Pregnancy Week 33
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Inside Pregnancy Week 33
Baby is getting more complex with activity, able to breathe and suck, and squirm simultaneously now. The skull and skeleton are complete but still soft, making birth much easier on you both. Amniotic fluid has topped out at its max level this week. Baby has reached important stage in development this week, as the immune system is developed now. That and the antibodies passed on by mother, will enable baby to handle life outside the womb.
Pregnancy Symptoms You May Feel During Week 33
That pesky vaginal discharge, leukorrhea, is getting heavier and heavier now. You might be more comfortable wearing panty liners daily at this point in your pregnancy. Sometimes it can be difficult to determine what is soaking that liner, though. A quick sniff should tell you if it's urine or not. The leukorrhea discharge should be thin and milky white with a non-offensive odor if any. If the discharge is tinged green or yellow, or bloody, it's not typical. If there are accompanying symptoms such as burning, itching or redness, again this is not expected with leukorrhea and you should call your physician. If you are soaking pads and it's not urine, call your doctor as leakage of amniotic fluid might be suspected.
Visit With the Obstetrician
Why does the doctor check the height of the uterus each visit? The fundal height is a bit of a predictor of a few things. It should match up to the weeks you are pregnant throughout first couple trimesters. The measurement is from pubic bone to top of uterus. A smaller than expected fundal height might indicate a smaller baby, or perhaps due to a tall/thin built mom, or strong abs, or baby in birth position sooner than expected, or less than usual amount of amniotic fluid, or breech baby. A larger than expected fundal height could indicate bigger baby, or multiples, or could be result of mother being shorter, scarring from a previous cesarean, a full bladder or a thicker uterine wall. If the doctor thinks the measurement is off, a ultrasound may be performed to check it out.
Preparing for Baby
New ultrasound 3D technology has given rise to commercial ultrasound/photography businesses. While this is a somewhat controversial idea, since some doctors have concern that nonprofessionals and worrying parents might see problems in a scan since they have no medical training or that even the long term consequences of ultrasounds in unproven it is a booming business. New parents are ready to shell out some serious money to get that detailed image of their new baby before birth. Check out any facility thoroughly. Ask friends for recommendations and remember this is not the same as an ultrasound done for medical purposed. Do not attempt to read more into it than a charming keepsake.
Pregnancy Lifestyle
Many mothers struggle with backaches, especially in the final weeks. Ask your doctor if a massage is OK for you, and then look for a massage therapist skilled in the area of prenatal massage. Never lie flat on your back. You might want to ask for a fragrance-free treatment, without aromatherapy as certain smells might be offensive to you while pregnant. If you are cleared by your doctor, a massage can be just the thing to relieve that tired, painful back and give you a boost during your last trimester.
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I am 33 weeks and 3 days i have gained 50 lbs but it doesn't look like i have gained that much weight i don't know where it is all going i want to sleep all day till i get so hungry i have to get up and eat for the baby it's just i am so sleepy all the time my boyfriend works all day so when i finally get up at like 1 am he has to go to bed so we don't get to see each other much i don't know how to make myself stay up in the day time
33 weeks and 1 day with twin boys. have gained 29 pounds. everything hurts and i can't sleep. i miss exercise and i miss my body.
33 wks one day so far have gained 28 lbs and constantly feel awful. from day one i've had bad morning sickness that finally went away about halfway through my second trimester. i work on my feet all day for a company that will not allow me to take breaks or sit and the nerves in my heel become enflamed and shoot pain up and down my body. two weeks ago i went into preterm labor and am on bed rest for a week until the meds to stop contractions kick in then it's back to work. i'm constantly exhausted and so so so over the constant pain. it will all definitelly be worth it though. this is mine and my husbands first daughter and i am beyond excited for her arrival just wish i could get more done!!!
I'm 33 weeks and getting to the miserable stage. i've gained 30 pounds and my doctors tell me to watch my weight but to eat more ; i don't have an appetite so i only eat three meals a day. general backaches and pelvis pressure but otherwise fine.
I am 33 weeks always having leg cramps at night and is always waking me up at middl of the night this is my first baby and i know what to do cos is always painfull
Take magnesium tablets for the cramps they work wonders
I am 33 weeks today. somedays are better than others my back is so sore from sitting, walking ect gained 50 pounds so far but big babies run in our family my first child was 12 pounds, and never in this much discofort so im thinking im gonna have a bigger baby! lets pray its not lol
I'm 33 weeks and 1 day and have been on bed rest since 5 weeks due to a subchorionic hemorrhage and i've had 14 miscarriages. this is the first week i've been relatively pain free and comfortable, however i've noticed i'm suddenly having milky discharge and have a lot of pelvic pressure. he's just gone into the birthing position after being transverse for months. i'm hoping he stays put for a few more weeks but i've been warned he may try to come early. i can't wait to meet him and though i'll miss feeling his movements, i'm done.
Am 32 weeks 3 days..am feeling gr8..but a bit tired..cant w8 to see my junior...
I am 33 wks 5 days pregnant with fraternal twin girls. i am beyond miserable. always in pain. can never get comfortable. heart burn is outrageous. i am so tired of being pregnant i wanna scream. my pelvis just feels like its gonna collapse. i also have gestational diabetes. found this out at 28 wks. had a healthy pregnancy up until now. i have to carry them til 2 wks before my due date. and i am due february 11th 2013. i am not a happy camper at all. but i do thank god i was able to carry them full term. could've been worse. i could've had a bad pregnancy. i'm just complaining bout the pain. i am ready to have these kids.
I am 33 weeks pregnant. my initial weight was 105 pounds. i am 5'2". so far i have gained 33 pounds. i feel like i have gained too much but could not help it. i get surprized when i read that some ladies have only gained 16 pounds at the same stage. so far everything is going good (thanks god!).
I am 33 weeks and feel pretty good. so far i have gained 13 pnds. due to an unstable cervix i had a cerclage placed @ 13 weeks. i am happy to say that everything has gone smooth and in 3 weeks i get my stitches removed!! at which point i am then free to go into labor and have him. this baby is definitely a keeper. i can't wait to meet him.
Im 33 weeks this week i feel really tired.. but had a good pregnancy so far no sickness.. and most days fairly energetic.. gained 16 pounds so far.. my baby is very active.. cant wait to meet him...
I am 33 weeks tomorrow..gained 24 pounds so far..looks like i will hit the 30mark by birth which is fine with me..i get let cramps..and no sleep since my second trimester began...sucks!!!! beside that i am doing fine. my little man is very active morning and night..but is pretty quite when i sleep..i dont sleep much which probley wakes him up too. : ( but glad we are both healthy.. good luck to all you ladies!
Hey everyone! i am 33 wks and 5 days today! i have feel great through my whole pregnancy. i never got morning sickness, mood swings, sleepy spells or the crazy weight gain. so far i have been every lucky and have been able to enjoy being pregnant! a couple days ago a caught strep throat and have been feeling a bit tired and worn out but i still don't feel half as bad as i should. but, just a few more weeks and i get to meet my little baby boy making everything worth it! congratulations to all of you and good luck with everything! :)
I'll be 33 weeks in 2 days.i feel ok if not for the carpel tunnel syndrome i'm experiencing for the last 2 weeks or so. it's also harder to change sleeping positions and i feel sleepy most of the time. also my back aches all of the time...i desperately need a massage... we're excited to see our baby boy in a couple of weeks...i've gained around 40 pounds but it's good to hear that the baby's size is just right... i just hope to lose the weight ive gained after giving birth...
Im 33 weeks and 1 day and cant believe how much more uncomfortable i am with this pregnancy, but overall i do feel great, only gained 16 pounds so far, i walk up and down 6 flights of stairs 3x a day and my lil man moves all the time and constantly entertaines his dad and his two year brother. :) hoping these next 7 weeks fly by!!!!
Right now i'm at 32 weeks and 5 days. my husband and i can't wait to see his handsome little face and my daughter can't wait to meet her brother. she always wanted a brother and now 16 years later, see will. =)
I'm 33 weeks and 2 days. i feel great! no nausea, leg cramps or anything else of the sort. the only thing i've noticed about my appetite is that i'm super picky. if i feel like bbq chicken then that's all that will make me happy! lol nothing else! i've gained a total of 22 pounds so far, i'm 5'3" my starting weight was 133. my little guy doesn't kick me at all during the night, so i feel very lucky. i sleep well, except for all the bathroom wake-up calls. yesterday i saw my midwife and she believes he is in a breeched position and hasn't turned around yet. so hopefully he will in the next few weeks!
Hi everyone, i'm 33 weeks and 2 days today. some days i feel great, others i feel like throwing up all over the place!! i can't wait to get rid of that feeling. however, i can't wait for the next 7 weeks to go by to hold my little man in my arms! :) p.s. this is my first baby as well.
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Tired tired tired ... i feel so heavy though not really put much weight on.... 13 year old son and 9 year old daughter were easy even with spd with my daughter. this third had extreme sickness then over that and now almost 33 weeks just cannot get good sleep and my eyes just want to close all the time! this one also just on the toilet needing a wee all the time since the beginning and just toilet issues alone not let me have a whole nights sleep so far. my back feels like its gonna break and my feet hurt like hell ....
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