38 Weeks

How far along: 38 Weeks!  Wow....seriously so close!

Gender: Girl!       (hopefully still a girl)                                                                   

Weight gain: actually lost 2 pounds since last time, no clue!

Stretch marks: Always

Belly button: In

Sleep: Ok so far, just the usual

Best moment of the week: Last week at the appointment we heard her heartbeat again!  Love it!  And Dr. Beck told us we can get an ultrasound this week!

Worst moment of the week: Nothing bad :)

Miss anything: Not really!

Movement: Oh ya!! It's so fun!

Cravings: Nope

Queasy or sick: Not yet

Looking forward to: Our next appointment, we are weekly now!  Going to get an ultrasound and can't wait to see her again!  It's been too long since we have seen her!  She was also head down and really low!  So hopefully some progress starts happening.  I know we have 2 weeks left, but we are so ready!  Also, 2 weeks left, just can't believe it!  We are ready for you baby girl!

 

 

Your baby's the size of a pumpkin!

Baby is about 18.9 to 20.9 inches long and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. Her head is now about the same circumference as her abdomen.

 

 

 

your baby at 38 weeks

• She may have about an inch or so of hair already.
• She's slowly shedding that white goo on her skin (called vernix caseosa) but you might see some of it at birth.

 

 

Week 37!

How far along: 37 Weeks...we are officially full term!

Gender: Girl!       (hopefully still a girl)                                                                   

Weight gain: Find out tomorrow at our next appointment

Stretch marks: Always

Belly button: In

Sleep: Ok so far, just the usual

Best moment of the week: Everything is ready to go for her arrival.  We are ready!

Worst moment of the week: Nothing bad :)

Miss anything: More sleep, but I get enough

Movement: Oh ya!! It's so fun!

Cravings: Nope

Queasy or sick: Not yet

Looking forward to: Our appointment is tomorrow!  Can't wait to see if we have progressed at all.




Your baby's the size of a winter melon!

Yay! Baby has reached full term. He likely measures around 18.9 to 20.9 inches and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. He's gaining about 1/2 ounce each day

 

your baby at 37 weeks

• He's practicing some skills: inhaling, exhaling, sucking, gripping and blinking.
• He's getting his first sticky poop (called meconium) ready for his first diaper.

 

36 Weeks!

How far along: 36 Weeks...one more month!

Gender: Girl!       (hopefully still a girl)                                                                   

Weight gain: a lot more, I eat all the time now! I can't keep full!

Stretch marks: Always

Belly button: In

Sleep: Ok so far, just the usual

Best moment of the week: Had our doctor's appointment and everything is on track!  Also, got her crib delivered!  Uncle Corey made it!

Worst moment of the week: Nothing bad :)

Miss anything: More sleep, but I get enough

Movement: Oh ya!! It's so fun!

Cravings: Nope

Queasy or sick: Not yet

Looking forward to: Next appointment ...two weeks!  Can't believe it could happen at any time now!

Your baby's the size of a honeydew!

She's still in the 17.2- to 18.7-inch and 4.2- to 5.8-pound range and continues to beef up.

your baby at 36 weeks

• She's getting closer and closer to being able to breathe on her own.
• Her skin is getting smooth and soft and her gums are rigid.
• Her liver and kidneys are in working order.
• Circulation and immune systems are basically good to go, too.

35 Weeks!

How far along: 35 Weeks

Gender: Girl!       (hopefully still a girl)                                                                   

Weight gain: a lot more, I eat all the time now! I can't keep full!

Stretch marks: Always

Belly button: In

Sleep: Ok so far, just the usual

Best moment of the week: Getting things all ready for the baby!  Got almost everything bought now!  Chelsey loves Bailey already.  She wants to tickle her (my belly all the time); give hugs and sometimes kiss the belly :)

Worst moment of the week: Nothing bad :)

Miss anything: More sleep, but I get enough

Movement: Oh ya!! It's so fun!

Cravings: Nope

Queasy or sick: Not yet

Looking forward to: Our next appointment is this week! yay!



Your baby's the size of a coconut!

He's about 17.2 to 18.7 inches. From here on out, he won't get much longer, but he's plumping up. He's now about 4.2 to 5.8 pounds, and he'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth.

 

 

your baby at 35 weeks

• Now, his hearing is fully developed, and he responds best to high-pitched noises.
• If it's a boy, his testes have probably fully descended.

 

34 Weeks!

How far along: 34 Weeks

Gender: Girl!                                                                          

Weight gain: a lot more, I eat all the time now! I can't keep full!

Stretch marks: Always

Belly button: In

Sleep: Ok so far, just the usual

Best moment of the week: Starting to get the room ready!  Clothes, blankies, burp cloths, and things are washed and ready!  Let the nesting begin!

Worst moment of the week: Nothing bad :)

Miss anything: More sleep, but I get enough

Movement: Oh ya!! It's so fun!

Cravings: Nope

Queasy or sick: Not yet

Looking forward to: Our next appointment is in a week!

 

 

 

 

Your baby's the size of a butternut squash!

At less than two months to go, he weighs in at about 4.2 pounds to 5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches.

 

your baby at 34 weeks

• He's recognizing and reacting to simple songs, if you're singing them. (If you're not, start! He may find them soothing after birth.)
• He's also urinating about a pint a day.