28 Weeks – 7 Months – 3rd Trimester

How your baby’s growing:

At seven months of pregnancy, your baby weighs more than 2 pounds and looks more like a newborn. His body is well formed. Fingernails are starting to cover his fingertips. Starting about now, your baby can partially open his eyes and will turn his head toward the source of any continuous bright light. His fingernails are budding, and his fat layers are beginning to form as he gets ready for life outside the womb.

How your life is changing:

Moms, this is the home stretch. This week you start your third trimester. Most women gain an average of 11 pounds during this trimester and start visiting their doctors every two weeks. At 36 weeks you’ll switch to weekly visits. You’re probably vacillating between two feelings: “I’ve been pregnant forever” and “Help, I’m not ready yet.” Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Meet up with other third-trimester moms in our chat rooms.