It’s the calm before the storm. Changes in your baby's weight have leveled off with only a few ounces of fat added this week. At this point your baby should weigh in at around 6.5 plus lbs and 20 inches (with boys somewhat heavier and longer than girls). Happily, as far as internal organs go, they are now developed enough to function in the outside world although the oh-so-important immune system is still developing and will continue to do so after birth. With a large boost of antibodies provided by breast milk when nursing begins. Fighting infection and staying healthy should be well within their physical capacity when your little fighter is born.
Be patient: if labor doesn’t start this week, or next, keep in mind that only 4-5% of women actual deliver on their predicted due date. What’s more if this is your first pregnancy, you can expect to deliver closer to 40 weeks or shortly thereafter. With exactly 3 weeks to go, we are hoping for sooner rather than later!
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Hmmm only 3 weeks to go... funny ... that's when Joey decided to make an appearance!! One just never knows! After all THEY decide when they want to make their entrance!! :-)
Yay...only 20 more days to go [more or maybe even less ;-}]...sure would be nice to know when Baby plans to make his grand appearance so grandma can get her tickets locked in...guess only time will tell...so grow Noah for a little while more then you can come out & play
Baby Noah has communicated (through an elaborate series of kicks and punches somewhat resembling morse code) that he would like grandma to retire so she can come help mommy and play with him for as long as she wants :) Mommy will need all the help she can get :)
Sorry little dude...grandma has to keep working so she can come & visit & bring you lots & lots of toys & other fun stuff. I'm sure your Mommy will do just fine...just like all of the other first time mothers...we've all survived being first time babies for our mothers ;-}...(besides I don't think Grandpa would like Grandma to be gone that long).
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