Week 30

That's right... we're at 30 weeks and going quickly. Just 9 more weeks to go till C-Section...if we go when it's scheduled. Although I have a feeling we'll be pulling him earlier.

Fetal Development: (and mom's commentary)
Our little one is nearly three pounds (or 5 if you measure mine) already and growing like a weed.
The early lanugo is disappearing, the eyelids open and close, and the toenails are growing (maybe that's the sharp pain I'm enduring). The bone marrow is now responsible for red blood cell production.

Maternal Changes: (and mom's commentary)
The best sleeping position for a pregnant woman is on her left side (sleep, what is that?). Your aorta and vena cava are slightly to the right of the center of your back, so laying/sleeping on your left side as much as possible ensures an unobstructed blood flow to your organs and extremities. You may be having some trouble sleeping now (YES, YES I AM for more reasons than one). Try one of the many maternity pillows or full-body pillows on the market. Sleeping in a recliner chair might also help (and oh how comfortable that is), especially when the heartburn gets nasty (oh we've been at the NASTY part of heartburn for 7 months now.. this kid is going to come out looking like a bear ~~ but he'll be my lil teddy bear).

And speaking of bear.. here are two pictures of the bassinet...


We are ready for this lil guy. When asking big brudder about Kolton, he'll mimic a baby crying and say, "I give him bottle; change his stinky poo-poo's; spank his hiney'. It's too cute! I'm so looking forward to having the two of them together.