"Full-Term" 37 Week Update

Your baby is now considered "full term," even though your due date is three weeks away. If you go into labor now, her lungs will likely be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb.

Your baby weighs 6 1/3 pounds and measures a bit over 19 inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inches long. But don't be surprised if your baby's hair isn't the same color as yours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz.

Last week's little "false alarm" was a good motivator to get things more prepared, but it also sped up the anticipation! However, after our birth workshop over the weekend, I feel a little less hurried for her to come, knowing that she'll get here when she's ready and ultimately my body needs the time to prepare. I haven't had any good contraction episodes since last week which is okay with me. I'd rather know it's the "real deal"  than always guessing. I was introduced to Red Raspberry Leaf Tea last week and have been pretty surprised at the results. It may just be a placebo affect, but it's a medicinal tea used for pretty much anything related to the female reproductive system and used regularly in pregnancy. I've only read amazing things about it and how it aids in labor so it's a new staple to my diet!  I'm not much of a tea drinker but it if means a smoother, more manageable labor then I'll buy it in bulk! :)