Only 10 weeks to go until I'm considered full term! Technically, full term is 38 weeks, but the majority of deliveries actually occur between 38-42 weeks.
Our little one is 2.25 - 3 pounds and is 15 inches in length (head to heels)...about the size and weight of half an average bag of sugar. Our lil' cub's eyes blink, which now sport lashes!
The baby's eyesight is also developing, and may be able to see the light that filters in through my womb. Salma also is developing billions of neurons in it's brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world.
As for me, I can look forward to any number of the following physical side effects during the remainder of this pregnancy: constipation, heart burn, bloating, indigestion, headaches, dizziness, nasal congestion, bleeding gums, increased appetite, leg cramps, swelling, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, itchy stomach, protruding naval, hot flashes, backache, skin changes, fuller breasts, carpal tunnel, tingly hands and feet, fetal hiccups, skin eruptions, lower back and leg (sciatica) pain and clumsiness.
Two words: pregnancy bliss.
You say that now, but in 18 months you'll look at Tarzan & be like "Ready. Let's do it again."
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