37 Weeks Today ~

Congratulations — your baby is full term! This means that if your baby arrives now, his lungs should be fully mature (his may not be as developed right now because of the diabetes) and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though your due date is still three weeks away. It’s the calm before the storm. Changes in your baby's weight have leveled off with only a few ounces of fat added this week. At this point your baby should weigh in at around 7 lbs (as we know our little guy is a little bigger than this) and 20 inches (with boys somewhat heavier and longer than girls). Happily, as far as internal organs go, they are now developed enough to function in the outside world although the oh-so-important immune system is still developing and will continue to do so after birth. With a large boost of antibodies provided by breast milk when nursing begins. Fighting infection and staying healthy should be well within their physical capacity when your little fighter is born. Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long. But don't be surprised if your baby's hair isn't the same color as yours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz.

I can't believe we are almost there. Things have gone so well, but I am ready. Mommy and Daddy (and a lot of other people) are ready to meet him. We picked up his travel system and a few other necessities for him last weekend. Jared put together the stroller and swing and we put the car seat in my car the other night. I still need to pack my bag. That I am going to do this weekend. I will update after our ultrasound on Monday.