Total weight gain/loss: +7/-23
Size of the baby: A Stalk of Swiss Chard. Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel {Allen is measuring 7lbs 1oz right now}. Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long. But don't be surprised if your baby's hair isn't the same color as yours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz.
Your baby is now considered "full term," even though your due date is three weeks away. If you go into labor now, his lungs will likely be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb. Some babies need a bit more time, though. So if you're planning to have a repeat c-section, for example, your practitioner will schedule it for no earlier than 39 weeks unless there's a medical reason to intervene earlier.
Sex: Boy!
Maternity clothes: Of course!Sleep: Its getting a little better, but I am still tossing and turning.
Movement: All the time. He may not have any room in there but he tends to make room, even if it hurts me.
Food cravings: Milk, Cereal, Ice Cold Cherry Pepsi, Ice Tea, Chicken Wraps..
Food aversions: Nothing really...
Morning sickness: I have been getting waves of nausea, but thank goodness I haven't had to throw up!
Symptoms: My hips and lower back feel like they are going to break, Nasty Headaches, Waves of Nausea, So tired....
Labor signs: Lots of braxton hicks and contractions... They are really starting to hurt :( Allen has also dropped, so I have been getting sharp pains down there...
What I miss: Being able to sleep through the night and sleeping on my belly...
What I'm looking forward to: Having Allen!! He can literally come any day! Also my 37 week appt on thursday!
Milestones: Having a healthy baby boy!
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