Aliyah this week..
Is considered full term at the end of this week. The only organ that still needs some time to mature is her lungs.
This week, she drops further into the birth canal getting ready for delivery. This makes breathing a lot easier for me, but walking becomes much more difficult. She constantly stretches into my ribs and bangs her head against my cervix. She is surely beginning to run out of room in there.
She is a good 19 inches long and 5 ¾ pounds in weight. She is gaining more fat every day, and may be even forming her cute little dimples around her elbows and knees. Her gums are very rigid, and she will be ready to nurse or bottle-feed when she is born.
As for me...
Last month! I've finally made it. This past week has proven to be the most uncomfortable week so far. She has grown into such a strong baby and it seems at times she is trying to find her way out. I’ve managed to gain about 30lbs. The anticipation of locking eyes with her has completely taken over my every thought. I’m dying to know what she looks like!
We’re so close!! The final stretch! Very soon you will be in my arms. :) My feet are swelling, I have some varicose veins, back pain, along with constant poking in my ribs!
My hospital bag is all packed and ready to go!
Can't wait!!! :)
