Week 34

3 weeks till full term! I can't believe I am almost there!!!! I was looking at some pictures from Jason and I's trip to Fiji in March, and can't believe how big I have gotten! When I saw the pictures, I kind of missed having a waist... Or a small one at least:-) Though, this little boy is totally worth not having a waist for a while!!

About baby boy this week:

Baby Nations is now about 18 inches long, and weighs about 4.75 lbs, the weight of a cantaloupe! 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. I was reading that a baby with no other health issues other than being born early would be just fine being born between weeks 34 - 37, other than possibly having a very short stay in the hospital. That is good to hear!

About me this week:

I am hurting! I have always carried this little guy pretty low, but now he is constantly putting a ton of pressure on my pelvis, causing a lot of pain. My back and hips are also hurting from sitting in front of a computer all day, and I REALLY can't wait to go out on maternity leave and relax!!! 3 weeks from today is my last day, assuming my doctor doesn't induce me early!! I can't wait:-) Standing for long periods of time is also really hard on me now. I am going to go see Roller Derby this weekend, and unfortunately it is standing only- I wonder how that is going to work out:-/