According to Baby Center, "Your baby is still putting on the pounds — about an ounce a day. He now weighs almost 6 pounds and is a little less than 19 inches long. At the end of this week, your baby will be considered full-term."
Sometimes when this little one gets kicking, he feels like he's enormous. Marion said I would probably start feeling like a punching bag by the end of this pregnancy and I do believe she's right. Even so, I'm still endlessly entertained by him kicking and punching and rolling around.
I can't believe how much more relaxed I am knowing that I don't have to go to work tomorrow. Usually I am sitting here on a Sunday morning planning out in my head everything I need to get done at work in the next week. When I first woke up this morning, I started to do just that. Then I remembered that I don't need to. Woohoo!
This weekend is Cat's last one in Hollister for awhile. Because the baby is considered full term at the end of this week, we thought it best if he stayed a bit closer to home until our son makes his big debut. Cat's mom crocheted a blanket and a hat for the baby that he will be bringing home tonight. I can't wait to see them.
Tosha and Eric sent the baby some gifts this week, including the softest booties known to man and an adobable soft stuffed animal that I'm sure our son will love. They also sent the cutest little two piece outfit that I think may be his "coming home" outfit. We have been looking for a two piece outfit rather than a onesie thinking that it might be more comfortable for him with his little umbilical cord stub.
This Friday, Cat's office is throwing another shower for us. Because I'm not working, I'll be able to attend as well. That's a relief for Cat because he doesn't enjoy being the center of attention. This way, I can take some of the heat for him. It will be a little awkward because this is the first time I've met most of his coworkers. I did get to meet his boss the other night when she came over to see the house. She's wonderfully entertaining and very nice. No wonder he loves working for her so much.
Posted by michelle at August 1, 2004 08:32 AM