My Pop-pop passed away last night at 10:58 pm. I am sad because I will miss him, but am happy he is no longer in pain and he is in heaven dancing with my Mom-mom as we speak. He can walk again, travel if he wants too, is hanging out with the Pope...he is free, and I like to think he is playing with our son and getting to know him. Thank you for all yout thoughts and prayers.
Yesterday morning we were able to see our little boy's sweet little face. As daddy Tim told ya, we had our 3D ultrasound. My Mom, Sister Alexis, Aunt Sandy, Brother Jordan, Megan, and cousin Erin were all there with Tim and I. My dad stayed with my Pop-pop to take care of him.
Tim will be posting pictures, but here is a sneak peak :) http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/djcandyrocker/baby.jpg
The tech said he had chubby lil cheeks and could tell he was a big baby. We saw his little private parts and he is definitely a boy. He was pretty relaxed and comfy in my tummy. He was smiling, frowning, waving his lil arms around, sticking his tongue out. It is hard to believe that he is our little boy and I will be able to meet him in 82 days!
Here is what is going on with the baby this week. (Week 29) (11.4 more weeks to go)
Your Baby This Week
Your baby now weighs about 2.7 lbs (1250g), measures about 10.4 inches (26cm) from head to toe, and is around 16.7 inches (37cm) long. It is plumper and rounder, and its head and body are beginning to be in proportion.
Your baby now uses all of its senses. It can see, taste, recognize touch and the sound of your voice.
During the last trimester, your baby will receive antibodies from you through your placenta that will provide immunity from many diseases.
Your baby's adrenal glands are producing androgen-like substances. Androgens are normally male sex hormones, but in late pregnancy, when they reach the placenta they are turned into estrogen which in turn stimulates the production of prolactin in your body. Prolactin is the hormone needed for milk production. In this exchange, your baby is beginning to stimulate milk production in your breasts so that when he is born there will be food waiting for him.
Love you all...
Candace
