34 Weeks and counting!

I hit a few milestones today:
- The most important, I hit 34 weeks today!
- I have accumulated 25 nights in the hospital
- I have gained 25 lbs
- I am caught up with my scrapbooking!

Today is a big day... after being checked in at 27 weeks I didn't think I'd hit 34, but here I am! I wish I could say I felt good because I don't BUT it will all be worth it! I really have not completely stopped bleeding since last Thursday and my contractions have increased, neither of which is good but I'm dealing! I haven't needed a blood transfusion yet and hopefully can get through the surgery without one.

I thought I would include some information on the baby's development, in case you're interested:

Baby Boy at 34 Weeks:
Your baby weighs almost 5 lbs (2250 g) and is about 19.8 inches (44cm) long. If your baby were born now, he would be considered "pre-term" rather than premature. This distinction is based on fetal maturity, particularly the maturity of the fetal lungs. A pre-term baby, unlike a premature baby, is likely to have well-developed lungs and is less likely to need intensive care.

Your baby is surrounded by a red glow when sunlight shines on your belly and may be aware of this as he is able to differentiate between light and dark. Your baby's hair is getting thicker, though it may be a different color when he is older. He is currently shedding his lanugo, the fine downy hair that previously covered his body. More vernix, the waxy coating that protects your baby's skin while submerged in amniotic fluid, is building up. Your baby's adrenal glands are producing more steroid hormone, the androgen-like hormone that indirectly aids your milk production. Your baby is currently producing ten times more of this hormone than a normal adult and the adrenal glands are currently the same size as those of an adolescent. They will shrink after birth. Your baby is laying down bone. To do this, he will draw calcium from you. Your baby has taste buds and it has been suggested that he can taste and develop tastes for flavors found in the amniotic fluid, particularly flavors that you eat on a regular basis (so I guess that means this baby will only want broiled tilapia... you know, bland hospital type foods... fabulous!)

Isn't all that great info! If you're in the neighborhood, I LOVE visitors.... it really breaks up my day! I have very little energy these days, but if you don't mind pushing around a big fat pregnant woman in a wheelchair, I do have wheelchair privledges and we can go grab at tea at Argo !