Week 29

The Babe:
At 16½ inches from head to toe (the size of a large pineapple) and about 3 pounds, our babe is starting to get a bit cramped. The survival chances continue to get better and better, at this point if our babe was born this week, there is a 9 out of 10 chance of survival, which is again, comforting news. Other awesome developments: Babe's brain can now control breathing and body temperature. Babe can also cough, and sucking abilities have been perfected. Babe's skin is looking less wrinkled as the pounds get packed on...that makes two of us!! Babe's starting to look more like a Pampers model and less like a Depends model. Beefing up on the energizing and insulating white fat that Babe will be born with (unfortunately, white fat is not energizing and insulating for adults!). And speaking of energy, our little Energizer Bunny is on fire these days. I am feeling my share of kicks, punches and elbows, especially when lying down.

Me:
Well this week we made our first long distance travel of the third trimester. I was a little worried becuase of how uncomfortable I was traveling when pregnant with MAK, but this time was a breeze! I still have yet to swell up beyond recognition and my ankle bones are still fully identifiable! The only real negative about this week has been the fact that the babe has choosen a favorite rib and has really good aim!! Also the few attempts the babe makes at what feels like rolling over, I have to externally convince the babe there just is not enough room for such activity anymore!

Ben:
We also had a garage sale this week, and of course Ben did most of the work. But we did make about $130 bucks!! He has also started his disertation work...BARF!!

Mary Alice:
MAK ended up with another ear infection, which lead to a rash from the antibiotic and a high INR. She appears to be on the mend! Turns out she is still a GREAT traveler!! She slept for the first 2.5 hours of the 4 hour trip to Michigan. Then she watched two movies, Barney and Numbers and then the all time favorite Yo Gaba Gaba!! There will be pictures to follow!