Thirty Weeks

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According to www.pregnancy.org:

Week Thirty (Wow, this means I am 3/4 of the way there!)

* Did you know your baby is nearly three pounds now?
* His head is getting larger to accommodate a period of rapid brain growth. Don’t forget to continue to “teach” your baby in the womb by exposing to music, literature, and simply talking to him. Ummmm, I haven’t listened to any special “baby” music. I’ve read to her once. I don’t really talk to her much. I must be a horrible mother!
* A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds him. As he grows and fills your uterus, the amount of amniotic fluid will decrease. Funny, you certainly won’t feel any lighter! Nope, heavier with each passing day.
* She spends more and more time practicing opening and closing eyelids. Her eyes can move from side to side, following a light source. She may even reach out to touch the light.
* Early lanugo is beginning to disappear that served to protect your baby’s skin from the water in the womb. Your little one’s own hair may begin to appear. Yay- I don’t want a furry baby! She’s probably not destined to have much head hair for a while either if she takes after either of her parents.
* Toenails are entering their final growth stage.
* Bone marrow is now in charge of red blood cell production. These red blood cells will continue to service your child’s body by transporting oxygen and removing the wastes (carbon monoxide and other gases).
* Your baby has the capability now to produce tears — yes, within the womb. It makes me sad to think of her crying. Be happy, little Bailey- Mommy and Daddy love you very much!
* By the end of this week, your baby is now 15.7 inches (39.9cm) long and weighs 2.91 pounds (1319gm).

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