And the growing continues! Your little one now weighs in at nearly three pounds and measures about 17 inches! Wile he is getting pretty close to his birth LENGTH, your little guy still has some more weight to pack on. Over the next 11 weeks, he'll more than double-or even triple his weight!!! And as the weeks pass, and your baby continues to grow in weight and length, he will begin to run out of room in there, and things will become a lot more snug. This will result in you feeling less kicks and more pokes from elbows or knees, and you will probably see more rolling lumps on your tummy as well!
Don't be surprised if you start to see varicose veins making an appearance on your legs, they are very common in pregnant women. Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels that usually appear for the first time during pregnancy, especially if your mom or grandma had them. So, if you want to know your chances at getting varicose veins, check out the gams of the women in your family to get a pretty good assessment of what you will see during your pregnancy. The severity of varicose veins can vary from person to person. Some ladies experience only a minor case of achiness and swelling, while others experience the full blown pain and bulging of blue veins, which usually occur from the ankle to the upper thigh. Again, if you want to get an idea of what's in your future in regards to varicose veins, talk to your mom and grandma to see how they fared. To help reduce the severity and/or pain of varicose veins you should watch your weight (as much as you can), keep your blood flowing by doing light exercises such as walking and swimming, and avoiding heavy lifting as much as possible.
Week 30
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