Your Pregnancy: Week 21

im 21 weeks and i feel my abdomin area really heavy, should i be concern or is it normal???

Im 21week and he is on my bladder all the time. Very low as well!

my belly looks waaaaaay too tiny to have a whole banana in there lol!!! I feel huge but when ever i see pics of someone else around the same weeks as me they are way bigger. anyone else got tiny bellies? o but my uterus has always measured big

my belly looks waaaaaay too tiny to have a whole banana in there lol!!! I feel huge but when ever i see pics of someone else around the same weeks as me they are way bigger. anyone else got tiny bellies? o but my uterus has always measured big

I'm having whole area abdominal pain. Is it gas or stretching? I checked the doppler and I'm pretty sure what I'm hearing is her HB, but i'm still concerned. Anyone else?

Miss Dani Elle, I feel the same way! I 'feel' huge, and my pants certainly don't fit, but when I see people and tell them how far along, they make comments that I should be bigger. I talked to my midwife and she assured me that I'm normal and because this is my first child that I might not show as much as others. So...I guess we're normal! :0)

AGSkelton:I'm 21 weeks with my 3rd child. If you are going to BF, you will want plenty of nursing pads. I liked the Lansinoh brand personally, but there are so many kinds out you will just have to try a couple brands and see for yourself. I also bought a Moses basket and used it daily with both of my other children. I also found a monitor with 2 receivers was a must. I also made sure I had at least one extra pack of diapers on hand all of the time. Nothing worse than getting low and having to make a special trip to the store. Hope this helps! And congratulations!

If you are going to breastfeed it is a must that you have a cover up for public eatings, a boppy for at home comfort, it will save your back like no other... if your planning on going back to work start to research pumps, they are a life saver if you are going to be away from your little one for any lenght of time... if you go to babies r us they will have a great little book for you to look through that breaks everything down for you and their most popular registry items... just look around and register for everything that you find and want... have fun!!!!! and congrats!!!!

I was concerned with the dull pain I was experiencing in my lower abdominal muscles from the heaviness. I asked my birthing class instructor (who is also a doula) about it and she explained that it is from the streching of ligaments. I did some prenatal yoga and have felt a lot better since then. IIt seemed to gie me an overall tightening which has heped to supprt the extra weight.

I have pain around my lower pelvis area. Anyone else. Especially if i get up to walk after sitting for a while.

I'm 21 weeks and still haven't gained back hardly any of the weight I lost from my 1st trimester sickness. Normal?

VenomTip: I've been having the same feeling of like pressure on my pelvis whenever I shift positions quickly or even sometimes when I'm just sitting there and it last for maybe a minute then goes away as if the baby were turning or something. I asked my OB about it at my 20wk visit and she said its just the baby moving around. Also i've only been feeling light little kicks or flutters a couple times a day for like a month now. When is the real action going to start?

AGSkelton- my MUST HAVE items were: The Happiest Baby on the Block (best book ever), Baby 411 (another amazing book), and The Miracle swaddle (at least 3 swaddles, since they're spit up on, etc). I also would register for lots of diapers, and a nursing cover if they have them. . .

AG Skelton....I am having my second baby in April. My first baby is almost 15 years old! I breast fed with him. A lot has changed since then, and from what I hear, the Boppy pillow is all the rage. I just did my registry this weekend and I asked for one of those. A Boppy is a pillow shaped in a half circle that fits around your waist. The baby lays on top of it. I'm thinking this is a good invention...regardless of if you are breast of bottle feeding!

My little banana won't cooperate with the ultrasound! Grr! But I love feeling the little kicks! My uterus feels like it weighs a ton as well...it's from all the stretching...

I'm just 21 weeks in my first pregnancy and I'm feeling the baby kicking like CRAZY. I can even see it kick through my skin! Is this normal? Does anyone know if there is something I might be doing that could contribute to the frequent kicking?

I’m 21 weeks also, and have the exact same feeling of heaviness! I asked my dr and he said it is normal! Especially for first time mommies! It does feel like he is lying right on top of my bladder!!

I am also 21 weeks pregnant with my first, and I also had the lower abdomin pain, more like a pulling feeling. I talked to my OB about it and he said that it is ligiment pain. They stretch and re-attach in the vaginal area to support the growing belly!

I'm 21 weeks today and I feel the heaviness too. I'm glad I'm not the only one as I thought something was wrong like maybe I strained something down there. Whew! and yes, I'm getting up between 2 and 3 x's a night to pee...it's so annoying! :)

Had our ultrasound today...all we got to see was a cute little butt the tech said she saw NO girl or boy parts...little bummed little not...bummed for other reason though...measuring at 21wks 3days in stead of 20 and 3 days....

The last 2 days the baby has been very active, but today, nothing. Makes me nervous.

Miss Dani_Elle I have a huge belly! lol but ive also had 2 babies prior to this one. its normal to have a little belly expecially if you are little to begin with. most people that are tiny really start to pop around 6 m onths

I love my banana and can't wait to meet you. We see you tomorrow on the sono. I'm so excited.

Just found out yesterday that my little banana is a BOY. I Wanted a little girl. But i'm already inlove with my baby Zackery

If you are going to be breastfeeding, get the Medela pump, I know its much more expensive, but it cuts pumping time in half and you will want that extra time bc pumping can become a real chore. Congrats on the breastfeeding, its the best thing i ever did!

So far these past 21 weeks have been a breeze ,but now that shes came out of the pelvic area a little bit and my belly is finally starting to show i feel the back pain, its almost impossible for me to sleep...but i know it will be worth it when she comes out< />

Miss Dani_Elle I'm 21 1/2 weeks and I just started to really show in the last week or so... My boss would always bug me and say "Are you sure you're pregnant?!", well now when I see her next, she will defiantly see it. Even my MIL was shocked at how big I am starting to look and she saw me like 3 days ago, lol.. Trust me, It will come, just need patience thats all... :) My center of gravity has been waayy off too... When I bend down to grab something or pet my pup, I always have to hold onto something so I don't fall over... Guess it'll just get worse as we all get further along... lol :)

I have a tiny belly too I was concerned because I'm not as big as everybody else but my doctor said not to worry about it because the baby is fine

my belly feels real heavy too, but my doc said it's normal. she's super active too! it's so exciting feeling her kick around in there! i can't wait till she's moving strongly enough for her daddy to feel it!

Im 21 weeks along & this is my first baby! Im going to start my registry soon & was wondering how many things of newborn diapers should I request? Also to the already moms that work & breastfeed. How do you go from the transaction from full on breastfeeding to being a working mother that breastfeeds? Thanks!!

my belly is waayyy too big for 21 weeks, I feel so big and heavy. When I went in for the ultrasound two weeks ago the doctor said I was just fine regarding weight gain but I think since then I probaly gained a lot, I've not weighed myself at home though, I'll wait until my appointment the day after tomorrow. I guess I'm scared because I know I'm only half way and I'll be very large later!

Im 21 weeks and feel the same, more so on some days than others. I don't think you have anything to be concerned about.

I am 21weeks as well and have the same lower heaviness feeling as well as the on my bladder all the time feel like i got to pee every two seconds syndrom (LOL) i just recently found out that i have to have surgery to sew my cervix to help keep the baby in i hear it is common but very scary to me!! would love to hear any output if anyone has ever had this done please!!! I to feel like my stomach is just not big enough but have read everyone women is different :(

I am 21weeks as well and have the same lower heaviness feeling as well as the on my bladder all the time feel like i got to pee every two seconds syndrom (LOL) i just recently found out that i have to have surgery to sew my cervix to help keep the baby in i hear it is common but very scary to me!! would love to hear any output if anyone has ever had this done please!!! I to feel like my stomach is just not big enough but have read everyone women is different :(

I'm 21 wks also and she (Jailynn) is sitting on my bladder all the time. Had ultrasound about 2 wks ago and the Dr. said it's normal this early for the baby to be low.

My belly is really small also, I keep thinking maybe she isn't growing right because I feel as if she's NOT as big as a banana. I have only gained 5lbs so far and that scares me also. I eat like I should, I don't get it. Haha; I too wish to stop looking "chunky" and start POPPING and definitely look pregnant! :D

I am so excited to be 21 wks, baby girl moves like crazy:) I can 't wait for her daddy to feel her kicking and moving.

I'm 21 Weeks with my second daughter. I nursed my first daughter for over a year and it's so rewarding. Some of my must-haves were the Boppy pillow for nursing at home, and a Moby wrap which is great for nursing is public places, completely inconspicuous. Good luck, and don't give up.. it's tough at first!

I am 21 weeks i feel great, there's sometimes pressure on my bladder and lower abdomin but he is so active and strong, i love that baby :)

Nthornhi: You pretty much just described my life. 5'4' 28 years old, 1st grade teacher, used to go to Curves 3-4 days a week but have lost a lot of energy and now I just walk. I am obsessed with carrot sticks, eating very healthy, and I have gained about 15 lbs so far at 21 weeks. I ask my doctor every visit about my wieght and she said it is "good." They look more at what you are gaining each month rather than all together. We may have to take more off afterwards, but it certainly is normal!!

I am 21 weeks and everyone keeps asking me if I have two babies in my belly. I am very short and I carry my weight there, I know that the gaining is a good thing for baby, at my dr's apt's they say that I am in healthy range for how much I am gaining too. I can't help but feel overwhelmed by it all.

olimpita-you just made me so very happy! I feel the same way! this is my third child. I am 21 weeks and I feel huge. I cannot imagine how much bigger and uncomfortable I will be in these next summer months.

IM HAVING A GIRL!

I'm 21 weeks, and it looks like something bigger then a banana is in my stomach. LMAO. I had my ultrasound done last week and I found out that I'm having a boy. This week I'm going to start or rather finish working on my registry. There is just som much stuff to get and I keep wondering if all of it is necessary.

I started my registry over the weekend and because it is my first baby I did not know where to start. I went to Buy Buy Baby and had the option to have a personal shopper for free. The employee was very helpful and gave me great ideas and hints. The employee did not work on commission so I did not have to worry about if she was just telling me about certain items because they were higher in price. If you have a Buy Buy Baby (same family as Bed, Bath and Beyond) then I would suggest going there.

I'm 21 weeks also and my belly feels the exact same way, I also had quite a bit of pain when my ligament stretched quite a bit at once...ouch. As long as your not cramping or bleeding I'd say the heaviness is ok :)

hi, im new here i also have an app like this site on my ipod touch :) im going to be 22 weeks pregnant tomorow (holy is this ever going fast)

Ladies, feeling heavy is normal. I asked the same question of my best friend who is also an OBGYN. the heaviness u are feeling is the baby getting bigger and that you should be gainig about a pound a week as we all get closer to our due dates. There are pregancy bands that can help support our tummy's as we grow. Hope that helps.

iam 21 weeks with my 2nd child and i have not felt her move at all... should i be worried?

Im 21 weeks. I havent felt my baby move at all but my doctor says I should within the next couple of weeks. I feel like I have a tiny belly compared to everyone else also. They just tell me that I'm lucky to be small. If I could pick one thing that I could not go without, it would be my body pillow. Sleeping at night just would not be the same. As for the baby being on bladders, omg!!!! I swear that is the only spot it likes to be. I can go to the bathroom and 30 mins later i feel like i have to go again even if i didnt drink anything. CRAZY.

Im 21 weeks today and my belly just started to itch. I have some oil, so I can keep my skin in very good condition. Wow, my baby is the size of a banana, yum! I love bananas.

OMG i feel like a cow already! Im 21 weeks and having a girl and she is super low.

My belly looks small as well, but my doctor said that my weight gain is perfect for where I am at!. I also excersize regularly and am a yoga person which helps me keep my posture aligned which I've heard helps. I can still fit in almost all my pre pregnancy clothes and only just barely started showing.

A must have item for both my girls was a portable chair/bouncy seat. It is awesome for sleeping them in when they are first born and keeps them off the floor. Its also nice to take places with you and once their crawling its great to keep them in place while you shower or fold laundry. I also highly recommend the bumbo!

For AGSkleton....I can't live without a good nursing cover. I used just a blanket with my first and with my second I actually got a cover....lifesaver in various situations like at the inlaws and you don't want to flash the whole world! I also love nursing pads with adhesive on the back...that way at night if you don't want to wear a bra you still have protection from breast leaks!

Im 21 weeks and im showing just a little bit well i think... but idk everyone is different usaully the smaller girls show more but im exactly average so i really dnt have a clue lol but maybe by 6months ill be bigger.

im 21 weeks too! just registered getting ready to send out shower invites... i think a must have whether u are going to breastfeed or not is bottles.. because i ma sure there will be times u have to pump for the baby

21 wks today, & we found out 2 wks ago @ our 2nd u/s that we're having a girl! I've been feeling kicks from about 16-17 wks so now they're much more frequent & stronger! Daddy felt her for the first time a couple days ago, soooo exciting to finally be able to share that with him! :) He was over the moon! I can see her now through my skin as well & she is already sooo responsive to us, more so to him (already a daddy's girl lol!) Great to see what some of the must-haves are since we've just created our registry @ babies r us & it's a bit overwhelming!

I am 21 weeks along and am still getting sick. I'm sick all day it seems like. Is there any recommendations to help get over this. I have tried ginger ale and crackers. Please help.

I cannot sleep comfortably no matter what...which makes me so tired :( anyone else?

I am 21 weeks now and i am having almost pinching cramps...does anyone know what it means??

I know how you feel Miss Dani Elle...I was always tiny to begin with, but this is just ridiculous! haha! I can definitely tell there is a little bit there, but compared to all of the other pictures I see I am only half the size of everyone else by now! I know that everyone is different, but I'm ready for my belly to get here already! :P

Breastfeeding must have is a pump! I'm 22 weeks with twins and both babies are measuring bigger than the banana - 15 oz each. My belly is out there. Just as long as you and the baby are healthy you are probably good!!!

to AGSkelton: MUST HAVE GAS DROPS! u can buy it anywhere! makes breast milk & or formula easy on the babies tummy. also cuts down on ur babies lil toots! ;)

To AGSkelton...I am a 2nd time mommy (to be) and will be breastfeeding again. The Lansinoh cream was a MUST...the first week and a half or so is rough, it hurts but I just kept thinking...he will be healthier for this and after the pain stopped it was smooth sailing. Oh and for those saying they feel a heaviness in the abdomen, I am too girls...it gets very uncomfortable sometimes, but I suppose it comes with being pregnant, I don't remember it from the first time but I guess its one of those things you forget, LOL. I'm starting to get tired out just walking too, but it will be ok...19 weeks to go...its so exciting...each day more and more:)

my baby weighed 15oz when i was just 20weeks...she feels really big, i can feel her kick in one place and then a punch a few seconds later in another place, im thinking shes pretty big, pretty long. shes tricking me making me think i have to use the bathroom every few minutes, she stays on my bladder....

I asked my doctor and he said the feeling like your baby is 30 lbs is very normal. The only symptoms you should be concerned about are 6 or more contractions in an hour and leaking of amniotic fluid. All other uncomfortable pains are normal.

im 21 weeks also and my tummy doesnt look so big and i also have heavyness in the lower abdomen .! the doctor told me that its just the ligaments stretching out to make room for the baby

I'm 21 weeks and I think I had a braxton hicks contraction last night, is this normal so early??

Yes, my belly is small as well, but I feel so full all the time that it seems bigger... everyone tells me I don't even look pregnant.....I'm sure al of that is about to change! I just started to feel the baby move this past Sunday! So awesome!

Are you having your shower before or after baby is here? Did you find out the sex of the baby?

I'm 21 weeks and went for my "fetal survey"... Baby is healthy and already 15 oz! I hope I'm not going to have a 12lb baby! Yikes! But they couldn't tell for sure if we were having a girl or boy! She thinks she caught a glimpse of girl parts but the foot was in the way the WHOLE time! AAAAAHHH! I'm dying to know!

I am 21 weeks today, and just started to show last week. People still can't tell I'm pregnant :/ It's kind of weird. I totally feel like Miss Dani Elle, where everyone else's belly is much bigger in pix.

Miss Dani_Elle: My belly is super tiny too! I'm 21 weeks, and people are STILL teling me I don't look pregnant. I kinda want my bump to grow--but maybe this means less stretch marks?? My doctor said it's totally normal, and not to worry...all measurments came back good to go, and I'm finally starting to wear maternity pants...though I don't necessarily have to. Don't worry--we are just lucky I guess!

21 weeks and my abdomen is starting to feel a lil crampy and uncomfortable like when its thta time of month and went from 186 to 190 already but its stil lnot noticeable that im pregnant maybe because im a chubby woman also i think i can already feel it moving tho

My belly is still pretty small! People look at me like I don't know how to count when I tell them I'm 21 weeks. But my doctor said with my build and size I probably won't gain a whole lot of weight anyway.

I HAVENT GOT THIS YET BUT IVE BEEN TOLD FOR BREASTFEEDING MOMS THAT MILKIES ARE THE BEST THING TO GET. bcuz while ur feeding ur baby the other breast is letting down milk(as a mom who had breast fed its really nasty all the extra wet ness.) with milkies u put ur nipple inside of this bag type thing while u feed ur child and all that extra milk that would normal go waste wont, after u finish u just pour it into a bottle to save or watever and u can use it later.

For AGSkeleton.....BEST PUMP - Medela Pump if you plan to breastfeed. My fist was in the NICU and never latched on well so I pumped for 2 months straight to give her breastmilk. I borrowed a Medela pump from a friend and I am 22 weeks along with my second and that is first thing I purchased. It is great!!! Get one that is worth the money and Medela is just that!!!!

i am 21 weeks pregnant and i have a lot of pressure right above my pelvis... but its such a crazy feeling.. does anyone know when i will start feeling the baby move..kick??

my belly is tiny still too. i'm 21 weeks ! i feel her move ALL the time tho, i love it !!! :D

I'm 21 weeks and i can't wait until a week from today and we find out the sex of our baby! I feel huge and I have a lot of abdominal cramping. My Dr. says its normal growing pains but they are really getting on my nerves. We finally told my stepson about the new baby (he's five) and he's starting to get excited and ask lots of fun questions haha. Anybody elses boobs growing out of control?? I started as a DD and I'm already to an F! I can't imagine how they are going to look after the milk comes in.

I'm 21 weeks along and still haven't felt my baby move. Is this normal??? I saw him on the ultrasound when we found out the sex and he was moving but I haven't felt anything yet. It's kind of discouraging sometimes. Considering I've got swollen feet, my boobs hurt, I'm tired all the time and it'd just be really nice to have that little "reminder" that he's really in there. Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone else was going through the same thing...

I am the same way as some of you ladies! My pants aren't necessarily fitting great anymore (I am tall and slim naturally), but I don't have a 'bump', but more of a beer gut. I just want the cute bump already :) On another note, I gained 17 lbs. at my 20 week!! I freaked out, but they said it's normal for people who are taller... have any of you ladies gained that much (or more) in the first 20? Sure, I have been eating more but not THAT much more (in my former life, I was very active and ate very healthfully).

I got a call from my doctor today requiring a level 2 ultrasound. They said that they couldn't see his kidneys clearly and they wanted to make sure everything was okay. However, when I went in to find out the sex, the sonographer said she saw 2 kidneys and "everything looked fine." Has anyone had experience with this??? I'm nervous.

nthornhi- I'm 21 weeks pregnant too and have gained the EXACT same amount as you, 18 lbs. I worked out a ton before and have always eaten healthy with the exception of the occassional sweet tooth. I couldn't exercise at the beginning of my pregnancy because of restriction. But have slowly started to now. I'm not pigging out so not sure why it's piling on so fast. I'm guessing because my body was used to working out a lot and then it stopped. You're not alone! My doctors don't seem concerned so i'm just going to keep doing what i'm doing, making smart choices and get as much exercise as i can!

I'm 21 weeks and I've been having the same heavy abdomin feeling and baby girl is on my bladder too...cannot go 30 minutes without having to use the restroom! Glad it's not just me :)

nthornhi- I am right there with you! I am 5'3'' and preprego weight is 130. I am only 18 weeks and have gained 20# I am not able to exercise the way I used to, due to being soooo tired. I do 12 hour shifts as a nurse and I run my butt off! Doc says I am doing fine with the weight...

My hands are numb throughout the night too!!! Also,I feel like my face is really fat. I hate it but I feel like I've gained weight there. Weird. Not a fan of photos right now.

Nthornhi: I want to chime in too. My pre-pregnancy weight was healthy, and I was a gym rat. My friends always said "I can't WAIT to see you pregnant," 1. because they've never seen me with extra fat, and 2. because they were sure I'd be "all belly." Well I'm not. I gained 13 lbs at 20/21 weeks, and that is with eating a very healthy diet and continuing to exercise. I look quite pregnant, thank you very much, with enormous boobs and thickness that is not attractive with bulky winter clothes. From the other responses I saw to you...we are not alone. ;)

How did the avergage size go from 6.5 inches last week to 10.5 this week? Did they start including the legs and not just crown to rump? And seriously, a 10.5 inch banana? That would be a HUGE banana, not your average one. There's got to be a mistake... The banana sounds about right, but not the inches.

My Belly is really small as well and i'm 21 weeks. i look at all of my friends that are the same as me and they are much bigger, maybe i will have a small babyy! Very Heathly tho. Cant wait.

I still look small. :(

I am 21w 2d and I am still waiting patiently for my little guy to make a move! I think I might call my doctor today.. should I be concerned?

21 weeks today and yesterday had my first experience with braxton hicks.... anyone else???

well my two bananas are so active daily! TWIN BOYS are what is growing healthily inside of my womb. they are about 15ounces each and my goodness my left side is sore most of the day- my doc validated my symptoms and said it's probably one of them shifting some of my organs around which is causing pressure under my ribcage. i thought that was absurd since they are so small - but doc knows best... i'm with you @mrrios09 the heaviness in the abdomin area is really uncomfortable...but it comes with the territory....

To Mrrios09: This is my second pregnancy and I also feel the same way. Be sure to just keep an eye on it. If your discharge starts becoming different, I would be sure to mention it to your care provider! Otherwise, good luck! The joys of becoming a mommy, it's totally worth it!

nthornhi! I am the SAME way. I am 21 weeks, prepregnancy size-muscular size 4/6 5'3. I did weigh 140 pounds, but mostly muscle! Other than the occasional Christmas snack, I eat really healthy, but I've found a lot of my prepregnancy calorie free diet foods are not healthy for the baby...I used to fill up on coffee and diet coke-no calories right...well now I'm filling up on fruits and milk...healthy but LOADED with calories in comparison! I have gained 22 pounds and look like I am about to pop...but it's ALL belly :( My doctor's not worried so I try not to worry but still, it concerns me!

If you plan to breastfeed, I highly recommend Lily Padz rather than conventional disposable or even machine-washable ones! They're super comfortable, clear and not bulky, reusable for a few months, and the list goes on! The best part is that you will almost never leak and lose milk because the pad is designed to compress the nipple and prevent any milk from leaking from the nipple. I'm due with my 2nd in May and can't wait to use them again, especially since I can wear them with a swimsuit this summer:)

I'm 21 weeks today.....I have been lucky to feel the baby move 1 to 2 times a week...I work full-time and am on my feet all day...today I have been off work and I have felt her move all day and so did my husband! So exciting, yet hard to believe, we are over the half-way mark!!

I went for my monthly appointment today....we are DEFINATELY having a girl! Im SO excited...we have 3 boys....she is now moving like crazy....everything looks good in the ultrasound!

I am 21 weeks and after I pee I get this weird feeling in the lower palves. does anyone feel that also?

i am 21 wks and i heard my baby's heart beat for the first time at the docs yesterday. it sounded weird yet beautiful kind of like a horse running...the doc said that its normal as their heart beats 3x faster than ours......

I'm 21 weeks and my belly feels heavy also. He (yes it's a baby boy!) is always hanging out on my bladder. I am carrying very low and am really beginning to wonder if I am this low what it will be like when I "drop" toward the end...

i have a confession... i had two small wendy's frosty's today. Damn they were good.

I am 21 weeks with twins and I am so huge and feeling like a beached whale.

I''m 21 wks also, and still fairly small. This is my 5th pregnancy and I've always looked very small. Even though my tummy doesn't get big compared to everyone else, it feels big and awkward to move around in bed.

Same Here 21 Weeks , First Baby Tiny Belly , I Just Look Bloated But Im Real Tall & Thin 5'7 & Only 107 Pounds ! But The Doctor Said Shes Growing Perfect !

I'm 21 weeks and find out tomorrow whether it's a girl or boy. I am so excited! We have a daughter already so another girl would be wonderful but it would also be really great to have a boy. For those of you working on your registry...I definitely recommend TARGET or TARGET.COM. Their return policy is EXCELLENT! We got gifts from both Target and Babies R Us for our daughter and it was terrible dealing with Babies R Us.

i am 21 weeks pregnant and my baby is very low and its like im bulging in my vaginal area a lil and i hardly ever feel my baby move. this is my second pregnancy and its been totally different from my first is it normal to not feel the baby ? im chosing breast feeding,i couldnt go without my pump with my first bceuase when you breast feed let dad have a turn at feedin in the early am while ur still recovering! and breast pads i can not go with out those.!!!

21wks1day and i had my ultrasound yesterday! we're having a boy!!! so excited for little cooper to get here!!

21 weeks today and I think my belly has grown every day for the last 2 weeks. I love it though, it reminds me that I have a healthy little girl in there! Not feeling much movement yet but I'm really looking forward to it. My husband is going to start reading to my belly this weekend because she can hear us...how sweet!!

i thought you were supposed to pic up energy in your second trimester... i'm 21.5 wks and all i wanna do is sleep and eat.

Breastfeeding advice I was given as to use the Medela nipple shields. I hear that it makes Breastfeeding a lot easier in the beginning.

I just turn 21 weeks today, but was able to find out what i was having 2 weeks ago. My little boy :) measured out to 11 inches and 1.4 lbs then. So I'm guessing this is why I feel him so heavy on my bladder all the time.

20 week and 4 days preggers... looks like I will need a nap at lunch time today and I still have a crappy taste in my mouth no matter what I eat or drink... BLAH!!!

I'm having a Girl! So excited! I also had the cramps and the doc said i need to drink more water, and some gatorade. Getting the lightheaded feeling also, blood pressure was a little on the low side, but he said to just drink more fluids, nothing to worry about!

am also 21 weeks and this baby boy moves every second all day and aswell he keeps kicking me in the bladder makes me go to the restroom alot but doctor said he is healthy

I'm 21 weeks pregnant with my first. For the people with abdominal pain, if it is worse than cramps and consistent, check with your doctor. The first time I asked, it was just round ligament pain. The second time though, I had to go to the emergency room and it turned out to be a kidney stone. Never hesitate to ask your doctor, better safe than sorry and congrats to all you moms :)

i have been having the legimet pain as well! Everytime i get my ultrasound down she pushes down and i jump up!! Cant help it!! i am 21 weeks now and this is my second baby... I find you show alot quicker with the second then the 1st! This pregnancy is totally diff from the 1st one though! Cant control my bladder!!

I have SUA (Single Umbilical Artery), does anyone else have this or has anyone already gone through this? I am VERY stressed out after reading about everything that could go wrong with my baby.

I'm 21 weeks and feel like I just blew up over night. I gained about 5 lbs up until my 5th month, I've probably added another 5 in a week! I'm starting to have lower back pains and can't do the normal stretch positions I'm used to...does anyone have advice on how to stretch and relax your lower back?

I'm 21 weeks this week. At our check up last week we found out that our little girl is only in the 30th percentile for size, which isn't surprising because I was too. Looks like she will be a shorty like her mama. I am 5 foot nothing and weighed 5.10 lbs at birth, and it looks like she will be the same. Oh well, guess she's not getting her daddy's height (he's 6'1''). It's crazy though because I've gained a total of 20 lbs so far, but I guess I had more weight to gain, since I was pretty petite prior to getting pregnant (118 lbs). I just want her to be healthy!

I'm having a boy and my tummy is too little to imagine that banana but I heard that boys and girls can make the difference in how your tummy looks! I love love LOVE my little Jonah!! < />

MTINK - I have the same thing. At first I completely freaked out because I googled it and it can be scary, but the majority of births with a SUA turn out perfectly fine. My doctor said that since everything else in the US looked fine & my quad marker came back normal that I shouldn't worry. We are going to do another US at 28 weeks just to be sure - my first US was at 18 weeks. Try not to dwell on the negative possible outcomes and just enjoy your pregnancy...it's out of your hands at this point and all you can do is take care of yourself physically and mentally in order to be the best mommy to your little one that you can be, no matter what! Good luck - I hope everything goes well for you and your baby!

i have read and asked my doctor about my abdoman hurting and she said that it is because of the muscles stretching and that if i change positions or walk around that it should ease it, i think that for the most part it works .

3~22~11 I'm 21weeks today I dont feel my lill girl in there when will I it worries me and I've been having abdominal pains come and go is it gas ....i can't wait to hold her for the first time

HEY IM 21 WEEKS AND MY WATERBAG BROKE. IM NOT CONTRACTING OR IM NOT N PAIN BUT THTS STILL NOT GOOD. NOW ITS JUST WAITING TO C IF IM GOING TO GO N LABOR OR IF I CAN MAKE IT TO ATLEAST 24 OR 25 WEEKS WITHOUT CATACHING A INFECTION. SO IM N THE HOSPITAL ON STRICK BEDREST...

So excited, found out this last week we are having a girl! She kicks like crazy but only I can feel it right now. She especially kicks in the evening ;) It's a magical feeling. Crystale, hang in there, I am hoping for the best for you, keep us posted!

im 21 weeks as well and he is sitting very low also...and i haven't felt him move! i don't know what im suppose to feel or if im just too anxious! this is normal right??

Make sure you have a boppy!! It will be your saving grace! :)

Mine is heavy all the time too. And I have to pee constantly. Dr. said this is normal. Plus I get some ligament pain. He said this was normal as well. It makes sense. Baby is getting bigger and heavier. He seems pretty low as well.

Felt the first case of hiccups last night. The poor little guy had them for over a half hour before they quit. I felt bad but couldn't help laughing every time I felt him hiccup. I think they were making him mad because he would hiccup and then kick. It was fantastic.

im 21 weeks and my baby is super active! moving around and kicking at the all hours of the day :)..i woke up this morning feeling heavier than i did yesterday :) i looked in the mirror and my tummy looked bigger than it yesterday too! these babies grow so fast :) < />

AGSkelton, if breastfeeding you must get a good pump. I made the mistake of thinking I could get by with the cruddy manual pump that the hospital gave me to take home with my first. You will need a good electric pump. I was so engorged and in so much pain. An electric pump is soooo much more effective and efficient. Many hospitals will let you rent one before you are discharged with the baby, or you can go buy one.

Im having a girl! and just started feeling her kick! im very excited!

Miss Dani Elle, I feel huge but everyone says I am tiny and compared o pics of others I've seen at 21 weeks I'm not. I've only gained 9lbs (at last appt) from my pre-pregnancy weight.

Nthorni-I'm in the same boat. I was fit before pregnancy, I'm on my feet all day, walk just about every evening, don't eat junk food, and I have already gained 17 pounds by week 21...I'm sure I'll hit 40 before the end. Its hard not to worry, but honestly, we are all different...som people gain more, some less. I try to remind myself that I am growing another human being!

Its a girlll!!! :))

MY DUE DTE IS 9/23/11 :Wow by what ive been reading it sounds like if im not the only one that is not getting a big baby bump at 21 wks...and guess what i just found iut im having a baby GIRl;)

my husband and i had another ultrasound and for sure we are having a baby girl :) our first child! And we found out that she's no longer due October 5th instead she's due September 29th!!! yay!! she's kicking a lot and i love it. < />

I am now 21 wks with my remaining baby boy due to VTS and everyday is hard because I can't relax until I feel him move at leaste 4 times a day. The whole thing was crazy because got the news thatI lost the other twin at 19 wks and just had a u/s at 17 wks and saw one waving and the other kicking.

21 weeks and haven't felt anything either! Doctor said the same thing about me, placenta is in the front towards the top so I'll feel less now and throughout the rest of the pregnancy. I know everything's going great in there, but I'm jealous of everyone who can feel their Little Miss or Little Misters already!

I am 21 weeks and I keep hearing people saying that I am so small. I think i'm huge, but I realized that since my first trimester screening, I have only gained 8 pounds. Not complaining, but I hope this is normal. This is my first baby and I found out I am having a litle boy. I still keep wishing that I am having twins, but I guess by this point they would have been able to tell, oh well.

I am 21 weeks today with my first baby :) My husband and I just had our anatomy ultra sound on Tuesday, and found out we are having a baby GIRL!! So exciting. She weighed 14oz already...which is a bit above average, but only in the 70 percentile...doc says she's not THAT over weight. I am 5'2 and started out before I got pregnant weighing about 113-115lbs. I weighed in yesterday at 132!! Almost 20 lbs already?! I guess its normal, considering I'm popping out like crazy! She kicks me all the time...its the best feeling in the world :) I'm so in love with my little girl already!

i'm 21 weeks and a first time mom. did everyone sign up for birthing classes? how did you decide where to go and when should i sign up!?

im 21 weeks and not really showing..is that normal??

@ Miss Dani_Elle im 21 wks today my bellys really tiny too, and on top of that i have everyone and there mother telling me so! My uterus and baby both measure to right where they should be for 21 weeks. i though am actually 7 lbs under my "goal" weight says my doc. Dont stress it our babys our healthy and growing just right were just tiny :)

I'm 21 weeks, haven't gained a pound, no stretch marks, BUT I can feel him move all the time. I can tell he's big and feel the weight change in him. He's pretty low most of the time. He's my fighter, hates ultrasounds and has kicked and punched at the wand being pushed into my tummy. We read to him and he seems to like it, can feel him push up like he's trying to listen better. He's also a big fan of me going for walks and being outside. The bigger he gets the more I feel and he's got quite the personality already. Can't wait to hold him, we're so excited!

I've been getting dizzy and lightheaded in the shower lately. It was pretty bad today. Almost passed out. Thought it might have something to do with blood pressure. This only happens in the shower. Any thoughts or advice??? Thank you.

I think I am feeling my baby kick. When will I feel it and know I'm feeling her?

I am 21 weeks pregnant and I have had this horrible pain in my right lower abdominal area and then it moves to my mid back. The only way I am comfortable is to lie on my left side. I cannot lie on my back or right side... is anyone else having this sort of problem? I am told its probably my uterine muscles strectching but it feels like more than that.

I am 21 weeks going on 22 and I found out I am having a gir!!! I am very excited!!! I have a wonderful four year old boy and don't plan on having anymore so I am pleased to be able to raise a boy and a girl plus go shopping for all the beautiful girl stuff!!!!

I am so itchy and dry, and do not remember this with my two boys. It is very clear when people say every pregnancy is idfferent.

I am 21 weeks and also have only gained 5 lbs everyone seems to think I should be showing more... The Dr. says everything is on track though so as long as my little man is okay thats all I care about. He kicks like crazy and hubby can feel him now!

I am 21 weeks and starting to feel my little Marc moving around a lot more now! Especially on my bladder! It totally freaked me out the first time I felt him doing a little dance on it lol. I knew it was him cuz I just went o the bathroom and to feel random little pulses on it was REALLY amazing, knowing it was him was both weird and cool at the same time. He's definitely gettin bigger in there!

nthornhi - I started out exactly the same as you pre-pregnancy (height, weight, even age!) and I too have already gained 15 lbs. All I read on these posts is comments about how no one is gaining more than 5 lbs! (which I personally think is a little odd) and it got me worried that I somehow was abnormal. Glad to hear there are others out there who are gaining some weight! I am trying to stick to the 25-35 lb "standard" but who knows what will happen at the rate I am going!

My daughter is 21 wks. pregnant with twin girls (her first) and I am planning a shower in Mid August, does anyone have any ideas? Thanks and may all be blessed with healthy babies!!

AGSkelton: the number one thing needed for breastfeeding is a boppy pillow! I didn't have one with my first child but bought one for my second and it made all the difference!

i still havent felt the baby move is everything ok?

I am 21 weeks and also have a small belly with a good size uterus. I can't believe there is a banana sized baby in there either! Baby is also only moving a little bit. When does the real constant kicking start?? lol

I m in the last week of my fifth month but i feel that my belly looks like i m full after a heavy meal! and my skinn is not really tight around it? when m i going to really show and have a melon shape belly?

at about week 18 or 19 i started feeling like there was a good amount of weight gathering in the middle of my body. I had to purchase a support band because walking for more than a few minutes would cause cramps.

This is my first pregnancy and i am so socked that i am showing so much already. I even feel like a penguin some times because i kind of waddle.

Just started to feel my baby girl kicking - so so strange but such a fabulous milestone! Had a few probs and wonder if anyone else has had their baby possibly diagnosed with VATER syndrome or a blocked Oshopagus? Many thanks any advice greatly appreciated as quite anxious about it until our next hosp appt !!

I'm also 21 weeks and have put on almost 20 lbs! I feel like this is a lot, but I am working out (I am a full-time phys ed teacher and part-time fitness instructor) and eating relatively healthy (definitely have my splurges of ice cream when I feel the need!). I am 5'2" and started out at 120 lbs, athletic built. People have been telling me that I look big, but I feel HUGE! I guess we're all built differently.

AGSkeleton- for breastfeeding a must is lanolin it relieves sore cracked nipples which are impossible to avoid! also a boppy! gosh idk what I would have done without one when I had my daughter. its a multi use pillow to use for breastfeeding, tummy time, and learning to sit up on their own. probably the most favorite thing I had with her. sleeper sacks also for those middle of the night diaper changes you dont want to snap every little button at 3am ill tell you that. its great to have the gowns! I also was a HUGE fan of swaddle wrap blankets. who wants to mess with trying to swaddle with a receiving blanket.

My baby boy has really been moving this week. I've even seen my tummy move! It makes me so happy when I feel him moving around. Up until now, I've been unsure if what I have been feeling is actually the baby. I've thought that the movements could be digestion, but now I'm sure that I'm feeling my little wiggly baby.

i FEEL like i'm huge, but i don't think i really am! i was walking behind another pregnant girl in Walmart the other day and one of the workers asked when she was due and she said December (that's my due date too!) but i guess i'm not as noticable, which is weird because i definitely feel way bigger. i was 98 lbs. before i got pregnant, so you can probably imagine that going from a tiny belly to one that sticks out is weird for me. but i'm definitely loving it. (:

Heavy is normal it is just gravity pullin your ab down and your back in... get ready for the back aches... the one thing I could not live without with my little ones are SWADDLE BLANKETS!!!!

I am 21 weeks and loving my belly! I finished my registry and can not wait for my baby shower. I am loving my banana! She is butt up and can see her when I lay on my back! I am going to breastfeed~

I'm 21 weeks and my baby girl Irelyn is due Dec. 18 2011 My problem is waking thru out the night because the side of my leg hurts. Don't know if Its because of the weight and/or laying on it the entire time of the night. I have tried sleeping with a pillow between the legs but that doesn't help. Any suggestions?

I'm 21 weeks and my baby girl Irelyn is due Dec. 18 2011 My problem is waking thru out the night because the side of my leg hurts. Don't know if Its because of the weight and/or laying on it the entire time of the night. I have tried sleeping with a pillow between the legs but that doesn't help. Any suggestions?

First, the Boppy is a wonderful invention, I don't know how I would have breastfed without it we are so lucky that something so simple was invented to make our lives easier. Second, Your pre-pregnancy weight determines a lot of factors during your pregnancy, for example: If you were a heavy person before you conceived it is likely you will not feel your baby kick as soon as a smaller framed woman would and also when it comes time to show I have found if you are heavier once you hit the 20 week mark you tend to look 'more pregnant' than your friend who was a stick figure pre-pregnancy. I only know this from experience, I am less heavy this time around than I was with my first and I am really much happier with my pregnany this time, I am 21 weeks and I can feel my baby kick and roll around and I can actually enjoy my belly a little more. Granted I am no skinny minnie I am still on the heavy side but I know now more of the personal importance of being at the wieght you want before you concieve, it makes for a better more enjoyable pregnancy all around. I also wanted to share with the Moms that ar milk making machines I just discovered an invention called milkies...You put them in your bra like a breast pad and it collects the milk you lose instead of that milk going to waste in a pad in a garbage some place, I thought it was a good idea because I can not tell you how much of my milk got wasted in breast pads when I was nursing.

im 20 weeks and still dnt feel my son kicking,should i be worried?

I'm 21 weeks today! I also get my first ultrasound at 2 oclock!!!!!! So excited.

for buying...burp pads are good, a nuk pacifier was a life saver for me and the baby, the nursing pads didn't help me much they get soaked too easy. A comfy nursing bra and nursing tops are handy. A light shawl to cover nursing baby for privacy, a one handed stroller, a stroller car seat thing so you can take the sleeping baby put the whole car seat on the stroller w/o waking it up.

I'm 21 weeks with my second pregnancy, twin boys, I was really small with my daughter till the very end and even now I feel like I'm growing quickly and I FINALLY look like all those other women with the early bumps, I also have only gained a few lbs but the doc doesnt seem concerned.

AGSkelton: I'm 21 weeks pregnant with my 3rd, and the the must haves for me are nipple cream, nursing pads, a good nursing bra, and a boppy.

neon2362@cableone.net: It's possible that your placenta is in front of your little girl and that is why you haven't felt her kick. So she is kicking your placenta, instead of your tummy. My daughter was the same way, and it took my awhile to feel her kick. But her heart beat was always good. So I wasn't worried.

i have gained 20 lbs so far...is that normal :(

Baby's heartbeat is getting stronger and can be heard using a good old-fashioned stethoscope. undermount kitchen sink

My belly has gotten a lot bigger in the past week and a half- and is also feeling heavy. I no longer sleep soundly at night- even with many pillows. But that's all normal. My little guy is just growing. ;) I've also had lower pelvic pains over the last month or more (this is my 1st baby). That's also normal- your pelvic girdle is widening and getting ready for the baby to enter this world. There are great articles on thebump.com and I highly recommend reading "What to Expect When You're Expecting". It's amazing how on-target they are with what pregnant women are going through and why.

OK MOMS TO BE.. IM NOW 21 WEEKS & I WENT TO MY OB THIS PAST MONTH AND HE SAID "THE BABY IS HEALTHY, BUT I MAY HAVE TO HAVE A C SECTION DUE TO PLACENTA PREVIA." IF MY CHILD IS HEALTHY & ALL THEN WHAT IS CAUSING THE "PLACENTA PREVIA"? IM ALSO A 1ST TIME MOM 2 BE SO THIS IS ALL KINDA CONFUSING. DOES A C SECTION HURT? ANYONE ELSE HAD A PLACENTA PREVIA? #KINDA SCARED

randa143 - Placenta Previa is when your placenta covers your cervix so the baby has no way out. That's why your doctor told you might need a C-Section. It's just that your placenta picked a bad place to attach. Sometimes it resolves itself before you give birth and the placenta moves aside...sometimes it doesn't. Sounds like your baby is doing great though which is all that really matters!

I am due Feb. 26th, My husband and I are large people, when I say that i don't mean fat, he is about 6'6 350, played football, and I'm fat now and am about 5'9, my husband was about almost 11 lbs when was born, so I have been really trying to watch my weight and I haven't gained just a few lbs less than 10, but I don't look pregnant either, I think that people think I have a beer belly! lol But I am mostly scared about a large baby..... any words of advice?

21 weeks and my little 'boy' / banana is moving. Just not moving as much as my girls use to. Sits real low by my bladder. Its amazing how different it feels to carry a gril rather then a boy.

@randa143 - I've had a c-section & while it was emergency, it's not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Ask your dr & make sure your dr is thorough when explaining what happens. It'll be bright & possibly cold in the room (this is one of the few major surgeries people are allowed to be awake for!), they *may* put you under shortly after baby's out (for stitching you up, etc.) The biggest issues post-c is gas pressure/pain, difficult with BM's, & abdominal pain (your abs are separated to access your uterus & baby, not cut). Laughter, I found, was the best medicine & had me up in "no time" post-c with my son. Good luck!

Hi AGSkelton, The most helpful thing I purschased for my son was a thermos. I used it to hold warm water to mix formula with. If your breastfeeding it would be great to have the water on hand to warm breast milk. There is no time for running around in search of things like that when you have a crying baby ready to be fed. Hope it helps!

@AGSkelton...for breastfeeding, my favorite tool was "My Breast Friend" pillow. It really helped me position my baby correctly and made BFing sooooo much easier. As far as a non-BFing tool, I really liked the swadling blankets that velcro shut. My baby would not stay in a plain old receiving blanket and these were a life saver...and sleep sacks, they are the best since we aren't supposed to use blankets. You don't need as much as the store will tell you that you need. Keep it simple. Good luck & have fun registering!

I am very small too my belly isn't that big either so don't get to concerned about it. My biggest problem I am having at 21 weeks is trying to find a good doctor I am getting medical assistance and I live in Maryland if anyone has any suggestion feel free to let me know. I am 24 years old this is my first baby I am type 1 Diabetic and I have Herpes Simplex Virus 1 so it's hard to find a doctor who won't prejudge and offer things as medical advice that are more of a personal opinion than actual medical advice. Any help would be much appreciated.

I am very small too my belly isn't that big either so don't get to concerned about it. My biggest problem I am having at 21 weeks is trying to find a good doctor I am getting medical assistance and I live in Maryland if anyone has any suggestion feel free to let me know. I am 24 years old this is my first baby I am type 1 Diabetic and I have Herpes Simplex Virus 1 so it's hard to find a doctor who won't prejudge and offer things as medical advice that are more of a personal opinion than actual medical advice. Any help would be much appreciated.

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Any suggestions for helping my hurting hips? Does a pillow b/t your legs @ night help with the hips, back, etc??

It funny cause being at 5 months with this pregnancy and being 5 months with my first are total opposites.I was really small with my first. Everyone kept telling me I should be bigger and I should eat more but I never listened to them cause my doctor said I was fine and the baby was perfect weight. I was all baby and I am a small person anyways. My first was a girl and now this one I am having a boy and the size I am now was the size I was at like 7 months pregnant with my first so I feel huge lol. I grew so much more this past week I noticed. And I know I am going to be all baby with this one also. I know my son will be bigger when born then my daughter was so I kind of expect to be bigger then my last.

@kristena2323 Don't feel bad cause I still have a hard time eating and deal with nausea and sometimes once in a great while vomiting. I take Zofran once in awhile to help with the nausea. Somedays my stomach is ok and most of the time I have issues. I was in the ER 4 times throughout this pregnancy cause of dehydration. Could'nt help it. I tried alot of things to help the nausea and not really anything worked. I have gotten better has time is going on and I am getting farther in the pregnancy but it is still not completely gone. It happens at times to pregnant women. Frustrating but I guess we have to deal. Won't last forever that is for sure.

I too am 21 weeks pregnant today! As a gift, my baby decided to give a kick/punch/elbow for the first time. It's an incredible feeling. My husband happened to be sitting around to feel it too and had the most proceless look on his face. This truly is an amazing experience. I've been reading a lot of posts and to those of you who have not felt anything yet, just wait! Many of my girlfiends have said that I'm experiencing a lot very early. Most of them said that it wasn't until at least 6 months until they felt something. I'm also experiencing the little pains in the abdomen and an extremely itchy belly. My Dr. says these things are all normal as your body is going through a lot of changes. Hang in there ladies!