First of all. HOLY COW. DO YOU SEE THE TICKER??? ONLY 41 DAYS LEFT. People, that's only a few days over a month!!! Whoa. Ok... regrouping... regrouping... not freaking out... not freaking out...HOLY COW. ONE MONTH.
Ok, I'm officially done freaking out ...until tomorrow. :)
Today officially begins our 34th week! So, here's the weekly scoop on everyone's favorite little guy:
Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. His fat layers — which will help regulate him body temperature once he's born — are filling him out, making him rounder. His skin is also smoother than ever. His central nervous system is maturing and his lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.
How your life's changing:
By this week, fatigue has probably set in again, though maybe not with the same coma-like intensity of your first trimester. Your tiredness is perfectly understandable, given the physical strain you're under and the restless nights of frequent pee breaks and tossing and turning, while trying to get comfortable. Now's the time to slow down and save up your energy for labor day (and beyond). If you've been sitting or lying down for a long time, don't jump up too quickly. Blood can pool in your feet and legs, causing a temporary drop in your blood pressure when you get up that can make you feel dizzy.
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I can't believe you only have a little over a month left! Hope you're still feeling OK. The nursery looks great. If you need anyone to talk you down from a much-deserved freak give me a call. Miss you!
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