37 Weeks.... Almost there!

We officially reached week 37 of pregnancy! This is exciting because it means that the baby is now officially "full term." I can go into labor any time now, and the baby is no longer considered premature, however I do have three more weeks until my due date.

For the next three weeks, the baby continues to put on weight, and practices using its systems to prepare for life outside of the womb. The average baby at 37 weeks weighs about 6.5 pounds and is 19-20 inches long.

Austin and I are finally starting to feel more "ready" for the big day. We bought the car seat and practiced putting it in the car, the crib is assembled, and baby clothes have been washed. Next on my to-do list is packing my bag for the birth center (change of clothes, outfit for the baby, snacks, etc.)

Below are two pictures from our most recent sonogram (taken at 34 weeks). The sonographer said that everything looks great. The first one is a profile picture, and the second one is the baby with its mouth wide open (can you see the huge lips??)

Take a look at our baby...

Everything looks good on the sonogram. The baby's heart and kidneys are functioning the way they should be. The sonographer said that she estimates the baby's due date to be Sept. 2, which is 11 days after the current due date we're using. Basically, when August roles around we should have a better idea of when this baby is really coming.

She also explained that I have an anterior placenta (my placenta is attached to the front of my uterus instead of the back.) This is not a health concern right now. It just helps explain why I haven't been feeling the baby kick. The placement of the placenta is providing extra padding, but in a few weeks, when the baby is even bigger and stronger, I should be feeling lots of movement.