The picture is me at 35 weeks along. As of today I am 36 weeks! From what I understand, I may not get much larger from this point on (this is a VERY good thing) even though Micah is gaining 1/2 a pound ish every week.How big is your baby?
Your baby has grown to be between 16 and 19 inches long and weighs 5 3/4 to 6 3/4 pounds. (If the ultrasound lady was right, then Micah should be almost 7 pounds at this point.... however the weight estimates are notorious for being way off :P)
What is happening with your baby?
The fine downy hair, lanugo, that has covered you baby's skin is beginning to disappear, along with the vernix caseosa. Vernix caseosa is the thick, creamy substance that has protected your baby's skin while he has been submerged in amniotic fluid.
Your baby should be in the head down position, but do not panic if he has yet to attain this position. If by next week he is still not head down, then your health care provider may suggest trying external cephalic version. (Micah has been head down for 4 weeks now... he's a good kid :)
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