My baby is 8-12 inches long now and should weigh about a pound! I however have gained 14 pounds. My baby very much looks like she will at birth minus that sweet chubbiness of newborns. She will fill out with fat in the coming months. Right now she is getting stronger and kicking up a storm. I feel her many times a day. Its a wonderful feeling knowing that if she is moving most likely she is doing well in there, growing and thriving! Four weeks until she is officially ‘viable’ and has a chance of surviving outside the womb. Of course its ideal to get to at least 37 weeks! But I remember feeling the relief with my other pregnancies as I ticked off 27 weeks on the calender. Its a huge milestone for a pregnancy!
Recently Ive been experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, which is normal for this stage of the pregnancy. These contractions are just getting my body ready for the birth. They arent supposed to hurt but Ive had some really strong ones as of late. I remember my braxton hicks with my other pregnancies and they didnt seem this strong, but I suppose its been a few years and I may not be remembering accuratly.

Posted by Shelley in Baby development on September 22nd, 2007 |