34 Weeks ~

34 weeks done and 6 left! It seems like just yesterday we found out we're expecting.

Symptoms: Major heartburn, frequent peeing, hungry more often but for small meals, super tired but can't sleep, starting to nest again, back/hip/rib pain

Cravings: Pineapples

Left to do: Finish nursery, pack bags for hospital

8th Month
Baby’s senses are continuing to improve -- when light peeks in through your (extremely) stretched belly, those tiny eyelids and irises blink and dilate. And, baby can now recognize and react to simple songs… time to start practicing your lullabies! Growth (at least inside your womb) is starting to slow, and you may notice baby descend into your pelvis at the end of this month.

Thirty four weeks


* Your baby acts completely like a newborn, with her eyes opened when awake and closed when sleeping. You may also find her settling into more of a routine for sleeping & awake times.
* She has learned to blink. She can also see more clearly when there is a bright light on your stomach and probably has the outline of all your organs memorized!
* Antibodies from your blood are being transferred to her. These immunities continue to build until birth. Then breast milk will add even more protection against disease.
* Your baby may have already turned to a head-down position in preparation for birth. If she is your first baby, he may be settling into the pelvis with his head pressing against your cervix.
* Fingernails have reached the end of the fingertips now. She may scratch her face even before she is born!
* Your little one's length is about 17.7 inches (45cm) and weight is 4.7 pounds (2146 g) about the size of a cantalope.

Your baby has bulked up like the average cantaloupe -- to about 4 3/4 pounds. (Length: almost 18 inches, head to heel.)