*How big is baby?: 19-22 inches, 6-9 pounds
*Sleep?: Wish I could take advantage of it but it's hard to sleep
*Stretchmarks?: Ugh
*Movement?: He's a rockstar!
*Food cravings?: Not really
*Labor signs?: Some BH contractions but nothing special
*Belly button in or out?: In for good it seems.
*What I miss: My brain!
*What I'm looking forward to: I WILL have my baby early next week one way or another!
*Milestone: This is my last update without baby!!!
How Big Is Jude This Week?
How your baby's growing:
A bit over 20 inches long, your baby has continued to grow and may now weigh almost 8 pounds. As cozy as he is, your baby can't stay inside you forever. For your baby's safety, your practitioner will talk with you about inducing labor if your baby isn't born in the next week — earlier if there are any problems. Most practitioners won't let you wait more than two weeks past your due date to give birth because it puts you and your baby at increased risk for complications. About 5 to 6 percent of women have prolonged pregnancies that extend three or more weeks beyond their estimated due dates. Babies born at 42 weeks and beyond can have dry parchment-like skin and are often overweight. Waiting that long to deliver also increases your chance of developing an infection in your uterus that could be dangerous for your baby or of having a stillbirth. What's more, your labor is more likely to be prolonged or stalled, both you and your baby have an increased risk of injury during a vaginal delivery, and you double your chances of needing a c-section.How Big Is Mommy This Week?
I didn't take a picture but the next picture you'll see is me in the hospital!!!
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