Five Weeks to Go

Swing engineers.

This is week 35 and we have 35 days to go! Of course we know that each baby matures at different times, the general consensus this week is that Caroline weighs about five and a half pounds and measures about 18-20 inches long. While she won't get much longer, she will continue to pack on the pounds — including large amounts of baby fat to fill out her arms and legs into those plump little limbs with chubby rolls we love to see and feel on babies. Besides looking cute, the layers of fat will also help regulate her body temperature.

Something else that's moving at a mind-boggling pace these day: her brain development! There’s a lot going on inside that tiny head. Caroline is now sleeping through regular periods of REM and deep sleep at week 35. She is also experiencing active and quiet wakefulness where she continues to explore the environment around her. Her hearing is fully developed and she is ready for a good story and a song. Lullaby tryouts will be held next week!!