Fetal development in pregnancy week 30:fetus in seventh month The light is visible at the end of the tunnel! Your oversized self and amazing growing baby have finally reached the single digits (in terms of weeks till birth)! The fine lanugo hair that has been growing all over their little monkey-like body is going to start falling off this week in preparation for the big day. But don’t be shocked if they’re hairier than you’d anticipated, some babies keep their lanugo until after birth. Still, it’s not any cause to be concerned as it will fall off eventually. No surprises here: your little porker is getting even cuter with increasingly pudgy arms and legs this week thanks to the ever-growing layers of subcutaneous fat. In terms of numbers, your baby should be weighing in at around 3 pounds 12 ounces (or more!) and be nearly 16 inches long.
And how's mom doing? On a very serious note: you should make sure to determine both you and your baby’s blood type. It’s extremely important for everyone. In the case that you and your maturing babe’s blood types don’t match there’s a chance you could produce antibodies that could potentially attack and harm a future the drama you’re feeling is largely a result of increased adrenaline thanks indirectly to hormonal swings—not because things really are that dramatic and merit adult temper tantrums fetus. It is rare, but with modern medicine, the problem is easily corrected and little cause for concern if dealt with properly.
As for the ongoing joys of being in your third trimester: your not-so-fun symptoms are just intensifying this week, so it might not hurt to slow down a bit and focus on yourself. If you’re feeling extra fatigued, you’ve probably joined the sleeping shouldn’t be this tough when I’m this tired club, especially if you’re experiencing a lot of back pain and general discomfort. If you’ve been pushing the exercise thing, then this is the time perhaps to cut down on the physical activities and focus more on getting proper sleep (if this means buying a pregnancy pillow, then do it!). Oh and all that moodiness? Just go with the flow emotionally. This doesn't mean letting the hormones win and becoming a complete psychotic. Instead, feel the feelings, but know that the drama you’re feeling is largely a result of increased adrenaline thanks indirectly to hormonal swings—not because things really are that dramatic and merit adult temper tantrums. The clincher symptom for this week: it’s highly likely your libido has gone on sabbatical. This, as far as we’re concerned, is perfectly natural in your condition.
I had my 30 week Dr. appointment this morning and everything was perfect. I have only gained 1 pound since my last visit which excited me to no end! My glucose test came back normal but I will need to start supplementing an iron pill...no biggie, I expected that. I met with the 3rd and final Dr. of the practice and he was wonderful...very personable. He most likely will be the one to deliver. I am now down to every 2 week visits for the next 6 weeks and then it will be every week. I know this time will probably go slow as that's what most moms tell me...but it feels so close now. We start birthing classes next week which I'm kind of excited about. For all this time everything has been about the pregnancy but I feel now it will start to be more about the birth (which I'm ready to start learning more about)!
Our first baby shower is coming soon...I'm so excited to see friends and family! Also, I can start shopping for the things we still need!
Baby is doing really well...she still has SOME space to move in there so I feel her doing her thing quite often. It's cool, instead of feeling her kick or jab on one side, I feel her on both sides at one time. It's almost like she's kicking at one end and head butting me at the other...I love it!
Here's the 30-week picture (excuse the fact that it was taken in the bathroom...but I know you all NEED to see pics! hahaha)
30-week Cartoon....
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Looking great!!
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