34 Weeks

The baby now weighs more than 4.7 pounds and is 18 inches from head to toe. The baby is filling pout and getting rounder - the fat layers are needed to regulate body temperature after the baby is born. Now is a good time to start talking to the baby, if we already haven't (we have) as hearing is now fully developed. Don't feel ridiculous if you're already chatting in baby talk, some evidence shows that newborns pay closer attention to higher pitched tones.

If you're nervous about going into premature labour, you'll be happy to know that 99% of babies born at 35 weeks can survive outside the womb, most have no major problems. Although the baby's central nervous system is still maturing, her lungs are nearly developed by now.

Many women start to notice a tingling sensations or numbness in the pelvic region or pain nas they walk. This may be caused by the pelvic joints loosening, to get ready for labour.


I had my OB appointment today, and all is looking great! The baby is head down, which is good news for a natural labour :D The heartbeat was 154bpm, which is a very healthy number, I'm measuring perfectly and we're right on track!

Madison was over the other day, and she finally felt the baby move! She was getting jealous that everyone else had felt the baby moving, and the look on her face was priceless!

I've got most of the things I need to pack my hospital bag - I went to Walmart to buy some nighties, they say you're more comfortable in your ow clothes, although I can't imagine being too comfortable at all! What I need now are just things for the baby, and some last minute packing things, like snack foods and what not.

2 more weeks until my next appointment - then we're on to the once a week appointments!