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.
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.
meoh - 7 minutes ago
Racho-They can give you an idea of how big the baby is with an ultrasound but it's not always accurate. They've been known to be even pounds off. I had an ultrasound yesterday and my son measured 5 pounds 5 ounces which in the 34th week is in the 50th percentile.
racho - 37 minutes ago
has anyone's OB's been able to tell u approx how big ur baby is? If so, did u need an ultrasound to check or could the OB tell by feel?
MyBabySuprise - 1.2 hours ago
4thbaby4me, my sister stopped talking to me 2 days after the shower. Hope yours goes better and they remember that you and your baby is the focus. MrsMom, we are approaching 9 months as you are pregnant all the way through that final ninth month. Month 8 is weeks 32 to 35 and month 9 is weeks 36 to 40. They break it down in my 'What to expect' book. Also, I took the infant cpr class today and I feel way more prepared, take it if you haven't. I am such a bad mom, I am eating brownies for dinner. It is just what I want. Lastly, if you haven't tried your car seat then do so as it may not fit. I have a Hyndai Santa Fe (SUV) and the Car set doesn't fit (I got a car seat/stroller combo)
sfrizzell1 - 3.1 hours ago
Hi ladies, We had our fetal non stress this morning and Sophia was totally showing off. We had a good reading within 20 minutes of being there and the last few times we went it took 2 hours! After the appointment we took our boys to see new moon and we were not impressed. The first movie was better. Tonight we'll put up our Christmas tree since I wont be home on Thanksgiving to do it as thats become our family tradition. Tomorrow we'll have Thanksgiving dinner here with our kids so we'll at least have some what of a holiday together. I also told the boys lastnight about Sophia and my oldest son had tears in his eyes. He said he's really worried about his sister but he's ready to show her off. My youngest was just excited and only upset at the fact that he cant see her while she's in the hospital. Unlike my oldest son he doesnt understand it all. I told them that she'll be very small, about 3 pounds, and that her arms did not grow the way most babies arms grow. They didnt seem to mind the arms but had questions about her size and why she's coming so early. - - - - I've been up since 5:00 am CST doing laundry, cleaning, etc. I'm so tired but I have so much on my mind that I cant sleep. Thank you all so much for your prayers and kind words during this all. I found out today that the hospital has wifi so as soon as I'm out of recovery and in my room I'll get on to tell you all about it and hopefull I'll be able to post a few pictures of Sophia.
sfrizzell1 - 3.3 hours ago
jacxs502 - I'm in the same boat as you. Sophia is way behind in growth and has been for some time now. As long as your little one continues to grow at the same rate he/she should be fine. Lagging behind is a concern but not as much as when the baby starts dropping even more. Sophia was 3 weeks behind for along time. Then she went to 4. Instead of her climbing the growth chart she's leveled off and so for her health we are having our c-section on Tuesday. I hope all goes well with your appointment on Tuesday.
Bri - 5.2 hours ago
Morning Ladies! Hope you are enjoying your day. I've been pain free this morning and I'm thrilled! Got a few things done and will be heading off to nap soon. HAHA!
Definately, people don't ignore others on purpose. They may not have anything to say regarding the topic so they are waiting for others to respond or there is just too much going on that they can't respond to everything. Sorry if anyone feels like they are ignored. I don't think it's intentional at all. Also, sometimes things are stated as comments and taken as just that, no need for response.
I'm 8 months today, YAY! Moving into 35weeks so it's exciting. I've been harping on my husband about a Hawaiian name the last day or two. He needs to get it done, NOW! I guess that's my only worry now. He's so busy with everything else that he forgets others things that may be important....like his son's name!
mrsmom - 5.5 hours ago
doublemama--very true. I can't wait to say...'I'm due THIS month!' YEAH!!!Who cares that I am due the very last day of the month...lol
doublemama - 6.2 hours ago
kirarus..i have a friend who delivered a 5lb baby at full term (considered low brithweight)..there was totally no reason for her to be low birthweight..the umbilical cord, placenta, everything was fine. my friend gained a full 25 lb. thats just the way the baby was. the first month was hard in that the baby couldnt regulate body temp, wasnt quite strong enough to feed, and wasnt allowed to cry too much so she wouldnt lose to many calories..but now they are off to smooth sailing and shes gaining weight great :) she is also exclusively breastfed..which i found to be impressive considering the baby didnt get to latch for weeks, and my friend had to work hard to make sure her supply still stayed ok despite the baby not latching
doublemama - 6.3 hours ago
mrsmom...its even more fun to say 'oh i'm in the ninth'..hehe...anything to feel like we're closer to the finishline right?
mrsmom - 7.2 hours ago
So, 34 wks puts us at just about 8 mos, right? Well, I am ready to say I am 8 mos now! LOL I figure I am due on the 31st, so I will start saying it on the 1st of the month. I can't believe that next week I will be 35 weeks already. I guess I should start getting everything ready now. Bought a crib yesterday.
hollienjax - 8.9 hours ago
4th4me-- yea I don't think its intentional. I just get on here and ramble. If someone comments, I don't see it a lot of times because its a busy week and when I get back on here there is pages in between my last comment. I also hope your shower goes well with no drama. I'm sorry for all of you having real bad pain down there. My bones hurt down there and I remeber it from last time and know that its just gonna keep on til we deliver :( anyways...I'm off to do some grocery shopping. Yall have a great weekend!!
kirarus - 8.9 hours ago
jacxs502- my baby is measuring behind also. I too go back to the doctor on tuesday. It could be due to the baby's dropping. This week on Deliver Me a 34 week woman had the same condition. They did an amnio on her to check for lung maturity and she delivered a healthy 4lb baby the next day through induction. She was told that this can happen to anyone and some babies do better outside the womb than staying in the whole 40 weeks. I felt much better after seeing this show! I've been told a lot that I am small for 8.5 months, but the woman in this show looked smaller than me!
doublemama - 9 hours ago
4th...i think we are all just spewing commentary left n right but i dont think any ignoring is intentional. im sorry though. with this being ur 4th im sure u have a wealth of wisdom to offer most of us so we should listen more!
NOPEY - 9.4 hours ago
My pain doesn't go away.. Bri- Warm baths don't do anything to me... the pain is really intense. doublemama - that's a great idea.. I'll go to the pharmacy and check. 4THBABY4ME: It happens all the time... I hope you have a nice babyshower.. and I hope you don't have any type of drama like I had... I still don't talk to my supposed to be 'best friend' ...BLUEBIRDHELEN: linea negra.
bluebirdhelen - 10 hours ago
What is the word/condition for the marking that appears in a straight line down your belly button? I remember reading about it somewhere but cannot recall.
4thbaby4me - 10.6 hours ago
Anyone else ever feel like they post on here only to have it completely ignored? Oh well, I'll continue to post as I always have but instead of checking back to see if anyone has responded to it I'll just do it as my own way to vent. Have my baby shower tomorrow and hoping it goes well. Its been a nightmare the last month as my mother in law and my best friend are planning it together and doing nothing but complaining about each other. After tomorrow I can assess what else I need for baby and finish preperation. Cant wait!
MyBabySuprise - 11.6 hours ago
kentuckyfinest96 in week 33 made a suggestion that we all pray for baby Sophia as she takes her first breaths this week. Please check SFrizzel's blog for the scheduled time and adjust for your time zone.
Bri - 11.7 hours ago
That's awesome Hollie! Always feels good to get something done!
So it's 5am here and I'm up. I'm exhausted but can't sleep. I think I'll get some water and try to head back to bed but I'm not tired enough to sleep. I need to though. If I don't then I will be dying by nap time. Funny how nap time has become mine along with my son's. HAHA! At least Hubby is off from work for the week! He'll be able to help out with the little guy while I get some more pressing deep cleaning done. Things that get put on the back burner because I'm too tired or just don't feel like it!
hollienjax - 19 hours ago
Its almost midnight here and I'm just now sitting down!! Such a busy day, it was a late start so my son wanted me to take him instead of ride the bus which equaled going to Burger King LOL. So we did that, dropped him off, me and my youngest went by and said hey to my hubby at work then we did some shopping forever!! We got home and I wrapped some presents while he napped, started putting my tree up, then had to stop in the middle because our Christmas parade was tonight, so we went there and I walked and walked and walked!! Stood up the whole time and walked and walked back to the car LOL. Came home and finished my tree! Its up and beautiful but I'm so tired and swollen now! I think by the end of this weekend I will be completely ready for the holidays and the baby!! I feel a huge sense of satisfaction and and completion! I'm so happy right now. I got my oldest son's Christmas finished up. We got him the whole Rock Band thing...he's gonna be so happy!! Plus a bunch of other stuff, but that was his big gift. We have it for the playstation and he loves it but we needed it for the Wii. Its a lot nicer and he's gonna be thrilled, which makes me thrilled! Anyways, I'm pooped...going to bed!
doublemama - 19.8 hours ago
actually id wear two pairs of underwear...put one pair on first..then the handwarmers..then the second pair..u might even get away with that at work ;P
doublemama - 19.8 hours ago
nopey...they sell hand warmers..try sticking one in ur undies maybe?
jacxs502 - 20.9 hours ago
I was wondering if anyone else is/has dealt with this? I had a Dr. Apt. today and I was told that the baby is measuring 4 weeks behind me. She is barely 4 pounds and her measurements are in the 8th percentile. Meaning out of 100 babies she would only be bigger than 7. They are sending me to a perinatologist to have more test done. I'm trying not to worry but Tuesday (which is when my apt. is) feels like lifetime away and I just want to know whats going on.
Bri - 21.1 hours ago
austinjames2010 - You're right, they'll be here before we know it. Especially with the holidays, the time is flying by! Today was just long for me because my husband is off all next week so we were waiting for him to get off work. I was feeling really great. Had energy and motivation but then this whole varicose vein thing just stopped me in my tracks. Oh well. Not much longer!
Bri - 21.1 hours ago
NOPEY - Warm baths are soothing for me. Cold made it a lot worse. I'm sorry you are in pain! Good Luck!
Rachael1209 - This is my second and I didn't have this with my first. I have varicose veins of the vulva which is causing my pain. I'm wondering if Nopey has the same thing but only the doctor will be able to tell. Lots of pressure and a bit of pain is normal but this is excruciating! I'm on lidocaine and prilocaine creams to dull the pain. Now it's more of an ache but it can be horrible. I haven't been able to walk normal in two weeks.
Rachael1209 - 21.6 hours ago
i just read some are having serious pain in the lower area...i did too with my first. the last 4 months! it was horrible! i even looked down there cause i was sure something was wrong. i dont have it this time. the only difference was my first was a frank breach lodged in the pelvis and this baby is head down. i was wondering...are your babies breach? i doubt that is the reason, but i dont get how i was sore last time, and this time i'm not. i by no means am complaining, but wondering...hope you all feel better. ! warm baths helped me..
austinjames2010 - 21.7 hours ago
Holy cow!! I am just now remembering that I am 34 weeks today.....I just realized it and its 10 p.m. here......lol! What a busy day I've had. My baby shower is tomorrow!! I can't wait! I also can't believe that my son is going to be here in 3 weeks!! I am so so nervous but can't wait to hold him and see that little face that I've been dying to see all these months!! This pregnancy has gone lightning speed fast!! Hope all you ladies are doing well and have a fabulous weekend!! Oh yeah is this crazy but am I the only one that feels better than they have felt their entire pregnancy?? I have always heard that the 3rd trimester is the worst but I feel amazing and just hope it lasts until Austin gets here!!
NOPEY - 23 hours ago
I just finished with the ice pack for 1 hour on my crotch - when I stand up I felt my insides were coming out - PAIN IS THE SAME IF NOT WORSE!! I hope this goes away ASAP otherwise I'll have a miserable weekend... I'll try warm tomorrow.. let's see how the night goes.. This pain is a killer... =(
babyluv04 - 23.2 hours ago
Nopey,
I too am in incredible pain in my lower regions! It hurts like hell, to walk, stand, lay down, putting a pair of pants on is horrible. I can not even walk for more than 10 minutes without having to stop and sit down. Ice made my pain worse but heat seems to help a little. I told my midwife about this pain and it seriously feels like she is going to come right out of me, even when I use the bathroom I'm in incredible pain. I too was told to HANG IN THERE! I am also in tears at the end of the day. They finally took me out of work and was put on 'bedrest' haha with 2 kids under 2 thats impossible. I hope you find some relief, this is my 4th pregnancy and Its dragging because of the pain.
Bri - 1 days ago
This month is flying by but today is inching along. Ugh! Probably because it's Friday and next week is hubby's vacation week. I'm ready for the help! I'm just wishing it were 8pm so I can put the little guy down and head to bed myself. Not so lucky! It's only 4:30!
Bri - 1 days ago
meoh - They don't use a spectrum when they check you. But, for some women it does hurt. It just depends on how long you are and how long the doctors fingers are. For some it isn't painful at all, others just uncomfortable and still others say it kills. But, it's usually only a second and then you're done. When I was getting gel last time it hurt because they needed it to go up as far back and onto the cervix as possible. But, other then that it was just uncomfortable. Hope things get better!
mama...mia - 1 days ago
meoh---they just checked mine a few days ago. All I felt was lots of pressure. No pain. Your hurt was probably the speculum.
sexibrowneyedmama2be - 1 days ago
p.s all this vulva talk.. i went to get up today and im also experiencing like someone beat me up down there ugh 3-4 more weeks..
sexibrowneyedmama2be - 1 days ago
im still wearing pre-prego clothes.. although today my panths feel like they need to be unbottoned.. i gained 0 pounds this pregnancy.. was concerned but my specialist said its ok cuz baby weight is good..
meoh - 1 days ago
Can anyone tell me how painful it is to have their cervix checked? I was admitted to the hospital this week for high blood pressure and contractions. They did a swab test with a speculum and also checked my cervix. It was the worst pain I've ever felt but I didn't know if it was because of the speculum or if it's normally supposed to be so painful. I am dreading getting checked at my 36 week appt.
angelbaby767 - 1 days ago
Thx Bri! That's a good idea. I was already going to just put in the base for now, the actual seat like you said, will go in much later. I intend on asking my doc tocheck my cervix at the next appt (36 weeks) so we'll see. All I have left now is my bag to pack! :D
mikeysmommyof2 - 1 days ago
Amanada--i too have discovered my pants are past their stretching threshhold! lol thank goodness next week is my last week of work and then its all sweats and draw strings for me! haha like you said....no reason to go buy more pants when the count down is already on!
Bri - 1 days ago
I feel good. After a couple of weeks of doing nothing I finally was able to do something. Got the leaves raked. YAY! I'm not hurting either. It's a miracle drug! HAHA! Got some aggression out too. That really felt good. Sitting on my ass for such a long time was really taking a toll on me. I do however am starting to feel my bulk. I hadn't before. But while raking I could feel my tummy just getting heavier and heavier. HAHA! I guess it was bound to happen.
angelbaby767 - Good for you! I haven't even started. I started thinking about what clothes I wanted to put in there but I haven't actually packed anything. As for the car seat, I'm planning on putting the base in around 8th or so. That will put me at 37weeks. I doubt I'll go any time before that. I would take cues from your doctor. If you are already starting to dialate and efface then you might want to before then. I'm just putting the base in so I'll still have room in the car with my son's seat as well. You can always have Hubby grab the seat as you are heading out the door. I think I'll put the actual car seat in when my doctor tells me I'm getting further or if I get to 39weeks. I know I'm pushing it but I don't go very far. My hospital/doctor's office is the furthest I go. And even if I do go into labor and have the baby my husband can always go back to the house for the car seat.
Ellie-beth - 1 days ago
NOPEY, if ice makes the pain worse, try the opposite, a hot water bottle, and lye in a hot bath for as long as possible and relax, see if heat works as it can help muscle pains and promotes healing, i suffered with piles and terrible constipation, which has improved a lot now and i read up on how to help piles, i know yours is different but its just an idea. I really hope it gets better soon x
angelbaby767 - 1 days ago
Baby bag is all packed!!! I'm excited. All i'm missing is the car seat snuggle blanket so that I won't need a snow suit. Right now i'm boling all of his bottles, nipples, etc.
Question ladies, when are you guys putting the car seat in? I can't remember when we installed it last time. I think I might wait until maybe 36 weeks?
estellablu2 - 1 days ago
I also saved alot of clothes from my last pregnancy and it worked out because I was pregnant during the same time of year! I hate maternity clothes tho....alot of them are work clothes. I have a few pairs of jeans that i wear with tank tops and sweaters over....otherwise all work clothes. Everytime I open up my drawer, i look at all my nice non-prego pants and cannot wait to wear them again!
Bri - 1 days ago
Since this is my second I have lots of pregnancy clothes. I have transition clothes for the first little bit and after birth. I also have pants for when I'm just starting to show and then more for when I'm HUGE! HAHA! Unfortunately a lot are work clothes and I haven't worn half of them this time since I'm at home. I wear jeans or sweats most of the day. Oh and yoga pants. I don't mind my clothes. I picked them so I wouldn't get annoyed with them. I actually got rid of clothes that I thought were frumpy. Now I'm selective when it comes to buying clothes.
Bri - 1 days ago
I don't know about you all but I did the ice pack thing last week and it made it worse!!! It was late at night and I was dying so I laid on the couch with an ice pack and it just hurt worse. Nopey, on your lunch break go lay out in the back of your car with your legs up. I know doesn't sound like a fun lunch hour but it might help. That is if it is varicose veins. If it's just the normal separating of the pelvis it probably won't.
NOPEY - 1 days ago
OHH IT sucks!! my OB will hear it loud and clear on tuesday if she doesn't do anything about it... MyBabySuprise : I'm laughing thinking about me with a pack of ice on my crotch then my boss walking into my office LMAO!!!
MyBabySuprise - 1 days ago
Amanda1101< i have 2 pairs of maternity pants that I cannot fint into anymore. The rest I bought a size or more to big because I am carying low and the pants that were my sixe were not cut low enough. I am not buying anymore maternity clothes either
MyBabySuprise - 1 days ago
Nopey, I am working until I give birth and OMG that sounds so painful but I have to admit I laughed thinking of you with your legs spread at work and an ice pack on your crotch.
Bri - 1 days ago
NOPEY and Leslie - My mons feels bruised too but the pain goes down the labia. Almost like groin pain, when you pull a muscle but never heals. I don't see any veins at all. It's just swollen. You can have them on the inside of the vagina so the pain is there but you can't see them. Definately press your doctor for relief. Pressure and some discomfort is normal at this point in time but not like I have. When it brings you to the floor crying it's not just discomfort. I think our OBs see whiny little girls every day. Every little pain and they are complaining so they have a tendancy just to sweep ligit complaints under the carpet. My OB tried to do that with PUPPPS the first time. It started on the tummy, she looked at it and said to use Aveno. My next appointment I was almost in tears with the burning and itching. That's when she gave me the steriod cream. This time I had a little bit of pain last time and actually just casually mentioned it to her. She said it was the pressure, then this time I was more firm. I told her, I KNOW that pressure and a little bit is normal but this isn't normal. If I can't get through the day without falling down in pain then that's definately not normal. So while she was doing the Group B Strep test she looked and yes that's what I have. She said to put my legs up, but, I pressed for something more. I told her I've been resting as much as possible but I have a life to live. Unless I was put on bed rest I can't just sit here all day. Even now I'm thinking I need to head outside and rake the leaves while the little man is resting. Sometimes you just need to take control of your own medical well being. Tell them you know this isn't right and you want something to do about it. Good Luck to the both of you! I know once I got my cream I've been a different person. Oh and that's another thing. She knows I'm a bubbly person. She's been my OB/GYN for years. Soooo, she also knows when I'm serious about something. I changed last time with PUPPPS and was getting harsh the other day too. I'll definately be thanking her for the cream on the 30th when I go back in.
estellablu2 - 1 days ago
Avocat - that's what i bought - the Always Overnights w/Wings...extra absorbant! :) I opened one up last night and they look like my son's size 5 diaper! hahhaa, so long and huge! I am usually a tampon wearer, so pads are icky feeling to me...but oh well!
Nopey - i have crotch pain too...it's my pubis bone...feelsl ike someone kicked my crotch bone....i feel it mostly when i stand up, walk or if i'm laying down..when i turn over. It hurts like heck and my doctors tell me the same thing 'oh, just hang in there!' I had it in the last month with my 1st pregnancy too. It's the pubic bone opening up and getting ready for the baby's head to move down into the birth canal...completely normal, but painful!
Avocat - I also took everything home from the hospital because you have to pay for it anyways. Any extra formula, creams, etc. are being charged to your account anyways, so we took it all home too. I also stocked up on the mesh panties and pads! LOL...the hospital ones are def the best.
Amanda1101 - 1 days ago
First day in week 34 :). So all of my maternity clothes are tight now. Anybody else have this problem lol? I think I am going to be living in sweats the rest of the time because I am not going to buy a bigger size jeans when I have about a month left.
NOPEY - 1 days ago
MyBabySuprise : Sure I will!!! when is your last day??
NOPEY - 1 days ago
ON the varicose veins: the pain I feel is not in the labia. It is in what's called the mons pubis
OHHH I can barely walk today.. and the problem is that I'm working so I cannot rest or put any ice on it..If I seat down for too long hurts, if I'm up hurts sheeez I don't know what to do.. I just want to hold my part... but I cannot!! I'm at work... people ask me what's wrong? I don't want to tell everybody my crotch is in pain... I just want to go home and cry and put some ice on it.... BRI: I read, it will go away until after birth but as you said.. I cannot imagine what's to get bigger and with this pain.. I have to keep working until at least Dec 11th.. I swear that if my pain continues the way It has this week.. I have an appointment on Tuesday... they'll see a mad/ in pain pregnant woman if she tells me again 'HANG IN THERE' - LESLIE1212-I cannot see any vains _ I have to ask my husband to check for me because when I look in the mirror I don't see anything and TMI I'm shaved... again it's in the outside where all the hair is supposed to be. =(
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