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Pregnancy week 21

Pregnancy information: week 21 of being pregnant - Your waistline will be truly disappearing at this stage as your uterus starts to move up above your navel.


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Your waistline will be truly disappearing at this stage as your uterus starts to move up above your navel. It should be quite obvious that you are pregnant, though some women are bigger than others. You may be noticing slight swelling in your lower legs in the evening. Avoid puffy feet and ankles by circling your feet regularly whenever you have time. Try to rest with your feet up. As your skin stretches over your bump it might start to itch. If you are feeling your baby move, you will probably notice your baby moving more, with him or her more active when you are resting and still when you are on the move.

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Your baby now weighs half the weight of a tin of beans. Talk to your baby, as he or she will hear your muffled voice. Your baby can swallow amniotic fluids, some experts believe this gives the growing baby some essential nutrients. Your baby is steadily gaining fat in order to keep warm.

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hello all...just found out this week that we are having a boy, although i knew i was right from the beginning (call it mothers intuition)...had to explain to our 8yr daughter that i won't love her anyless- she made the comment that now i have my boy i won't want her anymore..i put it in her terms, explaining that a mum's love is like a magic porridge pot and more of it grows n that i will them both in different ways n that i don't need another girl and that now she will always be my one and only princess.....hope every1 is growing beautifully
added by ejay78 [Sun 6th Dec 2009 @ 18:17:34]
Hi Everyone!
I'm 22 and 21 weeks pregnant with our first, which is a miracle. At the start of my pregnancy i was totally suffering, i had hypmeresis..Lost over 2 stone in weight and had to be hospitalized twice.
Now i am feeling amazing, sometimes i even forget i am pregnant, but my big belly reminds me lol. Me and my husband go to find out our childs gender in 3 days (Tuesday 27th), Am soooo excited. i feel the baby slightly, No kicks though, just slightly feel it move close to my belly button :). I can't wait to meet our child on 6th ,macrh 2010... I hope everyone else is having a wonderful time being pregnant.. good luck everyone.. Thought i'd update to let you all know we have been told we are having a little girl x so so happy x
added by shelby87 [Wed 28th Oct 2009 @ 09:08:07]
im having a boy too due 1st of jan 2010, im so excited!!!! im showing alot even though i am 5ft 6 and was quite small, its all gone on my bump though, no stretchmarks yet either but am rubbing cocoa butter in daily. good luck all xxx
added by tupper2778 [Mon 24th Aug 2009 @ 09:09:02]
Really love this site, it's so helpful and correct, thanks so much!
added by babybutlins [Tue 18th Aug 2009 @ 09:15:06]
ITS A BOY!!!! soo pleased, already av 1 gorgous boy so he got a new play mate. im massive and aint worn my normal cloths for 10 weeks. i can feel my baby kicking when ive a hand on my bump, my husband thinks its amazing. good luck to u all, sammi 21weeks x
added by sammi78 [Mon 29th Jun 2009 @ 09:58:29]
having a girl. so happy :) not showing much to other people, just look like im putting weight on abit on the tum. slim to begin with and im tall girl at 5 foot 10. i can feel strong kicks now so i know she is definetly there lol lovely feeling. cant wait till my bundle of joy arrives.
added by sammybunny [Wed 1st Apr 2009 @ 09:41:45]
Is it safe to take / drink castor oil during pregnancy? Is it going to cause any abnormalities.
from NS -Joburg
added by Nesisa [Fri 9th Jan 2009 @ 09:16:58]
It's a girl!!! Starting to look pregnant now and had my 20 (1) week scan yesterday, which showed we are expecting a girl. Can't believe that's the last time I'll see the baby 'til she's here. Thinking of all that pink shopping in the sales!!! Hope you and your bumps all have a great Christmas and New Year! Kate x
added by KKemp [Mon 5th Jan 2009 @ 09:18:17]
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