Eversmashing

Baby and I had the first of our once-a-week appointments today!  Now marks the point where Baby's lungs are developed enough that s/he could be born and be perfectly fine and healthy without any stay in a newborn intensive care unit!  Yay!  With that mile marker out of the way, I feel like the "counting down the days" has finished, and the "sitting around and waiting" has begun!

Baby has had a busy week of growing and putting on weight.  By the end of this week, Baby will be almost six pounds, and around 18.5 inches long.  S/He has also been spending a lot of time exercising and trying out his/her limbs... on his/her own terms, of course.  There are times when I can tickle him/her awake, and bring on those cute little wiggles and movements, and other times when Baby seems to just kind of say, "Go away, Mom... I'm still sleeping!"  On the other hand, when s/he is awake, Baby has been spending time playing his/her new favorite game... doing "the wave" across the top of my belly with his/her feet!  It's weird seeing my whole belly move while I'm sitting perfectly still!  Kicks, nudges, and wiggles are still lots of fun, too, and seem particularly common when I've been sitting for a long time in one position (like in church, or Bible study).

As for me, I've been feeling really well, and am very grateful for that!  I feel quite off-balance (particularly when getting up from couches, out of my car, or out of bed),  I think that Baby must have dropped down at least some, since I haven't had a foot in my rib nearly as often this week and have not been getting heartburn as often, either.

So... we'll keep you updated on our waiting... don't hold your breaths, though -- it could very well be another 5 or 6 weeks before Baby's arrival!

Baby & I at 35.5 weeks