35 Weeks

Sorry for the delay in updating, I've had a killer migraine this past week and unfortunately, haven't been able to take anything for it :-( Here is the 35 week update, and I will hopefully post again after my doctor's appointment today...

At about 20 inches and five and a half pounds, most of your baby's growth over the next month before you meet will be in weight (with a gain of anywhere from one pound to several), not height (baby's pretty much reached the in utero limit in that department). Accordingly, fat continues to accumulate at a rapid pace these days (on baby, not just on your hips).

His elbow, foot or head may protrude from your stomach when he stretches and squirms about. Soon, as the wall of your uterus and your abdomen stretch thinner and let in more light, your baby will begin to develop daily activity cycles. This week, your little one is now sporting fingernails and has a fully developed pair of kidneys.

~ Most babies born now will survive and without many long-term problems.
~ Fat accumulations plumps up the arms and legs this week. These layers of fat will help him regulate his body temperature. They also provide those cute little dimples on elbows and knees!
~ His hearing is fully developed.
~ Your baby's brain power is continuing to grow at an amazing pace.
~ It's getting crowded! Your baby is now taking up most of the uterus (which has expanded to a thousand times its original size) and you may even feel like your chest has run out of room! Soon enough though, baby will move down and you'll be able to breathe easily again (just not walk so easily! Ha!).