36 Weeks Pregnant

How far along? 8 months pregnant.

How Big is Baby at 36 Weeks? Baby is as big as a pineapple. Baby measures about 18.2 inches from head to heel. From here on out, she won't get much longer, but will keep plumping up. Your 35-week fetus now weighs about 5.3 pounds, and will put on a pound or more of baby fat before you meet him or her.

Total weight gain/loss? 2 pounds

Belly Size- 35 inches

Baby's Heartbeat: 135

Pregnancy Symptoms: Having to go to the bathroom more often and swollen ankles.

New for baby this week: At 36 weeks pregnant, baby's liver and kidneys are in working order. Circulation and immune systems are basically good to go. Now, baby is getting closer and closer to being able to breathe on his or her own. Plus, your 36-week fetus’s skin is getting smooth and soft, and his or her gums are rigid.

Miss anything: Sleeping on my back

Food cravings: Nothing really

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Have you started to how yet: Yes.

Gender: Girl

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Pretty even kill this week.

Looking forward to: Getting everything ready for Alexandra.