Lunar Month 7, 24 wks LMP (22 wks gestation)

Baby weighs 1.32 lbs or 600 grams. Baby is 11.81 inches or 30 cm long.

Your baby is almost fully formed about now -- and finally looks like a miniature human instead of other-worldly.

Bones solidify and baby kicks. Sometimes it feels more like a lurch, reminiscent of the loch ness monster (smiles).

Most babies turn upside-down around this time but will continue to rotate until about week 31 LMP.

The baby's heartbeat is very strong now. There might be mild swelling of your feet and ankles. Keep drinking your water!

If you are not having a homebirth, this is a good time to plan the best route to the place of birth whether that is a birthing center, or a hospital as well as your 'birth bag.'

25 wks LMP (23 wks gestation)

Baby weighs 1.46 lbs or 660 grams. Baby is 13.62 inches or 34.6 cm long.

Leg cramps getting you down? Want to prevent or lessen their occurrence? Try adding a little potassium to your diet! Bananas and fluids can do the trick. Try flexing your feet-toes pointing up to the ceiling several times -- it helps relieve your calves.

Keep exercising -- your baby is growing and you'll need the strength to deliver her or him.

26 wks LMP (24 wks gestation)

Baby weighs 1.68 lbs or 760 grams. Baby is 14.02 inches or 35.6 cm long.

You're still experiencing discharge like leukorrhea. Contact your healthcare provider if the discharge is painful or has an overly pungent odor.

If your baby doesn't move 10 times within a 5-hour period (during a regularly active time) you'll want to call a healthcare provider. There may be nothing wrong, but better to be safe.

It's common to be bored with your pregnancy at this point. Don't worry -- things get exciting again later

27 wks LMP (25 wks gestation)

Baby weighs 1.93 lbs or 875 grams. Baby is 14.41 inches or 36.6 cm long.

The baby's hearing continues to develop.

Be careful with premature labor!!

Your baby can hear the outside world over the sound of the moms' heartbeat. Hello baby!

Try not to lay on your back or stomach from this point forward. It cuts of circulation to the baby.

Lunar Month 8, 28 wks LMP (26 wks gestation)

Baby weighs 2.22 lbs or 1005 grams. Baby is 14.8 inches or 37.6 cm long.

Your baby has assumed the "fetal position," with its legs tucked up to its chest.