34 Weeks!

Well, here we are, 34 weeks!! It's hard to believe in less than 6 weeks, we will have a new baby boy living with us. Deona's getting bigger and claims this pregnancy feels very different (at this point in her pregnancy) than with Everett. She's sore, walking slow and is starting to feel her pelvic bones spread. I have a sneaky suspicion we're delivering early, like 3 weeks early. YIKES! In preparation, I've been nesting :o)

• Baby linens washed and put away
  
• Baby clothes washed and hung/put in drawers


• Bottles washed, sterilized and placed in cupboards


• Carseats cleaned/washed and installed

Though there's quite a bit left to do, I'm feeling we're right on schedule. Speaking of "quite a bit left to do".... Poor Deona is working like a mad woman to get herself organized before maternity leave. In addition to her regular job of teaching Spanish, she's been working extra hours preparing for a substitute teacher, meeting yearbook deadines (yes, she's also her school's yearbook sponsor), all while managing homework at night. We're crossing our fingers baby cooperates and lets Mama complete this course as she has 3 weeks left in this class. She's so close to having her Masters Degree....only 2 more classes. I'm sooo proud of you Deona!!

Here's what's going on with our bambino....
According to Babycenter, our baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is almost 18 inches long. His fat layers — which will help regulate his body temperature once he's born — are filling him out, making him rounder. His skin is also smoother than ever. His central nervous system is maturing and his lungs are continuing to mature as well. Babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.