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Friday, April 24, 2009

37 Weeks

37 weeks down, 3 weeks left! (I'm hoping for less!!) She's full term now! Woohoo!! Now you can come anytime Claire! Mommy and daddy are anxiously awaiting to meet you!!!

Symptoms: Contractions off and on, nothing regular though, come on get regular!! Nesting
Still having all the typical/normal pre/early labor symptoms too

Cravings:Pineapples

Thirty-seven weeks
* She is official full term now but can still benefit from extra days in the womb.
* Your baby continues to practice breathing movements. Isn't it amazing how she can breathe "under water?"
* Grasp is firm now. It won't be long until you'll feel that strong little fist confidently grasping your finger (or tightly clenching your hair)!
* A few weeks ago, your baby would move her eyes toward light. Now she turns towards light outside the uterus.
* " As the uterine wall stretches and thins allowing more light to permeate, she develops definite daily activity cycles. You will want to be sure to establish good patterns yourself at this time, thus encouraging them in your child. Ever heard of a baby getting her days/nights mixed up? Now's the time to try to avoid that!
* This week, the average size is about 6.3 pounds (2859gm) now and 19.1 inches (48.6cm) length. (average size about the size of a Swiss Chard)

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