By week 32, your baby weighs nearly 4 pounds! The crown-to-rump length of your baby is approximately 11.7 inches and the total length is about 18.9 inches. Your uterus is now 5 inches above your bellybutton. Some doctors do not see their patients every other week until now. So, if you were going to the doctor monthly, you may begin going once every other week now.
Sleeping boy. the baby sleeps 90-95% of the day, and sometimes experiences REM sleep, an indication of dreaming.
Now that your baby has grown so long and your uterus is higher, you might notice a new discomfort. Your baby is probably head-down and may occasionally stretch out and kick you in the ribs. The pressure on your rib cage can make you sore, especially if one of your baby's feet becomes caught. You can prevent this by sitting up straight as much as possible. Because your baby's demands for vitamins and minerals are higher than ever right now, you should continue to take your parental vitamins for the entire pregnancy.
This week your baby's movements will peak. You should continue to monitor the fetal movements daily and address any concerns with your caregiver. The wrinkles in your baby's face are disappearing and fat is still being deposited throughout the baby's body.
The body growth slows down from now on.
Because of the lack of space in the uterus, the legs are drawn up in what is known as the fetal position.
As a preparation for breastfeeding, your baby has learned to root for the breast. The baby will turn its head if touched on the cheek and open its mouth if the bottom lip is tickled. By this time the baby can also suck and swallow in a coordinated way.
joanna2 - 2.3 hours ago
Hi everyone, hope all is going well, I have just put a photo of my square bump in the bellies photo album 32 weeks, all comments greatfully received!! Am having fundus measured again on Wednesday so will know if I need another scan to check all ok. When the baby wriggles around it feels massive and it certainly affecting my breathing so I just hope its lying out long and flat on my lungs! I don't know if you get Mr Men books in the US, they are popular childrens books in the UK. I have visions that I am giving birth to Mr Strong a small square red Mr Man with a little hat who eats lots of eggs! I certainly don't look baby shaped at all!
Bri - 8.6 hours ago
I've heard horror stories about having a roommate. Things like the roommate is up all night talking on the phone. Yuck! Our's had my bed, a bed for baby and a futon couch for my husband. He said he hasn't slept as well as when we were in the hospital last time! HAHA!
Marn, I know nipple confusion does happen but not often. The problem is when moms start giving the bottle early on. It's easier to drink from a bottle so babies will lean towards that. It also effects supply if you don't nurse on the demand. I think that is the number one reason I hear about women having a low supply. They were tired and so they let Dad give a bottle and let you sleep a few more hours. If you aren't feeding then your body doesn't know to make more. It's supply and demand. If the demand isn't there, neither is the supply. But after supply is well established and Baby is used to the breast and efficient at pulling the milk then a bottle can be introduced. For most it's pretty easy but for some babies they just don't like it. It's a cold artificial nipple. Even if it has breastmilk in it some babies just plain refuse it. It sometimes takes several bottles and someone else feeding baby to get them to actually drink from it. My son didn't care how he got the milk as long as he got it. It didn't matter if it was from the breast or bottle even if it was I who was giving it. He didn't like formula though. I don't blame him, that's nasty tasting stuff after you've had breastmilk. So basically, don't worry about nipple confusion yet. Just be sure to get your supply established before introducing the bottle.
marn-1st-time-mom - 10 hours ago
hey all...hm i don't really know what my hospital will be like but i know it's nothing like the 'spa ones' haha...but my b/f insists on getting me a private room because then it's quieter and more private lol...and it has a tv and a nice big lounge chair for visitors istead of those crappy metal ones...but anywho so excited went to babies r us and registered for my little one. It was so much fun and you get a gift bag when you leave...had a bottle in it and a sippy cup and a n/b diaper and sample size nipple cream and baby wash and wipes....SO cool..ok ladies i'm confused...i'm planning on b/f and have heard that if you b/f it's difficult to use a bottle as well because of nipple confusion...but should i still get bottles and such just in case???? HELP!!!
pregonok - 10.8 hours ago
My grandma said that all 5 of her babies were born in a military hospital and she always had a roomate just with the curtin between them throught the whole labor process
Bri - 11 hours ago
Yuck! I've heard of women having to share in their maternity rooms but not in the labor room. That would be awful. I want a peace and quiet room. Plus, I don't want others seeing what's going on or hearing it if there is a curtain. I also love how all the medical equipment is hidden. You walk in and it looks like a hotel room. Then you realize a cabinet folds down to wash, weigh, and treat baby after birth. HAHA!
hollienjax - 12.3 hours ago
I've also heard of different countries having the women all together in one big room delivering the babies! That would be awful! Could you imagine laying in the bed next to someone screaming and hollering if you were trying to have a calm relaxed birth or vice verca!
m.e.a - 12.5 hours ago
the hospitals here in sydney do not let u leave when ur water has broken, they are terrified of infection as there has been a lot of corruption with the health system with how they handle preganant women.
hollienjax - 12.5 hours ago
Estellablu-- my hospital is like that too. My other one back home was nice and only took private insurance and stuff like that but not as nice as the one here. People can even order you gifts or you can tourself, like robes and slippers and stuff like that. They do the chocolate and have a spa but all that is extra and you have to pay for it there. Your not billed or your insurance but having the option is nice and I have never heard of a hospital without private maternity rooms! Until I heard it own this site. And its not even a matter of having private insurance or any of that? Its just how they do it where I was from. With my 1st, I was on state insurance and delivered at a fairly nice hospital but all the rooms there were private also. I think its nice if you have the option of having a fancy hospital but having delivered at one of each...it really doesn't determine the type of care you get. At least it didn't for me. My nurses and doctors and my care at the 1st hospital was just as nice as the one I delivered my last 2 at. Your so focused on your new little one and you leave so quickly, it really isn't that big a deal.
Bri - 12.8 hours ago
Yeah, if you aren't actually in labor they will let you leave. It's also why they say not to go until the labor is X minutes apart even if the water has broken. My doctor does want me to call her if it does. And, if it does I will be heading to Bellevue, whether or not. I'll hang with friends there or whatever. I'd rather be down there before labor begins. You do have to be careful though. No baths, sex, etc. if your water has broken. You don't want to let any bacteria enter.
Our hospital is like that too. I love it. You really feel pampered. The maternity ward is in it's own building. We get treated like treasured guests. HAHA! I'm excited to go back but I don't want to stay long. My need to be with my son over rides any want to be pampered.
sfrizzell1 - 13.5 hours ago
estellablu2 - I'm so jealous!!!! The hospital I originally planned on having sophia at was the same way but Sophie had other plans in mind. Now I'm in a semi private room at a major hopital. So different! If I were you I would try and stay as long as possible, lol.
MyBabySuprise - 14 hours ago
melisamax, your story makes me more happy with my hospital after all. At least the rooms are private. However, I say we all travel to estellablu2's and give birth at the spa with her. Lol, I am so jealous... chocolates and massages. I wish I was still in Oklahoma. They had birthing centers like that.
babybellybliss - 14 hours ago
m.e.a- you can have up to four bags of water, and i am pretty sure they will send you home if your water is broke if you are not in a active labor, its that or give you drugs to start contractions, and that not always an option. my cousin was sent home after her water broke...it was almost 4 days before her baby boy was born, she was told no baths, or sex..etc...etc
melisamax - 14.4 hours ago
estellablu2- Wow talk about being pampered!!! I want to have my baby at that hospital, I never heard of that before. My hospital is like the Ghetto compared to yours lol With my daugter I was in a ward with 3 other moms,next door was another ward, and all 8 women shared the same bathroom!(1 toilet, 2 doors so you had to lock 2 doors when you went into the bathroom!) Nice eh? This time around I'm on my BFs insurance plan so i will be in a semi private room with 1 other lady. I cant belive they put chocolates on your bed!!! Must be nice :)
scared n single - 14.7 hours ago
On the boob topic lol... mine havent grown at all either - in fact I think they are shrinking - if thats possible!! I went into pregnancy with a D and lost weight in the beginning but now it seems all my bras are too big in the cup size! Im not overly concerned..just seems odd!! Any comments? Is this possible? lol
m.e.a - 14.9 hours ago
ladies i have a quick question, my frnd is a week overdue now, and she went to the hospital last night coz she thought her waters had broken.. how ever when she went there the hospital goes to her she ruptured one of the membranes on the top of her stomach, and apparently its very common so they sent her home. Now i know for a fact once ur water breaks ur not allowed to leave the hsoptial. is this normal?? and also i never knew there was more than one membrane??
Bri - 15.4 hours ago
estellablu2 - The thinning of the cervix and the pressure of Baby's head causes it to break. But, what causes the cervix to thin and why at what time is up for debate. Oxytosin is the chemical that is released when it all happens but why it is released at that time is anyone's guess. Something to do with baby and mom being ready. HAHA!
4thbaby4me - 15.8 hours ago
Estellablu, not sure what causes the water to break on its own. With my first pregnancy my water broke on its own while I was sleeping AND on my due date, it doesnt get more rare than that lol. The other two had to be broken for me. Its a very rare thing for it to break on its own and I think nature just does it when it feels its time.
bee2bee - 16 hours ago
oh my last comment was with my last pregnancy in 07
bee2bee - 16 hours ago
estellablu2> My water broke for me in the bathtub as the water was running on my back. That might not of been the cause but thats where I was at when it happened. I was thankfull that it was an easy cleanup
mrsmom - 16 hours ago
Sounds like it will be only one overnight if that. that is what I was hoping for!!!
estellablu2 - 16.1 hours ago
I have a question: What causes your water to break naturally??? I tried searching online and cannot really find any concrete answers. I'm just curious. I know it doesn't happen to all women naturally (only a pretty small percentage) but I'm still curious. My water never broke in my 1st pregnancy.
estellablu2 - 16.3 hours ago
In a way, i kinda like the time in the hospital...nurses waiting on you hand and foot...it's kind of nice before reality sets in at home! :) haha.... The hospital that I deliver in has a VERY state of the art maternity center. The rooms are called 'Suites' and they even put chocolates on your bed each day, fresh flowers in your room, and the bathrooms are more like spas...so it's kinda nice actually! You can even call for a facial or massage if you want one!
rlspregnancy3 - 16.9 hours ago
I had to do an overnight stay with both my girls, although the second I was almost allowed home within about 3 hours of delivery until the consultant changed his mind (my waters had broken more than 24 hrs before active labour started and that can mean your baby is more likely to get an infection). If all goes well this time I bolero be home the same day.
Bri - 17.5 hours ago
I was in the hospital 2 days with my c-section. The section was a 1pm on Sunday and I was home by that time on Tuesday.
estellablu2 - 17.6 hours ago
I was just reading everyone's posts about going home within a day or even hours after a vaginal birth! Wow...insurance companies sure must not want to pay! I was in the hospital for 3 days with c-section (but that's because it's a major surgery)....however I know vaginal births around here are at least 2 days!
Bri - 18.2 hours ago
Not everyone's boobs grow, even when their milk comes in. My sister's never did. She was a C throughout her pregnancy and into breastfeeding. Last time mine went from B's to DD's and never went down. They just sagged a bit after stopping breastfeeding and has now fill back up. I'm no F or H but I do understand. Shirts don't fit right. Even if your tummy is skinnier you still have to buy XL just to fit into your boobs. I never cleaned out a lot of maternity shirts from my closet for two reasons. One, they fit right and two I actually liked several of them.
I agree, definately get the brand name Boppy. The other's stuffing just isn't right and they aren't much more. Get at least two covers too. These pillows are multi-purpose which will need washing. Better to only have to wash the cover then the pillow.
mrsmom - It all depends on your insurance and when you go into labor. If you deliver at 2am a lot of times you're going home the following afternoon. I've heard as early as six hours after delivery. But if you deliver at 8am then they probably won't release you until the next day. I know it's weird. If everything goes according to plan you should be home before 34hours.
MyBabySuprise - Ugh! I'm so sorry. That is the whole point of me sticking with my doctor and why I have such a drive to my hospital. There are two on the way and also why I can't call an ambulance if I'm home alone. They would take me to the closest hospital which I don't want. I love Overlake. It's up todate and all rooms are singles. The nursing staff is awesome and I like their way of thinking. I never saw the nursery because they don't take babies there unless Mom insists. They believe that this time is a bonding moment for baby and parents. They also don't push formula. I was seeing a lactation consultant every two hours. I guess another reason is this hospital is sort of high end. It's a bit pricey to deliver there but you also have to think, this is Bellevue. A lot of high end CEOs and such live in Bellevue. A reason we didn't buy there was our house would be in the millions if we did and we can't afford that. So, I have a drive to the hospital. I'm fine with it because it's what I want. I would ask your doctor if that was the only hospital she is affiliated with. If you went to another hospital would she still be able to deliver there? Some are with several. Maybe take a tour of another hospital and see if it's worth switching. It might be if you just aren't comfortable there.
racho - 18.6 hours ago
woohoo! baby shower in 3 more hours! I've been lookin 4ward to this for over a month now! It's gonna be awesome and 2 wonderful friends are throwing it!
We have bout 15 coming and 4 kids. Out of 20 invites we handed out MOST said yes, surprising us all as now the shower will be bigger then we expected. But it's all good! We even decided to have a cookout and feed everyone!
Alexis my 2 friends and I went out today to grab last min decorations. Cake will be awesome! It has a baby coming out of a flower and the words we chose will say ' Someone special, someone dear, baby Abbie is almost here'.
I'm soooooooooooo excited! I am as giddy as a little kid! LOL Will def be posting pics either later 2nite or 2morrow
MyBabySuprise - 18.6 hours ago
I went on my hospital tour today and am s0 dissappointed. It was shabby. The rooms were low class and old looking and the nursery didn't have any decorations or anything. Everything seemed old and run down and depressing. If it wasn't too late, I would consider a new OB so I could deliver at a different hospital. I hate the hospital.
melisamax,I just had to special order my size H bra from Motherhood and praying it will fit but the F is so small that I don't think that is going to happen. I started this pregnancy with DDD.My boobs have been huge since the 7th grade. Bra's are not cute at even a DDD and r expensive.
mrsmom - 19.5 hours ago
Thanks 4thbaby! I was hoping, but not sure. I know it is going to be extremely hard on my girls to not have me home and I really want hubby with me the first night at the hospital.
4thbaby4me - 21.2 hours ago
mrsmom...a vaginal delivery without complications is usually one night. It can vary however depending on the time of day you delivered and the insurance you have. Commonly though its just one night.
mrsmom - 21.7 hours ago
Hey guys--curious. When I had my twins I ended up in ICU myself. So, I don't know what the standard is on how long one stays in the hospital with a vaginal delivery. Is it one or two nights? I am trying to plan for my girls...
estellablu2 - 23.2 hours ago
Hey all! HOpe everyone is having a great weekend! I had my 32 week ultrasound yesterday and baby boy is weighing approx. 4 lbs. 10 oz at this point! That's in the 70% percentile. My doctors said not to worry and that it's not abnormally large for this point in my pregnancy, but I'm so worried that he'll just continue to climb the charts and I'll end up with a 10 pounder again! I hope not!!! Phew...such a busy weekend...gotta run!
hollienjax - 1 days ago
Oh yea, 4th4me--I feel your pain. I've never been a busty girl. My best assest was always my butt! LOL never had boobs til I had kids. This is also my 4th and even though they grew before, they never grew this much! Even when my milk came in. I was at my skinniest right before I got pregnant this time (which for me equals NO BOOBS!) And I was in a 34-36B and then I changed into my 36C that I had from before and that worked for like a week. And I finally went in and got fitted and the girl said 38D!! I have never ever had boobs like this and never knew my hubby was a boob guy! LOL. I told him to just buy me some boobs and stop knocking me up since that's the only time I ever have any boobs!
hollienjax - 1 days ago
Hey yall! Hope your having a good weekend. We went out to eat last night with our new friends and another couple from his work. Its nice being able to have a couple hours among adults. I think it has really lifted my spirits but I always have to cut the nights short, I get so sleepy and just can't hang right now :) I had to sleep pretty much sitting up last night. My reflux has been sooo bad here lately. I eat Tums by the dozen but about 5 minutes later its not working anymore. I did sleep pretty good on the couch propped up high. I've also been having lots of BH here lately...they don't hurt but are very uncomfortable and he hurts me when he moves. He just feels so heavy, he jabs me here and there and I can feel him hitting my hip bones while I'm sitting up or laying...that's a weird, painful feeling. Oh and on the Boppy...I'm not sure that WalMart has the name brand Boppy. I only say this because the off brands are not as sturdy or firm and just don't work well for breastfeeding or helping the baby sit up when its time for that. They are very nice though and serve many purposes. I loved mine and gave it away and then got an off brand this last time at my shower and it just wasn't the same. I will get another Boppy brand name one this time. Anyways, yall have a great weekend. I'm gonna rest :)
melisamax - 1 days ago
4thbaby4me- Try having H boobs to begin with, God knows what size they are now, and what size they will be after I have this baby, but trust me its not fun! Breast reduction here I come :) people that have small boobs do not complain cuz trust me big ones aint the greatest!!!!! they are just a pain in the a$$, I HATE bra shopping its the worst, and you can never find nice bras, just granny looking bras lol
melisamax - 1 days ago
Marn- Yes Walmart has a registry :)
UGH I couldnt get to sleep for like an hour last night, baby boy was doing some crazy things in there, think I was also having braxton hicks contractions, I was saying in my head now is not the time baby its too early, but then I couldnt get to sleep cuz I was thinking of all the stuff I had to get done if I was really going in to labour and where to go when I got to the hospital, all kinds of stupid stuff then I finally fell asleep, But then this morning my stomach was very tight again! So I dont know whats going on, I have a client coming at 2 today to do a manicure and pedicure I hope I can survive :) today is my major cleaning day(cleaning never ends) but I dont think I'm going to get too much done, I think I should just do a couple light things and relax, I for sure dont need to be going into labour right now. My back is also killing me! This is going to be a fun day :) Lets hope I can make it through
4thbaby4me - 1 days ago
Everyone is talking about how their breasts grew in size and it seems most of you have increased to a C cup. Im jealous, Ive increased from a B to a D cup! I dont just look like I have nice full breasts, instead I look like I have two cantalopes dancing on top of a watermelon! Its just not sexy!
Bri - 1 days ago
kittie79 - Congrats on knowing your date but I have to ask, why so early? That is almost a month early for most of us in this week. Most babies really aren't ready to come out then. I can understand when it is healthier for the baby in the NICU then in the womb but I didn't know you were having problems? Hope everything is ok with you. Good Luck with the induction.
Sorry Marn, I didn't mean to confuse you. I guess I just think everyone knows what a Boppy is because I've been around them for years and year. And, they are sold everywhere. But, as for registries. I am 100% sure Walmart does do registries. Again, I haven't shopped there in years and Canada may be different but I would think so. I did a registry with my son and NO ONE bought off of it. I did get some things I wanted but nothing that was needed. So, after we moved into our condo my husband and I went on a shopping spree. Actually it was more him then me. I was going for the crib and such. We didn't buy the crib until 36weeks because we moved and didn't want to move it too. But, anyhow. We ended up buying everything all at once which was a huge expense. I kind of wish we hadn't bought a bed in bag for the crib and all the accessaries to go with it. He doesn't use the toddler quilt even to this day. I can't keep him under a blanket. HAHA! I found the twin/full bedding that I want when he moves to a big bed but that means all his animal things are going to a waste. Oh well. Good Luck with your registry.
doublemama - My husband thanked me for not making him go to any of those classes. He is like me and learns better by reading and experiencing. Why he hated school so much. Just to listen to someone talk is boring to him. He's had lots of medical training and such so he is actually really good when it comes to be a coach. Have I mentioned lately that I didn't change a diaper until Kekoa was over two weeks old!!! Since he was on paternity leave it was his job while I fed the baby. Loved it! Now I wish I could get him to change a diaper. HAHA!
alittle88 -YAY! I'm so happy for you. That had to be sooo damn scary and even now. Yes, Ellie is doing ok but you always gotta think 'what if?' I haven't been through what you have and still wonder if everything is ok in there. I would be livid if someone did that to me. My inlaws would be all over the hospital as well. No one messes with their babies! HAHA! I'm glad you've talked to a lawyer. I hope you get some sort of compensation and make sure there is a complaint filed in your state for this hospital's neglagence. If i were you I would want everyone to know what they did to you and your baby.
Bri - 1 days ago
Ok, I think I am just about ready to die! I've been asleep for several hours and just woke with the nastiest acid reflux ever! Ugh! It burned my throat sooo bad. It was like when you puke a little in your mouth with something really really gross (not that puking itself isn't gross). This led me straight to the bathroom for Tums and now I can't go back to sleep. Yuck!
doublemama - 1 days ago
i loved my childbirth class...not so much for me but for my hubby. he got so much out of it in terms of how to be a good coach and he did such an amazing job the day of. i totally recommend it for people aiming to go without an epidural. it helped so much that he went in with a plan and the class had us discuss and figure out how to work together to relieve my stress and get me to focus beyond the pain. he thought it was kinda ptless before we went, but even he enjoyed it and has been hounding me for the book they gave us cause he wants to 'study' it real well again lol. i signed us up for a refresher class in case theres anything we forgot this time around.
alittle88 - 1 days ago
great news at the high risk ob today! fluid levels went from 4.6cm to 7cm! yippee!! No hospital stay for me :) She did say that if my levels keep going up and down to expect to deliever at 36 weeks, so I might be hanging out with sfrizzel1 in the hospital. Ellie did great with the NST as well, she is soo active. Makes me feel a little better about the whole shot incident. But yes Avocat, i have been in contact with a lawyer. Big hospital bill plus lots of crying and BS, not happy. Still have not slept but Thanking God that we are both okay for now.
marn-1st-time-mom - 1 days ago
melisamax- good I am glad that i'm not the only one lol...I thought that a boppy was something simple like another name for bottle or something..thought I was having a MAJOR dumb moment haha.. Hey to all those of you from Canada, do you know if wal mart does registering???? If not, where do you think is the best place to register? I was thinking BABY'S R US...what do you think???
kittie79 - 1 days ago
Found out our baby will be here for Christmas!!! We will be going in on Dec 6th to be induced-if i make it that far, been having alot of issues o doc i not sure we will go that long but lets hope. That means 4 weeks and 2 days!!! Hope everyone is doing well!!
kentuckyfinest96 - 1 days ago
Yeah Im finally 8 months. Less then 8 weeks to grow. Yeah Yeah Yea!!!
Bri - 1 days ago
MyBabySuprise - Thanks! I found a place online that I can order a new jar for like $8 so I'm not too sad anymore. Just frustrated as all Hell! I went on my tour alone too. I have a husband and he never took the tour. HAHA! He was just too busy to go. I've said it before, he's not one to be interested in pregnancy. But, he is a good day. He's doing tubby right now. Giving me a break, although he isn't feeling well. I just have had one of those weeks. Nothing has gone right. I'm breaking, spilling or forgetting things.
nopey - I'm not doing childbirth classes. For me it was almost a waste since I practiced and studied for hypno-birthing. Obviously, I didn't get a chance to use those skills but plan to this time around. I don't know many people that got a lot out of them. I think it's great for people that don't have any idea of what is going to happen but having three sisters and a good friend that's a doula I learned everything from them and the Internet. I'm definately one to research the crap out of everything. Not something a class is going to teach me. Have fun at your classes though. I'm sure if that's how you learn you'll have fun and get a lot out of it. Plus, it's a way to meet other moms in your area.
nopey - 1 days ago
MyBabySuprise: good to hear you decided to go on the tour! I hope you find it interesting... I haven't gone.. but I have the childbirth classes for the middle of nov... Anybody else taking childbirth classes??
MyBabySuprise - 1 days ago
Bri, i am sorry you broke the gift. I keep breaking stuff to. it wastes money and time. I am going on my hospital tour tomorrow & I am excited. I am going by myself but I am OK with that now.
babypeanut26 - 2 days ago
Just wanted to comment on the Boppy pillow...just got one for 29 bucks. They carry them at Ross, Marshalls, and TJ Max. I'm not sure if they have those stores in Canada, but I hope the info will help somebody at least. God bless!
melisamax - 2 days ago
Marn- yes Walmart would have them, I got mine at my baby shower, I was registered at Sears so I know they have it for sure, and the covers as well. LOL I didnt know what Bri was talking about either when she talked about a boppy a while ago! I'm in Canada too :)
marn-1st-time-mom - 2 days ago
well i have 2 wal marts in my city one of them being the largest wal mart in all of north america (or is it only canada???) anyways it's HUGE i love wal mart everything is so cheap :)
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