Here's what's going on this week with Whisler Baby Boy 2009:
Baby Stats:
Size: 12 inches
Weight: 1 1/3 pound
Baby Developments:
Things are starting to get a little crowded inside ye o'l womb as baby grows bigger and bigger. I'm sure Laura's ribs are probably pining away for the good old days when they didn't have a foot permanently lodged between them. Yeah, it's going to get worse before it gets better.
Baby's ears are fully functional now. And since they are, it's possible that loud noises and sudden movements can startle the little guy. He's getting used to the everyday sounds inside the womb: the sound of Laura's heart beating, lungs inhaling and exhaling air, and the growling of her stomach. He's also hearing choice musical numbers from his father. Sorry, no shows; audience of two only.
Baby's got a fully developed inner ear now. This means his sense of balance is working and he can tell whether he's hanging upside down or right side up. The little Wiener schnitzel is about the length of a foot-long Chicago hot dog and weighs about 1 1/3 pounds. A little shout out to my Cubs friend out there.
What We're Doing:
We spent the weekend with my grandparents and acquired a glider for the baby room; it's a perfect fit. We also updated the baby registry. Last week I promised that I would post that information on the site...I haven't forgotten about it. Also, before baby arrives, I want to pick up a nice HD camcorder to ensure those priceless moments are captured in 1080i and Dolby Digital 5.1. The research is underway.
Now that the baby kicks constantly, we (I) enjoy talking to the belly and finding out what sounds create more kicks than others. So far, 80's hair band songs seem to do the trick.