38 Weeks

Just 8 days to go!!! C-section is scheduled for Friday, May 4th!

Fetal Development:
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The baby may be gaining an ounce a day now. His/her intestines are accumulating lots of meconium (baby's first bowel movement). The circumference of the head and the baby's abdomen are about the same size. <><><><> <><><><> <><><><> Maternal Changes: <><><><> <><><><> <><><><> <><><><> False labor contractions are irregular and can be very painful. These contractions may be felt in various parts of your body (back, lower abdomen, pelvis). True labor contractions start at the top of your uterus and then spread over the entire uterus, through your lower back and into the pelvis. True labor will become stronger and more painful and won't be alleviated by changing position.