Here's what's going on this week with Whisler Baby Boy 2009: 

Baby Stats:

Size: 16 inches
Weight: 3½ pounds

Baby Developments:

From this week on, baby will continue to gain around ½ pound a week until shortly before birth. Due to increasing space constraints, his arms and legs stay drawn up close to the body now, known as the fetal position (oh, so that's where that name came from). Plus, he can now process information from all five senses—so he'll be all set to smell the pureed peas, taste them, feel them as he mashes them into his hair, hear us crack up and then see the flash as we grab the camera to take the picture.

By now, little man's lungs are the only system not fully mature. His lungs need a little bit more time to bake before they can kick it in the outside world. Baby weighs about 3½ pounds and measures a little over 16 inches, about the length of the necklace Laura's hoping to finish making before The Arrival.

What We're Doing:

My first baby shower was on Saturday and was hosted by my good friends and co-workers, Laura and June.  It was beautiful and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with work friends outside of the office.  A few clients and vendors also came and it was a lovely time.  Mark and I now have a great start on our new collection of baby gear and we're both amazed how much STUFF the little guy requires.  Next Saturday a few friends are hosting a shower for me and I'm looking forward to my parents coming in town.  My mother-in-law and Mark's grandma will also be there so it will be nice to all be together before the little guy arrives.

On Tuesday, Mark tried his hand at being a farm hand at our local CSA.  Accompanied by storm warnings, cloud-to-ground lightning and torrential downpours, Mark's first experience was quite memorable as he picked cucumbers, baby lettuce, radishes and squash drenched head to toe.  I guess it's better than picking vegetables in 90 degree temperatures.  We now have a new appreciation for the way produce gets to our dinner table.