Oh wait, I've checked the calendar five times today!
This week a new occurrence: frequent hiccups. No, not me, Baby. Because there is no air around him, when he practices breathing, it can cause amniotic fluid to get into his windpipe, resulting in those regularly spaced thumps that feels like a Mexican jumping bean.
Other news this week: The lanugo (an exotic word for soft, downy hair) that used to cover baby's body has mostly disappeared. The color of baby's skin is changing from a red-pink hue to a white or blue-pink color. These changes are due to the amount of fat the little guy is putting on.
The circumference of baby's head and abdomen are about the same size now. The placenta is lending antibodies that'll keep him strong and healthy after birth. At this point tyke is about 21 inches long and weighs about 7 pounds. That's just around the size of a large rabbit. What's up Doc? Reminds me of when Dad said he'd pay me $100 if I could catch one of the baby rabbits in Oconomowoc. Sweet deal... I cashed in, caught two. Yeah right! Baps, you too may have a memory you would like to share about Dad offering contest rewards.
This week a new occurrence: frequent hiccups. No, not me, Baby. Because there is no air around him, when he practices breathing, it can cause amniotic fluid to get into his windpipe, resulting in those regularly spaced thumps that feels like a Mexican jumping bean.
Other news this week: The lanugo (an exotic word for soft, downy hair) that used to cover baby's body has mostly disappeared. The color of baby's skin is changing from a red-pink hue to a white or blue-pink color. These changes are due to the amount of fat the little guy is putting on.
The circumference of baby's head and abdomen are about the same size now. The placenta is lending antibodies that'll keep him strong and healthy after birth. At this point tyke is about 21 inches long and weighs about 7 pounds. That's just around the size of a large rabbit. What's up Doc? Reminds me of when Dad said he'd pay me $100 if I could catch one of the baby rabbits in Oconomowoc. Sweet deal... I cashed in, caught two. Yeah right! Baps, you too may have a memory you would like to share about Dad offering contest rewards.
3 comments:
We are under a week until Baby's arrival! WOW! Hard to believe you started this blog 9 months ago! It flew by for me. But I know its a little different when you're off balance, have a foot jabbed in your rib, and continually operate on zero sleep! Not to mention, in deep anticipation of seeing your own little Baby who is made from you two. So, perhaps the time didn't fly so quickly for you!
Well, I am just waiting for the day I get THE CALL!
P.S. Are you thinking of a particular contest Dad challenged? He's done many doozies throughout the years!
Girls remember those contests may be resurrected for Timmy so don't mention too many of them. Less than a week, so incredible. I was talking to a Christian co-worker today who said he once heard it said the true test of parenting is how your children parent their children. Thought-provoking to say the least. Anyone for a contest? Pops P
True, shouldn't give Dad any ideas. I know one was a $100 if stopped biting my nails by a certain time frame. My nails had to be long enough that you could see them from the palm side. Didn't make it. Can't even believe I did that now! Siiiiick. Or maybe Dad could by Baby a disgusting sweater as a teenager in the prime of his popularity and make him feel so bad that he wears it an entire day at high school. And then not tell him until many, many years later. Hmmm...
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