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At this point in your pregnancy, your baby's crown-to-rump length is approximately 10.4 inches and the total length of your baby is around 16.7 inches. Your baby weighs about 2.7 pounds and continues to grow every day. If you measure from your bellybutton, your uterus is 3.5 to 4 inches above it. Total weight gain at this point is usually between 19 and 25 pounds.

3D sonogram of a fetus in week 29

Babies that are born prematurely can be very tiny. Even a baby that is only a few weeks early can be very small. Your baby will grow rapidly from now until week 36, and then at a slower rate thereafter. Generally, boys weigh more than girls at birth. The average baby's birth weight at full term is 7 to 7.5 pounds.

You might notice some leakage of colostrums from your breasts around this time. Colostrums is a sticky, watery substance that provides your baby's first food if you choose to breastfeed. Milk does not come in immediately after delivery and colostrums is high in calories and enough for your baby's first few days of life. Your baby is stimulating the production of colostrums. The baby's body is ensuring that there will be a readily available food supply after delivery.

Your baby will continue to open and close his eyes in the womb and may be able to see silhouettes of objects or even people in the right amount of light. Your baby should be moving many times throughout the day. Some of your baby's movements will be predictable and if you notice a decrease in fetal movements, you should lie down and do a fetal kick count. You should feel your baby move approximately ten times in an hour. If you do not notice the proper amount of movements, you should contact your healthcare provider.

Research has shown that your baby is not only able to hear, but also able to recognize your own voice. This shows that your baby can already learn, remember and recognize.

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chaneljay - 1.5 hours ago
To you single momS the good thing about women we are strong and if we are smart we will never show our weakness to a weak man jus keep smiling and know you have healthy babies on the way :-)

deemommy2be - 2 hours ago
Lynnerd26-ive already made my desicion about that, he wont be on the birth certificate, he wont be contacted when i go in2 labor n def wont be allowed in the room if he were to show up!! I had a rough start 2 my pregnancy n ive gotten thru it alone with only my parents support... If he hasnt been there since day 1 he wont be there the then n after i wont give him that privilage! I dont want 2 give my son the example of letting this man walk in & out of his life n let him think its ok! Me & my son deserve respect no matter what the circumstances are... Im sure ull make the rite choice for u and ur son just dont give him the chance 2 be in & out of ur sons life n make u unhappy u deserve the best just like any other woman does!

Lynnerd26 - 2.2 hours ago
deemommy2be-I'm gonna be a single mom too. My childs um father went MIA for a few months after I told him I was expecting as well. He just started talking to me again after xmas. I don't know what his intentions are but his son and I are/will remain a secret from his family because of 'religious beliefs'. He's kissed my belly and has seen alot of the things that have been bought for baby. He never said he'd help but he didnt say he wouldnt either. Either waym his name isnt going on the birthcertificate to avoid future conflict....I'm debating whether or not I should tell him when I go into labour and if I should let him be there? :S

deemommy2be - 2.4 hours ago
Hey ladies! I see some of u r having trouble with hubbys or bd, im single n havent had any moral or financial support from this so called man!! Actually he hasnt called since i told him i was expecting n thats was in sept!!! Its hard not having sum1 2 be there when u need them!! I wish there was sumthing i could say 2 make u girls feel better but the truth is, guys are never gonna feel the way we do n have the needs we do...so theyll never be as supportive as we want! Ive been dealing with my situation all alone not being able to vent about it, i fell like my friends just wouldnt underdstand me... Its not a nice feeling when ppl ask how does the daddy feel or is he excited its a boy!? I just dont know how a man can be so selfish n not be responsoble!! I mean i dont want him 2 marry my or financially support me but i just want him 2 be there 4 his son!!! Is that asking him for too much!! Sorry girls i just thought i could go thru this alone n not exploding at a point... I feel sad @ times but im a storong woman n deep in my heart i know il get thru this...

Lynnerd26 - 2.5 hours ago
Hey ladies!! I've skipped a whole week somewhere lol. My due date has changed as per an ultrasound I had today. Baby weighs 2 pounds 15oz and was cute with his lil hand by his face and his legs crossed. I love seeing him and I can't wait for my 3D ultrasound on Thursday!!!! :D

Shakes - 2.8 hours ago
chaneljay - yeah...he doesn't see it that way. he 'doesn't feel like quitting yet'. i asked him what he's going to do if i'm in labour for 30 hours and he's not allowed to leave me? i told him if he leaves me to go smoke then i'll get my mom to come in the room with me and he won't be part of it. childish? perhaps...but i need support and if he couldn't give it to me for the 9 months i carried his child he damn well better give it to me when i'm in pain! lol

chaneljay - 2.8 hours ago
Oh my SHAKES my boyfriend did something like that when i was 20 weeks he left me at the hospital to go smoke iwas sooo upset i cursed him out lol now hes working on not smoking anymore because he knows i feel he is putting that beford me and the baby

Shakes - 2.9 hours ago
Yvie - there's noooooo way that he'd ever read anything like that. in fact, unless it's a car or a tattoo magazine he won't read. period. i just don't know what to do. Like just now, we were in the car and i had a bunch of stuff around me in the passenger seat...i had to take eeevvverrryythinngg inside with me because he was too concerned with having a smoke (since he can't do that with me in the car) than to actually offer to help. i'm going crazy.

chaneljay - 3.4 hours ago
Cant believe i will be 30 weeks thursday well friday im in the last few weeks looking at the 30's row we are soooo close im looking forward to all of us being in week 37 38 39 an 40 possibly 41 and 42 lol telling eachother our birth stories . Im looking forward to my baby shower march 7th i havent seen my friends in months

chaneljay - 3.6 hours ago
Lore -yea listen to filled with joy lol iwas going to tell you the same thing they will prescribe you a mild cream to put up your vajay jay lol and you will feel better for now soak in warm water for the itching and use mild soap once you get the cream the smell and itch will go away right away

filled-with-joy - 3.7 hours ago
Lore - A yeast infection is when the yeast that is naturally present in your body grows out of control. Unfortunately, f you have been on antibiotics it can make you more prone to developing a yeast infection because the meds kill the harmful bacteria and then the yeast is allowed to flourish. The smell and itchiness is characteristic of a yeast infection. Go to your doctor, because I would guess that is what's going on.

lore - 4 hours ago
Whats a yeast infection? They told me i had a UTI but suppsly after i took the antibiotics it went away. now is worst.i might call the doctor tomorrow to make sure. Especially if it Itches alot and the smells is nasty.

chaneljay - 4.8 hours ago
Amanda as far as stretch marks the ones i had before are getting darker i dont have any new ones an non on ma tummy and lite ones on my boobies thank god lol they say oil dont work but i have cocoa butter oil and its been working i heard if you use oil you will still get them they will jus not be as bad if you have dry skin

chaneljay - 4.9 hours ago
Lore it could be a yeast infection if it itches iwould go to the doc i had one and it caused me to have contractions

mookal01 - 5.7 hours ago
amanda- I have stretch marks on my inner thighs, outer thighs, butt, and some faint ones on the lovehandle area. Amazingly my tummy and boobs are in the clear at this point (knock on wood). I kind of feel like its an inevitable part of pregnancy. =[

Yvie - 6.9 hours ago
Shakes-would your hubby read a book for fathers to be or at least a section? All the babies books I have have a section just for daddy's. It helps them feel more involved and it gives advice on how to support the mom and teaches them about all the things we are going through. Maybe if you could get him to do that it might help him understand what you are feeling physically and emotionally.

Bethany7053 - 7.1 hours ago
amanda- my stretch marks are insane. I woke up a couple weeks ago, and just had a tiny little purple dot. well that dot has turned into a million deep, dark, purple stretch marks. I am using cocoa butter & pure olive oil, but I believe im just destined to be covered in them.

Englishmama - 7.2 hours ago
MIfirstimemama- my page updated today with the new layout and I'm hating it too lol

MIfirstimemama - 7.3 hours ago
English-damn facebook! i hate the new layout too. Im fighting with fb right now! lore- sounds like u have a yeast infection, call dr. asap i had one in begining of pregnancy and script took care of it in like 2 days. Kalyaxxx- Ill be thinking of ur family.

lore - 7.5 hours ago
Ok im 29 weeks. Time is passing by slow. ive been having alot of discharge. but the thing is is really white and it smells bad. i had to buy pads. i was wondering if any of yall are goin thru this? oNe more thing it makes me itch dont there?

amanda815 - 7.6 hours ago
Shakes--sorry your partner isn't more supportive. Things probably aren't 'real' for him yet. My husband has become incredibly supportive, but I've had 2 serious bleeds and spent some time in the hospital. Now I'm home on bedrest. This situation made everything more 'real' to my hubby. I bet when you're closer and/or when the baby arrives that he'll be more supportive.

amanda815 - 7.7 hours ago
Anyone else noticing stretch marks? My stomach is all clear, but on the bottom of my boobs are some stretch marks!!

Shakes - 8.1 hours ago
Does anyone know how on earth to get their partner to show a little support? I'm feeling kind of overwhelmed right now and all I get is 'oh yeah?'... he has a child from a previous relationship...you'd think since he's been through this before he'd be a little better at it.

dschall - 8.7 hours ago
The Dr just put me on partial bedrest! I was having contractions and although I am not dilating I am starting to efface. He doesn't want me on my feet all day. We are not ready for our little girl to make her entrance into our world just yet. I hope everyone is feeling well!! :)

commongoal - 8.7 hours ago
Englishmama : **BIG HUG** I'm glad you & your precious enjoyed that sammy..xoxo

kaylaxxx - 8.9 hours ago
english mumma- that sucks ! how horrible for you. Im sorry you have to go through that now. I have missed my glucose test this week and will go next week, so not looking forward to that drink. I had really bad news. My mother is on life support in icu and wasn't expected to live, but it's slightly looking up now, so im going to go for a big drive tomorow and stay down where they are for a few days to look after my brothers and sister and see how she is doing, she is and i think will still be in a coma when i get there. This all started because she has to take blood thinners to prevent clots after a heart op she had a few years back. 3 days without these meds and this is what happened. I have noticed a fair few other people on here on blood thinners ? On a lighter note all you girls are so lucky to have snow ! i havn't seen snow scince i was 2, and we drove a fair bit to see it, and i don't remember lol.. Baby kicks and moves so much i sit here and watch it from the outside, i try to get my partner to sit and watch too, but he is too impatient to wait the minute or so between movements ! gggrrr. I love having my time just lying or sitting and feeling the baby . im sorry to those not feeling these movements, i am excited about it because i can't remember ever getting these extreme feelings with my first ? I don't remember him moving like this ? each to there own i guess, maybe all our kids will be full on and your all quiet and calm lol. luck all x

Englishmama - 9 hours ago
Arcola- it was bloody facebook and it's stalker-ish features; saw him on the newsfeed of a mutual friend. I'm ok though, just stung for a few minutes. Sad thing is, that sandwich really did help lol

Arcola21 - 9.1 hours ago
English---Whoever showed you those pic wasnt thinking!!! You do not need any stress and even if it is over between the two of you im sure it still hurts to see him with someone else...especially being pregnant!----Thanks girls...I hope I passed this test. Today was brutal and Im so tired from not getting a good nights sleep.

chaneljay - 9.2 hours ago
Yvie man that sounds so nice lol tell him give my man some pointers too ARCOLA im happy you made it thru the test iknew you could do it we are getting rain too it made me soooooo sleepy

Englishmama - 9.3 hours ago
Ok ladies, a little down. Just saw pics of baby daddy partying it up this weekend with his new squeeze. Ouch. On the bright side, I went and got a Southern Style Chicken Sandwich from MacD which made me feel a little better ;)

MIfirstimemama - 9.6 hours ago
Aracola i was thinking of u today glad ur test is done! We got about 12in of snow today. Im ready for it to be over!! and spring and our babies to be here!

Arcola21 - 10.1 hours ago
Well as long as people are complaining...ill chime in on that!! I had my 3 hour glucose test today. The drink was cold this time (yay) and I got a lemon-lime drink that tasted like a flat Sprite...but it was so thick and really hard to drink!! I was stuck with a needle 4 times and now my arms are bruised. That drink didnt set well with my tummy either because as soon as I got home I had to use the potty (sorry TMI!)...I absolutely do not enjoy being pregnant..I love this baby but I cant stand being pregnant!! Oh the up side.. IT doesnt normally rain here in vegas very often but these past few weeks it has dont quite a bit of raining and I absolutely love a rainy day! OK my pitty party is over!

commongoal - 10.3 hours ago
Steplaff80 : LUCKY!!! WE get NO snow, only in the mountains far far away! Even then, they don't get snowed in =o/ We get a little drizzle and everyone panics and calls it STORM 2010...''WARNING''! It makes me laugh, I am sure the whole country laughs at us. Cali cannot handle ANY rain, God forbid it snowed =o/

partyof4plus1 - 10.3 hours ago
I just found out my doctor will induce me by Apri 15th because my births are so quick she wants me in a safe place come 39 weeks! So exciting to knock a week off of seeing my little man!!! 9 weeks now!

commongoal - 10.4 hours ago
Yvie : That was awesome! =)

Shakes - 11.1 hours ago
Yvie - must be nice :P

saratha - 11.2 hours ago
Yvie, that is so sweet! I was snowed in yesterday and it was nice. I built a snowman with my little girl and we had a nice relaxing day. It was great! I feel so tired today though. I'm very sore feeling again. I've been this way for about a week. I don't notice until I stand up and make the old lady grunts....

Steplaff80 - 11.3 hours ago
Yvie - that sounds SO relaxing...think your man could give my man some pointers?? lol :)

Yvie - 11.4 hours ago
Last night I arrived home around nine from another long day and had a breakdown as soon as my bf hugged me. He responded by running me a warm bath with candles and soft lullabies playing. He sat beside the bathtub while I let the day soak off me. He's such a wonderful man...sorry I just had to brag about him for a second.

Steplaff80 - 11.4 hours ago
Yvie - It's been crazy! This is the second storm we're getting in one week! last one was about 20 inches, and this one is going to be the same! I'm not a big fan of the cold weather, but I do LOVE the snow!! :)

Yvie - 11.4 hours ago
Steplaff80-I wish we were getting the kind of snow you guys are. For one thing I love snow and we have barely had any and I too wouldn't mind being snowed in for a day.

Steplaff80 - 11.7 hours ago
I am so exhausted today! I could've spent the entire day in bed if possible!! I'm stuck in work for another 30 min...we are getting another major snowstorm that is due to start within the hour, and will continue until Thursday morning. I have a feeling I will be snowed in tomorrow, which I'm actually looking forward to! lol :)

taniamommyX2 - 12.2 hours ago
Thank you all for the gret suggestions on a Baby Shower or an After the Birth shower! I really like the idea of having a party for the baby once he gets here and I think that is what I may do! Thanks everyone!! :)

chaneljay - 12.7 hours ago
I got a whole pack of corn dogs and crancherry juice lol because ihave been craving that lol

chaneljay - 12.7 hours ago
I dont wanna say i dont like being pregnant but it has put my health outta wacc i gotta go see a heart doctor tomorrow for my heart rate always being up and babies placenta is still low so thinking about this stuff does get me alittle down sumdays but idont have that much longer to go so i stay alittle calm

illy2 - 12.9 hours ago
Girls I have these fat, awful days too... But hey try and keep positive. It's the only time in our lives we have a good reason to be and it's not a danger for our health! It'll all be worth it in the end and we will simply shed weight just by giving birth, breast feeding etc. Also I don't think people look on us as being fat just heavily pregnant!!! I loved being preggers the first time round I felt great and people told me all the time that I was glowing and it suited me etc... This time no one has said anything apart from 'you're huge' !! :-((

saratha - 13.5 hours ago
ashrenee... ME TOO! I feel so HUGE and uncomfortable. I just measured my stomach and I'm 42 inches! Everyone thinks I'm 9 months and about to have the baby so they are so shocked to hear I'm not due until 4/28 and that doesn't make me feel any better. My back is hurting so bad today and my legs are so very sore!!

ashrenee - 13.7 hours ago
I feel like a HUGE.UNCOMFORTABLE.UGLY.GROSS.BLOB OF NASTY FATNESS...I just cant help it I have been feeling so awful latly...I feel so unattractive and uncomfortable...I hate it...

saratha - 14.9 hours ago
I'm not at all liking being pregnant today! I'm tired of the 'OMG, you still have how long?' comments! I know people don't mean anything by it but it's very irritating and I just smile and waddle on by b/c I know if I open my mouth, bad words will come out!!

wedward - 15 hours ago
Alliep-My best friend never felt her little girl kick once and had a healthy baby. I wouldn't worry too much. It's probably the position of your placenta. Hey, look at it this way. You'll have one laid back baby!!! Lucky!!!

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