Little Baby C {LbC} Pregnancy: Inch by Inch from 4 to 40 {weeks}
Trimester: 3
How far along: 34 weeks
Size of baby: little over 4.75 pounds and 18 inches long (size of a cantoloupe)
What is going on with baby: He is continuing to gain fat, his central nervous system and lungs are maturing.
Total weight gain: +14
Wedding Rings: Both still fit
Feet: I can still see them! I do have to turn my head just right though!
Belly Button: OUT. I want to say half in/half out, but I would be in denial. =)
Stretch Marks: Not that I can tell.
Linea Negra: Not yet.
Maternity clothes: YES!
Food cravings: Nothing in particular. I crave food and it depends on my mood what sounds good.
Labor Signs: Pressure.
Sleep: Pretty good.
Best Moment This Week: Finishing the bumper! The bedding looks really good! It is far from perfect, but I am happy with how it turned out. Also, my doctor's appointment went perfectly! Everything still looks good and on schedule.
Looking Forward To: Packing his hospital bag and putting final touches on your room.
My Prayer This Week:
Dear Lord,
Please bless my baby with wisdom and a strong, sound mind. Let him be healthy and whole (with 10 fingers and 10 toes, and no abnormalities). Help him to grow close to You and trust in You as Savior. Help him to become a righteous man who wants to serve You and serve others ahead of himself.
Lord, give me peace this week. It's getting closer and I'm just weeks away from delivering. Please take away any anxious feelings I may have, any fear or doubt and fill me with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Thank you Jesus for hearing and answering my prayers. Amen.
Little Baby C {LbC} Pregnancy: Inch by Inch from 4 to 40 {weeks}
Trimester: 3
How far along: 35 weeks
Size of baby: little over 5.25 pounds and over 18 inches long (size of a honeydew melon)
What is going on with baby: His kidneys are fully developed and his liver is functioning more and more. The majority of his physical development is complete.
Total weight gain: +15
Wedding Rings: Both still fit
Feet: I can still see them! I do have to turn my head just right though!
Belly Button: OUT
Stretch Marks: Not that I can tell.
Linea Negra: Not yet.
Maternity clothes: YES!
Food cravings: Mozzarella cheese on French bead… I haven’t indulged yet, but it has been sounding so good!
Labor Signs: Pressure, a few leg cramps, etc.
Sleep: Pretty good.
Best Moment This Week: Seeing Finley become more excited about her baby brother. She still doesn’t understand completely, but she ran into his room the other morning and said “Hi, baby brother!!!!” and it melted my heart.
Looking Forward To: Decorating the room. Devin is using it as a paint shop right now to finish painting the closet doors so I’m pretty excited for the paint shop to go away and for us to put things on the wall!
My Prayer This Week:
Dear Lord Jesus, I thank You for my baby, and that I’ve made it this far in my pregnancy. Jesus, I pray that You will bless me with joy and gladness as I prepare for LbC’s birth. Help me remember what I’ve learned in past birth classes and what I’ve read. Help me remember the Scriptures that apply to this situation. Make your Word a living testament in my life and the life of my baby. Bless Devin, too, and help him to be the strong support that our family needs. For Finley, bless her with Your love, peace, security, and joy as these changes are about to occur. Help me get through these last weeks with a minimal amount of discomfort. Help me sleep through the night in peace. Strengthen me in preparation for the wonderful event of our baby's birth. Give me a quick and manageable delivery, and help this baby to be healthy and perfect in every way. In Jesus' wonderful name I pray. Amen.
