I'm a small baby??

Does it make any difference to me? I'm still enjoying myself being in mummy's bouncy water. I still get to hear what is going on out there.

Today, Dr told my mummy that I am rather small. And somehow mummy got a little worried.

Mummy only gained 0.1kg

Week 35

Fetal Development: The average sized baby is around five and a half pounds now! The fat accumulations plump up the arms and legs this week. The baby has gotten big enough to take up most of the uterus, and there's less room to move around. The testes have completed their descent in males.

Maternal Changes:
Your care provider may begin regular checks of your cervix some time in the next few weeks for signs of effacement and dilation and to see what position your baby is in. Your baby cannot pass through a normally closed cervix. The process of labor is the stretching, thinning (effacement) and opening (dilation) of your cervix to allow the baby to pass through. Your cervix is fully dilated when the opening measures 10 centimeters.

Week 34

Fetal Development:
The baby responds as a newborn with its eyes open while awake and closed while sleeping. S/he is developing immunities to fight mild infection. Those sharp little fingernails are at the ends of the fingertips already, and you might need to clip them during the first few days after birth.

Maternal Changes:
You've probably felt some Braxton Hicks contractions for the past several weeks but they may intensify now. They are usually painless and non-rhythmical. These are preparing your body for the real thing.

If you haven't already, it's time to start the selection process for a pediatrician.

My progress

I said Hello to mummy today from the screen. And gave her a flying kiss (had my hand covering my mouth)..

Mummy said I'm heavier than my che-che when she was about the same age as me. I weight 1.98kg to date, and my sister was 1.87kg. Yay, I'm bigger than che-che so I can bully her!!

Week 33

Fetal Development:
At this point, the amniotic fluid is at the highest level in the pregnancy. The amount will remain constant until delivery. Rapid brain growth has increased the baby's head size approximately 3/8 of an inch this week. Fat continues to accumulate which turns the baby's skin color from red to pink.

Maternal Changes:
You'll be gaining about a pound a week. Mild edema is normal but if you experience severe headache; seeing "spots" or "flashing lights" while at rest; sudden increase in swelling, such as over 2-3 days, especially of the face; abdominal pain; and nausea, vomiting, and feeling sick, contact your caregiver immediately. You could be developing pre-eclampsia which is characterized by swelling, high blood pressure and protein in the urine. It is a very serious complication of pregnancy.

Week 32

Fetal Development:
The baby is up to four pounds now and all five senses are functional. The toenails are completely formed and the hair on the head continues to grow.


Maternal Changes:
You may be visiting your care provider every two weeks at this point. Your uterus is measuring about 5 inches above your navel and is pushing your organs every which way causing heartburn, constipation, indigestion and breathlessness. Drink lots of water and eat adequate fiber to ease the constipation and eat frequent small meals to help the heartburn and indigestion.

My weight and camera-shy me!

I am 31+ weeks old and growing.

Today, I weigh 1.7kg.

And mummy's lost weight by 0.5kg. She's now back to 65kg (total weight gain 8.5kg)

This is me, hiding my mouth

Week 31

Fetal Development:
Growth begins to slow a teeny bit, and the brain goes through a period of rapid development. The only major organ left to fully develop is the lungs. If your baby is a boy, his testes begin to descend from the body cavity to the scrotum.

Maternal Changes:
Your abdomen may be aching frequently now as your uterus is stretching more and more. Your uterus is about 4 1/2 inches above your belly button with ten weeks to go.
Seventh Month
As your baby's bones harden and grow, your calcium needs are even greater. Be sure your diet is adequate in calcium, protein, iron and folic acid