How your baby's growing:This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy.See what your baby looks like this week.Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.How your life's changing:Have you noticed the muscles in your uterus tightening now and then? Many women feel these random contractions — called Braxton Hicks contractions — in the second half of pregnancy. Often lasting about 30 seconds, they're irregular, and at this point, they should be infrequent and painless. Frequent contractions, on the other hand — even those that don't hurt — may be a sign of preterm labor. Call your practitioner immediately if you have more than four contractions in an hour or any other signs of preterm labor: an increase in vaginal discharge or a change in the type of discharge (if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody — even if it's pink or just tinged with blood); abdominal pain or menstrual-like cramping; an increase in pressure in the pelvic area; or low back pain, especially if you didn't have it before.
Update: I got my second shot on Friday. It already seems like he is growing from the shots...I feel like I have no room to breathe. Or it could be all the good food we ate this weekend. =) I go back to see my regular doctor on Tuesday, and then my specialist after that. My family and Jessica threw me a baby shower on Saturday and they did an awesome job! Thank you to everyone who came and all the goodies that we recieved! We are so thankful for everything that we got, and know we will put it to good use. This just means we are one step closer to meeting our little man!
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First of all congratulation for your pregnancy hun! I arrived on your blog randomly and I really liked it! I'm a mum of a little boy called Marlow and I really enjoy reading other mummy stories online. If you are thinking of names by the way, check out http://www.bounty.com/babynames/ where you can search names by meaning and origin.Fingers are crossed everything goes well for you xx Jo
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