How big is baby?: He was estimated at 7lbs. 3ozs. a week ago, so...
Weight Gain: I lost another pound, whoohoo! Holding steady between 28-30 pounds.
Appointment News: No new news. He didn't check for progress and otherwise everything's looking okay. The baby seems pretty content in there. My BP is creeping up, but not to a high level just enough to make him watch it closely.
Maternity Clothes: Exclusively
Sleep: I slept 11 hours last night. It was bliss.
Best Moment This Week: Uhhh...?
Movement: He's getting lazy.
Gender: Boy!!
Labor Signs: Contractions come and go. I haven't had too many painful ones, but there have been a couple.
Belly Button in or out: In and not going anywhere
What I miss: Sleeping on my belly. :)
What I'm Looking Forward to: BABY TIME!
Weekly Wisdom: Try to enjoy the end of the pregnancy, even through the misery. This will be the last time it's just hubby and me for a LONG time.
Milestones: He's ready, baked, complete, done... let's get a move on!
What baby is up to and how you're feeling:
Your baby has really plumped up. She weighs about 6.8 pounds and she's over 19 1/2 inches long (like a leek). She has a firm grasp, which you'll soon be able to test when you hold her hand for the first time! Her organs have matured and are ready for life outside the womb.
Wondering what color your baby's eyes will be? You may not be able to tell right away. If she's born with brown eyes, they'll likely stay brown. If she's born with steel gray or dark blue eyes, they may stay gray or blue or turn green, hazel, or brown by the time she's 9 months old. That's because a child's irises (the colored part of the eye) may gain more pigment in the months after she's born, but they usually won't get "lighter" or more blue. (Green, hazel, and brown eyes have more pigment than gray or blue eyes.)
How your life's changing:
For many women, the next couple of weeks are a waiting game. Use this time to prepare your baby's nursery or to take care of necessary tasks you may not get around to for a while after your baby's born. Take naps, catch up on your reading, and spend uninterrupted time with your partner while you can.
Some swelling in your feet and ankles is normal during these last weeks, but call your practitioner without delay if you notice excessive or sudden swelling of your feet or ankles, more than slight swelling of your hands, any swelling in your face or puffiness around your eyes, or have a sudden weight gain. Also let her know immediately if have severe or persistent headaches; visual changes (such as double or blurred vision, seeing spots or flashing lights, light sensitivity, or a temporary loss of vision), intense upper abdominal pain or tenderness, or nausea and vomiting. These are symptoms of a serious condition called preeclampsia.
The bump:
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