34 WEEKS PREGNANT!

Dear Nevaeh,

This post reads 34 weeks pregnant, but you on the other hand are telling us a different story.....more like 35 weeks.  In fact, your weight gain, length and mommy's belly measurements have convinced the OB that he needs to move the induction up by one whole week!  To be honest, my blood rushes to my face every time I think about it!  In a few short weeks, we will be making that 7 hour drive to witness the miracle of your birth! With the change in induction dates, your Aunt Caitlin can't be there due to finals week at her school....But we have plans to use SKYPE in the delivery room for her to "be there" as much as possible between classes.  Gotta love technology!

You don't have much room to maneuver now that you are over 18 inches long and tipping the scale over 5 1/2 pounds (Last Sunday, you were 5 lbs. 8 oz and 18.5 inches long!)  Because it's so snug in in Mommy's belly, your not doing somersaults anymore,  but you are definitely trying to bust out!  Mommy can feel you stretch out on both sides at the same time! You are now head down and face up....getting ready to make your arrival in this world. Face up may make the delivery a bit harder....I wonder if you will turn face down at the last minute.....I am guessing it is unlikely, considering you have been facing Mommy's placenta each time we've seen you on the ultrasounds.  One time you even shook your head "NO" as if to say "Forget it I am staying this way!".  Your kidneys are fully developed now, and your liver can process some waste products. Most of your basic physical development is now complete — Now you will spend the next few weeks putting on weight!

I can't wait to touch your soft skin, kiss those cute little lips, play with your hair and nibble on your toes!

Mommy will send me  bare belly pictures tomorrow! I can't wait to see that round belly of hers!

Love,
Grandma Dason