32 weeks

How your baby's growing: By now, your baby probably weighs almost 4 pounds and is almost 17 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. She has tiny toenails now, and her fingernails have grown in, too. Some babies have a head of hair already; others have only peach fuzz.

It's amazing that there is only 8 more weeks to go until we get to meet this little girl who has been growing and moving around in my belly for the last 8 months.
I had my first shower 2 weeks ago...I have to say that I really have the most wonderful friends anyone could ask for. We had so much fun! Adele and Kellie threw a Slumber Shower...who would have thought that a bunch of women in their late 20's would have such a blast having a slumber party!! We decided it was tradition now...all baby showers from here on out would be slumber showers!
I am now officially on maternity leave. :( I've been having some issues with my blood pressure and my pulse and so now I've got lots of time on my hands!!

31 weeks

Your baby weighs just over 3 pounds and is a bit more than 16 inches long. She's probably moving more than ever before, too, so you may even have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and rolls keep you up at night. If you're having this problem, comfort yourself with the knowledge that your baby is active and healthy. You may also start to feel your uterus contract every now and then as your body gears up for delivery day. These Braxton Hicks contractions aren't the real thing, but if you get more than four contractions in an hour, give your doctor or midwife a call to make sure it's not preterm labor.

30 weeks!!! Oh my goodness!!

How your baby's growing: Your baby's a bit more than 15 1/2 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds. A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and fills out your uterus. Her eyes open and close, she's able to distinguish between light and dark, and she can even follow a light source back and forth. Once she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have a visual acuity of only 20/400 — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. ("Normal" vision in adults is 20/20.)

I cannot believe I'm at 30 weeks already! Matt and I started childbirth classes on wednesday...I'm excited to learn all about the process. I've been a little more emotional lately(that's fun)and really tired. I just found out that I've got high blood pressure and the dr. put me on medication and I also found out I'm anemic...more iron.

I have my first baby shower this weekend. It's a slumber party with my closest friends from Rainbow...I can't wait!

29 weeks

Your baby's brain is developing billions of neurons (important for later learning) at an amazing rate - no wonder her head is getting bigger now! To meet her nutritional demands - which peak this trimester - you'll need plenty of protein, vitamin C, folic acid, and iron. Her bones, in particular, are soaking up lots of calcium now, so drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, like cheese or enriched orange juice). And get enough fiber in your diet to help prevent constipation, which can lead to hemorrhoids, a common occurrence in late pregnancy. Even if your belly button was an 'innie' before, it may become an 'outie' now.

28 weeks

By this week, your baby weighs a little over 2 pounds and measures about 14.8 inches from the top of her head to her heels. Her fat layers are continuing to build up as she gets ready for life outside the womb. The big news this week is that your baby can open and close her eyes — which now sport full lashes. This movement is more of a reflexive blink than a deliberate opening and closing, but it won't be long before she's batting those beauties at you.

27 weeks

How your baby's growing: Your baby is really starting to fill up your uterus. This week she weighs 2 pounds and is about 14.4 inches long with her legs extended. She can now open and close her eyes, and she sleeps and wakes at regular intervals. She may suck her fingers, and although her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with assistance — if she were to be born prematurely. Chalk up any rhythmic movement you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and isn't bothersome to her, so enjoy the tickle. With more brain tissue developing, your baby's brain is very active now. Wonder what she's thinking?

Things are progressing quickly...time is just flying by! I'm feeling well, aside from the back aches, swollen feet and hands and tiring easily. Almost to the homestretch. Next week marks the beginning of the 3rd trimestester. I had an appointment on tuesday and I finally had a weight gain. The whole time I've been losing and then maintained a 27lb loss, but this time I was up 4 lbs. Now my appointments will be every 2 weeks until the ninth month.

26 weeks

How your baby's growing: Your baby now weighs around 2 pounds and measures about 14 inches, from head to heel. The nerve pathways in her ears are developing, which means her response to sounds is growing more consistent. Her lungs are developing now, too, as she continues to take small breaths of amniotic fluid — good practice for when she's born and takes that first breath of air.