Week 38 Baby Updates!

Only 9 days to go to c-section time!! We're very excited!!

Your baby probably weighs just over 7 pounds (3250g) by now and measures about 14.4 inches (36cm) from crown to rump and has a total length of about 21.5 inches (48cm).

Your baby's lungs are the last part to develop before birth. Once the lungs are developed, your baby is ready for life outside the womb.

By now your baby has almost run out of space to move in your uterus.

Your baby has shed most of his lanugo, though he may still have some on his shoulders and in the creases of his body.

His toenails reach the end of his toes.

The umbilical cord, which still is supplying your baby with nutrition as he gains more weight, may be knotted or wrapped around him.

Some of your antibodies have crossed the placental barrier and give your baby's immune system a boost to get him started until his is fully functioning.

Your baby could be born any day now!

Week 37 Updates!

Well, we are OFFICIALLY considered full term now... If Christian comes anytime between now and his due date, he is no longer considered "pre-term"!! I am definitely feeling the effects of being full term---I'm tired and sore pretty much all the time! :) haha Hopefully this little guy will be showing up before too much longer! In any case, it's December FINALLY, and we're in the homestretch now! :) Here's a pic from several weeks ago:

Your Baby This Coming Week
On average, at this time, a baby weighs about 6.8 pounds (3100g) and measures about 14 inches (35cm) from crown to rump and 21 inches (47cm) total in length.
Your baby is still growing and gaining weight. Your baby may gain as much as 1 ounce (28g) a day at this point.

37w0d-37w6d - It’s the calm before the storm. Changes in your baby's weight have leveled off with only a few ounces of fat added this week. At this point your baby should weigh in at around 7 lbs and 20 inches (with boys somewhat heavier and longer than girls). Happily, as far as internal organs go, they are now developed enough to function in the outside world although the oh-so-important immune system is still developing and will continue to do so after birth. With a large boost of antibodies provided by breast milk when nursing begins. Fighting infection and staying healthy should be well within their physical capacity when your little fighter is born.