I can't believe it's been a week since I updated! I have been very busy now that school has started and I started a new job this year!
We went to the last part of our "Baby Boot Camp" series tonight. We learned about feeding, diapering, taking care of umbilical cord, and a few other things. Both Jedd and I were so exhausted that all we could think about was getting home! We won't have another childbirth class until the 2nd weekend in September.
Audrey is now 33 weeks gestation!!! Only 7 more weeks until her due date! I can definitely feel how big and strong she is getting. We are anticipating her arrival every day!!
Some stuff about Audrey at 33 weeks:
- Amniotic fluid is at its highest level during your pregnancy.
- Your baby's head size has increased 3/8ths of an inch due to rapid brain growth.
- Neurons and synapses are developing in huge numbers -- forming connections in your baby's brain will give her the skills she needs to thrive as a newborn. This week, she may be able to coordinate sucking and swallowing with breathing.
- While most of her bones are hardening, her skull is quite pliable and not completely joined. The bones will be able to move slightly to make birthing easier.
- Your baby takes intermittent deep breaths -- of water! That's okay, though since she gets oxygen from the placenta. This breathing exercises muscles and encourages her lung cells to produce more surfactant (a protein essential for healthy lung development).
- Your infant is now 17.2 inches long and weighs 4.23 pound
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