentioned 'emergency C section' (she mentioned this at my 32 week appt too) ~ IF the baby is too big and has trouble. I'm not gunning for a C section here, but the women in my family seem to have a history of long, painful labor, followed by an emergency C section (all big babes!). I am just wondering what your opinions are? I would almost personally feel better just knowing i have a C section coming rather than be in labour forever and then getting cut open any ways?! Thoughts?

KaleeNBaby - 10.2 hours ago
my migrians have become some terrible over the last couple days I can barely open my eyes... Is this happening to anyone else??

babybowen - 10.3 hours ago
thanks 4 the advice on the mucus plug. x

ericsgirl - 10.8 hours ago
babybowen- here is a link to check out, it shows a pic of a mucus plug... fair warning its not pretty lol http://www.i-am-pregnant.com/encyclopedia/Pregnancy/Mucus-Plug

ericsgirl - 11.1 hours ago
babybowen- the mucus plug its a thick snotty substance. It can very in color and size. Usually they say if there is a tint of red or pink it is a sign of being closer to deliver. If your has red or pink I would inform your doc. Some women loose it all at once and other can loose it in pieces. I wouldnt let it alarm you, I lost mine almost 3 wks ago. My doc said keep doing what Im doing unless there is a sign of blood, my water breaks or my contraction get to the point where I feel the need to come in. I hope this helps you. Good luck

cat77 - 13.1 hours ago
Sometimes the wait makes me feel like I'm running a marathon!! The feeling you get at the end...when you're tired and can't take it anymore but you know you've got to get to the finish line and then you'll be so glad you did.

jjaks78 - 13.8 hours ago
Just got another scan date booked in for the 8th. So we can see how big bump really is and then hopefully i will have a date for my c-section. Starting to feel i am long over due giving birth, i feel there is no more space in my womb for the baby to grow and this heat just isnt helping. Not long now ladies. :)

babybowen - 15.3 hours ago
does any1 no what ur mucus plug looks like and if it goes in 1 go or breaks away bit by bit? thanx. x

rissasmommy - 16.5 hours ago
Today is my 1st day in week 34!!!

tia24 - 17.1 hours ago
ericsgirl- ive got the same problem an never had this with my first.. i think the pain in the groin and hips are getting worse an sometimes can bearly move.. told the doc and there didnt wanna know saying this time around baby will be bigger.. my first was 6.6 pounds.. let me know wat ur docs say..

Faith0624 - 17.1 hours ago
hey ladies, so after i posted my cramps comment yesterday i called my midwife and she had me go to the Triage. I got a pelvic exam finally and she told me that i'm about 30% effaced long, and 1.5cm dialated where i shouldn't be dialated at all. so they told me to take it easy from here on out and to rest alot. which is what i've been doing. So i'm just glad that my hospital bag is packed and everything but my car is ready now. still need to vacuum it out and install the infant seat. then i will probably just sleep from here till then. But let me tell you that when the doctor was doing the pelvic exam it hurt and i was thinking this is a little show of greater things to come. AHHHHHH! i hate that metal contraption they use to get swabs. yuck.

jeneriksbaby - 19.6 hours ago
oh PS Starting weight 110 pounds 34 weeks 147 Pounds........uuummm...screw it pass the cake lol

jeneriksbaby - 19.7 hours ago
So i went for a non-stress test and what i thought was the babys head moving up into my ribcage us really, BH!!! haha yes i am excited about it, now i just need this baby to flip

babybowen - 19.8 hours ago
hello ladies, the pain ur describing sounds alot like pubis symphysis dysfuction or spd, ive just bin diagnosed with it. its where ur pelvis joints loosen ready 4 the birth. it allso effects ur lower bk, round ur hips and ur bum cus its trapping a sciatic nerve. the pain is normally made worse by goin up stairs, getting in and out of the bath, getting knickers and trousers on, walking and sitting 4 2 long, u get stif. also turning in bed is very painfull. i have to wear a band round my bump now for support but its working wonders hope this helped but please seak medical advice. x x

my4lilones - 20.5 hours ago
LADIES WE ARE ALMOST THERE!!!!!!!! can u feel the excitment????????

ericsgirl - 1 days ago
Completely odd question but in the last 2 wks when I lay down what seems to be an air bubble or pocket of fluid above my belly button. As the days go by it gets bigger. If I take a finger and apply pressure to it it sink and then takes a minute to completely rise back up. does any one know what this is?

ericsgirl - 1 days ago
This is my second child and I never experienced the groin pain with my first. It seems to be getting worse though, I have a doc apt on monday so im trying to make it till then. I'm pretty sure my doc wont dismiss my pains. Im a high risk pregnancy and I have high thresh hold for pain so I know that something isnt right. My pains are going from my groin into my hips and low back. bh dont bother me at all but i have never had back pain like this.

my4lilones - 1 days ago
im very small and i have gained 25 lbs so far i usually go into labor around 159 lbs. lose 30 lbs after labor and thats it the baby weight is gone.

robyn2144 - 1 days ago
Is anyone else experiencing rapid heart beat? Even while lying down doing nothing? I have been feeling pretty miserable the last few days. Could be the cokes that I haven't been able to kick this pregnancy! :) But, the rapid heartbeat has been worse these last few days. Is it that I am running out of room and the pressure is just very intense?

bearhugs85 - 1 days ago
I to have been having alot of pain in the groin area. Can barely walk! I go to dr tomorrow. I know for 2 days I was having BH all day all the time.. I have never made it past 37 weeks. We will see!

we are having a boy!! - 1 days ago
I'm 34 weeks prego today...

magalish - 1 days ago
I have the pains too ladies..ouchy i totally understand the pelvic pain...we can do it! 4-5 more weeks right or less?

anachicana - 1 days ago
ericsgirl and firsttimemommie- I've had the ongoing growing pain for almost a month now. My doc says it's from pelvis separating. The only time my pain feels better is if I'm sitting down. Getting up, walking, and laying in bed makes the pain act up. I bought a maternity belt a couple weeks ago and that seems to help a little with walking (not much though). I've kinda gotten used to the pain... I think we need to accept that until baby gets here, the pain is staying. Faith, I have been getting those AF pains too... all my doc told me is that it's normal. I have to add that the pain under my left shoulder blade is getting worse everyday... OUCH. It doesn't help being stuck at a desk all day :(... not to much longer gals!

firsttimemommie - 1 days ago
ericsgirl- i am having similar pains. It is so hard to walk or turn over in bed or do anything cuz it hurts so bad, but i'm scared to bring it up to my dr. everytime i complain about my massive amounts of pain he tells me it is normal and acts like i need to get over it. I can't wait for the weird, random pains to go away.

RODY3RD BABY - 1 days ago
dont worry ladies i am going to have my third son and still thinking that everything is about to change and i dont know if im ready. I am so scared!!i think and worry about everything...i worry about my relationship... lately i feel like i am going crazy with my hubby...we are arguing a lot...i worry about my baby s health about my two other sons...i am completly freaked out.. god help me xxxx

ericsgirl - 1 days ago
I am having severe pains in my groin area. Its been like this for a couple days but it is only getting worse. I can barely walk and getting up is getting nearly impossible, does anyone know what could cause this or better yet how to help it go away?

calisto - 1 days ago
i will also be joining week 35 tomorrow so see you all there :)

calisto - 1 days ago
hello ladies,i never did get to pack my hospital bag i was so tired maybe tomorrow lol

Faith0624 - 1 days ago
oh yeah, i'll be off to 35weeks tomorrow. cool cool time is flying by now.

Faith0624 - 1 days ago
i hope things get better for you Cosmo. Regarding the weight gain, i think i've got all you girls beat. I've gained a total of 50pounds. OUCH! Question for you ladies, i'm getting period like cramps. they are mild but still hurt. anyone else?

calileo - 1 days ago
Hey I have followed all of you guys for a few months now but this is my first post. I have a quick question, has anyone else not taken any lamaze classes? This is actually my 3rd baby, but last baby was 6 1/2 years ago. All of a sudden I'm getting super freaked out. I never took any lamaze classes with my other two either, but seemed to have GREAT labors with both of them. (knock on wood!) I pushed three times and they were out.

calileo - 1 days ago
Cosmo - I'm with Kotton. I would've got the hell out a long time ago.

valassismommy - 1 days ago
I think I agree smaller women gain more weight.. but what i would give to be smaller and gain 40 lbs thru my pregnancy lol jk jk.. i'd still be smaller then when i started out! either way i'm happy, he is healthy so far.. i'm such a worrier, i worry non stop... what if this and what if that... he's my first and i'm just worried.. i just need to let go!!! My feet hurt so bad this week, i wear mostly flats to work, and I was in so much pain. I sit down all day answering phones but even when i'd get up it was bad! So my boss said I could wear my crocks since I work in a Dr office! Thank god for Crocks let me tell you!

magalish - 1 days ago
Today is my last day at work...headed off to maternity leave...3 more hrs here at work....im so ready to be at home...i type all the time at work putting together marketing spreadsheets and my carpol tunnel has kept me up at nights its horrible...so i cant wait to not have that aggravated by typing at work and be able to rest through the night or at least part of the night...We go to our first parenting class tonight its either going to be super lame or informative...not sure either way im going to make sure i have a frapachino with me...i hope all you ladies have a wonderful 4th weekend! keep cool keep your feet up...

aug12baby - 1 days ago
i want to meet my son dawson. i see all these mothers with there kids laughing and playing at the park when i walk my dog. i am jelous. i want to laugh and play with my son... only like 40 days or so though. i am excited!!! my first due date according to my period was July 30th. my first ultrasound put me at the 12th of Aug and my second put me at Aug 9th. so i guess he will come when he wants to come.

anachicana - 1 days ago
I actually lost 7 lbs in the beginning of my pregnancy, and I'm still up 40lbs. I was pretty thin be4 I got pregnant. I notice that smaller girls gain more weight. In May all I ate was salad and fish and I still gained 3 lbs, so now I say whatever. MMMMM I just finished eating lasagna and some chocolate cake. Yummy!

valassismommy - 1 days ago
Oh! and I haven't gained anything (i actually lost ten pounds since I found out I was pg)... but I gained 7 lbs sine my 29 week appt! I couldn't believe it! Dr said i'm still good on my weight gain.. ;) but i know why i gained.. i feel like eating every 2 minutes lol, and my amount of food im eating is more... oh well ;)

valassismommy - 1 days ago
Hello ladies! I went to my Dr appt yesterday. I was suppose to go at 32 weeks but between my schedule and the doctors it didn't work that way.. i went in for my 34 week prenatal. Everything is good, she messured me. Didn't check if I am dilated at all.. and heard his heart beat. I had my baby shower last weekend, i got everything i need. I mean everything and extra! I'm so excited now, but I noticed I couldn't sleep at night, because i was to busy thinking of where to put things and getting things together.. i put his basinett in my room, and packed his bag. That helped i slept well the last two nights... hope all is well with everyone!!

xfranchesca - 1 days ago
Anybody with nauseas????? should I call my doc?

crazymonkey82 - 1 days ago
Hi All, I'm 34 weeks tomorrow but I couldn't wait to get in here! As of my last appointment 2 weeks ago, I have a net gain of 3 lbs! I lost so much weight in the begining it feels like it took me forever to put it back on. This is probably one of the only time in our lives we can be happy and feel good about gaining weight!

xohappymommyxo - 1 days ago
cosmomajor- look at it this way... it's better for your baby to not be around him. your baby needs to be in a calm comfortable environment. he doesn't deserve to be around you or the baby if he's going to act like that. he should be thankful and appreciative of what you are doing by carrying this baby! just being the dad isn't enough. and if he doesn't want to do the right thing, i guarantee someone else will. good luck. i know it's hard. i've left my child's father before and have a few friends that are going through the same thing. just be strong and keep your baby's best interest in mind

kylaleigh - 1 days ago
back from my doc appt and baby Nolan Christopher will make his appearance on August 5th at 730am :) I'm pretty excited! Now that I have a date I'm going to STOP focusing on the days going by so slow and just relax! i still have painting to do, a crib to put together and clothes to wash and put up... I'm going to take my time and enjoy this pregnancy since it is my LAST :) it seems easier now that I have a date. Hope everyone is having a good day! and Cosmo leave his sorry ass!! abuse is abuse, and as I saw something on TV the other night where a lady said she provided the nails for the door she used to be able to walk out of by NOT leaving.

anachicana - 1 days ago
Cosmo- If you have somewhere to go, I would pack up and leave be4 the next time he decides to be a jerk to you. If this is an ongoing issue, he's not going to change if you keep letting him get away with it. If he loves you he'd agree on going to therapy or anger management classes. Just a suggestion... good luck sweetie! You need to enjoy the last few weeks of your pregnancy, not stress!

kottonkurlz - 1 days ago
Cosmo-I'm a bit surprised that you are still there. Abuse does come in the form of verbal. I wish my husband would yell at me all the time...I have a hot temper and I only take so much.

CosmoMajor - 1 days ago
sorry girls i am at the end of my rope and i don't know what else to do. didn't mean to screw up everyone's day.

anachicana - 1 days ago
As of last week I was up 40 lbs. At this point I say 'oh well' too Kaylaleigh. I have faith that I will lose it afterwards. firsttimemommie... I have read that you should call your doctor if you are having more than 4-5 contractions in an hour. It was happening to me too last week though, and the doctor just told me to rest after calling him. He wasn't too concerned. He told me to call him back if the contractions became more intense and didn't stop after a few hours, and go figure, they stopped after a couple hours and were never too painful. I hope that helps. Always remember that it doesn't hurt to call, it's always better to be safe than sorry.

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