It seems impossible that we're already at the 30 week mark. Here's a few things babycenter.com has to say about this week:
Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and he weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him, but that volume will decrease as he gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. His eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after he's born, he'll keep his eyes closed for a good part of the day. When he does open them, he'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means he can only make out objects a few inches from his face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)
You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping.
(Anne adds - this is definitely true on both counts!)
Remember those mood swings you had earlier in pregnancy? The combination of uncomfortable symptoms and hormonal changes can result in a return of those emotional ups and downs.
(Anne adds - true as well... thanks to Troy for putting up with my occasional outpourings of emotion!)
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