"Your baby is gaining about an ounce a day. She now weighs almost 6 pounds (like a crenshaw melon) and is more than 18 1/2 inches long. She's shedding most of the downy hair that covered her body, as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that protected her skin during her nine-month amniotic bath. Next week, your baby will be considered full-term. Most likely she's in a head-down position, but if she isn't, your practitioner may suggest scheduling an external cephalic version, where she'll try to turn your baby by manipulating her from the outside of your belly."
This is what Baby Center sent me this morning for my weekly update. I don't know what a crenshaw melon is but I don't think I'd like it as I'm not a big melon fan (melon is a waste of time for me). I was a little disappointed to learn that Pat is shedding it's waxy and furry covering because I do prefer my babies all waxy and hairy. A sticky primate comes to mind.
Fortunately for Pat and me, Pat assumed head-down position several weeks ago, so unless Pat changes his/her mind, no external cephalic version will be necessary, which is good because I hear that is a VERY painful procedure for most women.
I was supposed to have my 36 week appointment this morning but the nurse called to say my mid-wife was delivering a baby this morning and had to reschedule for tomorrow morning, provided the baby comes within 24 hours. I hope for that mother-to-be the baby comes before then.
I still have a lot of energy right now. I keep waiting for the exhaustion to hit but so far so good. I actually have more energy right now than at any point in the pregnancy. So I'm taking advantage of it and getting loads of stuff done. I won't bore you with my to-do list for today but I think I'll be oot and aboot for most of the day.
Well, 28 days (give or take a few) to go until we meet the popular and charming Pat. 36 week photo posting tomorrow.
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