Here's what's going on this week with Whisler Baby Boy 2009:
Baby Stats:
Size: 19-20 inches
Weight: 7 pounds
Baby Developments:
Because there is no air around the baby, when he practices breathing, it can cause amniotic fluid to get into his windpipe, resulting in those regularly spaced thumps that make Laura think she's carrying a jumping bean in her belly.
The lanugo that used to cover his body has mostly disappeared, but it's not unlikely to find a bit leftover on the shoulders, forehead and neck after he's born.
The color of baby's skin is changing from a red-pink hue to a white or blue-pink color. These changes are due to the amount of fat the little pudger is putting on. The circumference of his head and abdomen are about the same size now. The placenta is lending Mini antibodies that'll keep him strong and healthy after birth. That said, dad will still encourage folks to reach for that bottle of hand sanitizer.
At this point the little critter is about 19 to 20 inches long and weights about 7 pounds. That's just around the size of a large rabbit. What's up Doc?
What We're Doing:
The last remaining baby items arrived one of which is a baby gate to install at the top of the stairs. I know what you're thinking and yes, infants typically don't walk out of the womb, but this gate is designed to keep cats out of his room. During the installation of the gate, I was required to use a drill which evidently makes a high-pitched noise that the little guy didn't like. Each time I used the drill he'd violently turn, twist and jab momma in the ribs.
After the third hole, Laura decided that she wanted to keep her pancreas and went in search of a quieter room in hopes to try and calm him down. A few children's books later, he was fine. Rest assured; by the time that little hand can hold a power tool, he won't be able to get out of chores by running to momma.