40 weeks! For-ty weeks! We've been gestating away for the better part of a year now. What a very long time that was!
Babycenter gives the following update:
"It's hard to say for sure how big your baby will be, but the average newborn weighs about 7 1/2 pounds (a small pumpkin) and is about 20 inches long. The biggest part of your baby's body is his head, but his still-pliable skull will give it the flexibility necessary to squeeze through the birth canal. Many parents are surprised by how long and sharp their newborn's nails are from the get-go. Clipping them right away (ask a nurse for help) can prevent your baby from scratching his face."
My doctor said yesterday that this is "not the smallest baby in the world," which came as no surprise to me. She estimated he was "7 1/2, pushing 8 pounds." I, however, fully expect him to be at least 8 pounds. Actually, I wouldn't have been surprised at all if he'd ended up being a real whopper. But we'll see soon enough! Yay!
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You just never know? Joseph was 8 1/2 lbs and Barbara was 8 15 and look at your Aunt Buffy!! I hope he is big enough but not too big, we want an easy delivery for you!
Love
Aunt Betty
YAY!! Can't wait to see pics of baby andrew!!!
Hi Elizabeth,
We've been thinking about you guys and hope everything goes well - keep us posted!
Love,
Andrew and Mandy
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