This week I am a full term baby!  This means that if I arrive now, my lungs should be fully mature and ready to adjust to life outside the womb, even though my due date is still three weeks away.

I weigh over 6 pounds  and measure around 19 inches from head to heel, like a stalk of swiss chard (no equivalent in Spanish).  Mom is feeling good and continues to sleep well.  She has only gained 2 pounds in the last 4 weeks and her midwife said that even though I continue to gain weight she probably won’t gain any more.  This puts her total weight gain at almost 25 pounds.

Hospital bags are packed and car seat is installed – mom & dad are ready for my arrival!