Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds (like your average cantaloupe) and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which she'll need to regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.
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Ooh, you're getting so close! Don't worry about the maternal instinct thing. When Kiely was inside I mostly felt anticipation, nervousness, and amusement (and sometimes mild annoyance) when she would move around. I couldn't imagine what it would be like when she would finally come out. As in, I literally COULD NOT picture having a baby in the house, in my life...forever. Even though she was a very much wanted/planned baby! But once she was here, love for her came naturally and has only grown over time. Be nice to yourself and don't worry! Sounds like you are both very prepared. :) Can't wait to meet your little one... Love, Sarah, Eric & Kiely
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