We had an ultrasound on Tuesday. Everything looks great! He is a bit on the big side... he is already 7 pounds!!!
Alec is still putting on the pounds — about an ounce a day. He now weighs almost 7 pounds and is a little less than 19 inches long. He's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered his body as well as the vernix caseosa, the creamy substance that covered and protected his skin during its submersion in amniotic fluid. He swallows both of these substances, along with other secretions, which will stay in his bowels until birth. This blackish mixture, called meconium, will become his first bowel movement.
At the end of this week, he will be considered full-term. (Babies between 37 and 42 weeks are considered full-term; a baby born before 37 weeks is pre-term and after 42 is post-term.) He is in a head-down position by now, which is optimal for a smooth delivery.
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What a darling profile! I love those lips, by the way. He really looks beautiful. Can't wait for him to arrive. Am getting my bag packed. Your Grandma Dotty loves you already, big boy!
ReplyDeletehi, there baby Alec! You are so gorgeous and I love seeing your profile. It won't be too much longer before you make your debut. There are soooo many people who can't wait to meet you and hold you! Love and hugs, Auntie Daniele
ReplyDeleteHi Cousin Alec!
ReplyDeleteWe can't wait to see you. Lots of love from your cousins, Jack and Grant
Hi baby sunshine, if we could only see those big blue eyes. Your PaPa and I can not wait for the arrival of our first Grandchild.You are one lucky baby boy,your mom and dad are two very special people,they love you so much.
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