"Your baby measures about 16.5cm from crown to rump and is steadily gaining weight. A whitish coat of a slick, fatty substance called vernix caseosa begins to cover your baby, protecting her skin during its long immersion in amniotic fluid. It also eases delivery. Your baby's swallowing more this week, good practice for the digestive system. After your baby takes in amniotic fluid, her body absorbs the water in the liquid and moves the rest into the large bowel. You may want to look into an antenatal class if you haven't done so already. Whether you are a first-time mum or want a refresher course, you will benefit from a structured class. No matter what the philosophy behind it, an antenatal class can help prepare you for the rigours of labour and birth. You should plan to have completed the classes by 37 weeks, when you'll be considered full-term and labour could start at any time.
Be extra vigilant about getting enough iron. Your baby needs it to make red blood cells, among other things. In fact, it's almost impossible for you to get too much from food alone without overeating. Iron-rich foods include lean red meat, poultry, fish, lentils, spinach, and iron-fortified cereals. See our eating well guide to round up everything you need to know."
Half way! Or maybe a bit more than halfway lol.
I've got to say so far it's been lovely being pregnant, even with the sickness and aches and everything else, wouldn't swap it for anything. I haven't any new symptoms yet, I don't think hehe. Dead leg in the night maybe lol.
I'm glad it's getting colder, I'm fed up with being hot especially in the evenings and night! Night sweats are not fun.
Drempt I had a baby girl last night. Doctor knocked me out and when I came round hubby couldn't remember the time of birth or the babys weight lol. I can't remeber what her name was but I did manage to breastfeed but then she turned into a cat ewww hehe and ouch!
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