By now, you could weigh around 5 3/4 to 6 lbs....well above what BabyCenter predicts due to your ultrasound prediction earlier! You should also be around 18 inches long! Mommy feels you kicking up under her ribs! Your fat layers — which will help regulate your body temperature once you are born — are filling out, making you rounder! I predict you will be born with chubby cheeks, like your sister! Your skin is also smoother than ever with a coating of vernix on it. Your central nervous system is maturing and your lungs are continuing to mature as well. Mommy has been nervous about preterm labor, since she has soooo many timeable braxton hicks contractions ....I am sure she will be happy to know that 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. This is refreshing news to hear if you decide to come early...let's hope not! Only 3 weeks away from full term and 6 weeks away from your EDD! The OB is willing to induce at 39 weeks and maybe even 38 weeks since you are a large baby!!! YAY! Love you!
Here are the stats at the 34 week NST weekly visit:
Blood pressure- normal :-)
Some protein in urine :-/
Weight gain varies between 17- 18 lbs so far due to water retention and time of day! :-)
Pitting edema :-(
Backache with Braxton Hicks contractions :-(
Baby's heartbeat averaged 140s. :-)
Fundus measured spot on at 34 weeks! :-)
NST- reactive! :-)
Caitlin told them that she was having regular Braxton Hicks contractions. Some are timbale and more than 4 per hour but fizzle out after plenty of water. His goal is 36 weeks ....if she goes into labor then he won't stop it....anything before 36 weeks he will try to stop if it is healthier for the baby and Mommy is not compromised. Of course the goal is to reach full term at 37 weeks and then hopefully the 38/39 induction mark!
Some protein in urine :-/
Weight gain varies between 17- 18 lbs so far due to water retention and time of day! :-)
Pitting edema :-(
Backache with Braxton Hicks contractions :-(
Baby's heartbeat averaged 140s. :-)
Fundus measured spot on at 34 weeks! :-)
NST- reactive! :-)
Caitlin told them that she was having regular Braxton Hicks contractions. Some are timbale and more than 4 per hour but fizzle out after plenty of water. His goal is 36 weeks ....if she goes into labor then he won't stop it....anything before 36 weeks he will try to stop if it is healthier for the baby and Mommy is not compromised. Of course the goal is to reach full term at 37 weeks and then hopefully the 38/39 induction mark!
Love,
Mimi
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