12th Doctor Visit

We would like to let everyone know, yes, I'm still pregnant and don't worry...we'll let you know when anything happens! :-) We've received many correspondences from much concerned and well meaning family members and friends and everyone can rest assured that we will not keep this event a secret...everyone will know!

We had our 12th Dr. visit tonight and there is nothing new to report. Mom's belly is still measuring at 38cm and everything is business as usual. We were also informed that we will not be allowed to go past our due date any further than March 27th, which is 10 days past so let's send the prayers up asking God to please let us go on our own before then! Although we are certain that this little boy or girl will come when he or she is good and ready and at the perfect time. All around same 'ol same and just preparing for our little miracle in these last few days!

Here's what's happening this week!

You're in the home stretch! After nine months of growth and development, your baby is ready to be born, or nearly so. At week 39, your baby is fully developed and anywhere from 17-23 inches long and weighs 6-10 pounds. Don't be frightened if your OB-GYN says your baby is large: It's extremely difficult to judge a baby's weight accurately from the outside. Your baby is adding neural connections and growing hair and still gaining weight. Researchers have theorized that when babies are ready to be born, they send a chemical signal of androgens to the placenta, which increases the production of estrogen and leads to labor. If so, it's proof of the old saying that "only a baby knows when it's ready to be born."