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Monday, April 8, 2013

Baby Boy: Full Term!


How far along? 37 weeks 
Sleep? A little bit better than last week but still nothing to brag about.
Best Recent Moment? "Moving Day!" Austin is in his new room and Aubrey is ready to welcome her baby brother to their new room.
Miss Anything? Being able to get out of my chair quickly. 
Movement? I can tell he's running out of room in there, but he's not he's not slowing down.
Size of the Baby? "Your baby is now considered full term, even though your due date is still three weeks away. If you go into labor now, his lungs will likely be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb. He weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long."
Food Cravings? Not really - I've noticed that I get full really fast these days.
Labor Signs? Nothing measurable. Lots of pain from my belly button to my knees if I overdo it. (moving day would be an example)
Weight Gain? Around 40 lbs
Belly Button In or Out? Still in 
Wedding Rings On or Off? Wedding ring is still on. 
Mood? Even more excited! 
Looking Forward To? Finishing up the bedrooms - organizing, decorating, etc.
36 Week Appointment: BP was back to normal and I didn't gain any weight in the past week. I'm still between a 1 - 2, but this time she couldn't even feel his head -- and trust me when I say she gave it her all to poke at his little head. A quick external exam of my belly reassured her that he is head down but not far enough to mean that labor and delivery will be happening anytime soon. She also thinks he'll be "much smaller" than Austin and Aubrey -- but I will believe that when I see it. The doctor deliverying Aubrey said she wouldn't be much bigger than 7lbs. About 5 minutes later out popped my 8lbs 7oz baby girl!
Next Appointment: April 15 @ 38 weeks
Name: I think his first name is finalized. Austin is still set on DJ Lance.

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