Baby Update - Week 35

Today, I am officially 35 weeks (plus two days) pregnant! Here's what's been going on over the past week...

Week 35 Highlights
On Tuesday, I went in for an OB check. Baby looks and sounds good, but this belly of mine is still measuring a little big - we are going to go ahead and get an ultrasound at my next appointment so we can measure Baby and get a good estimate of his size.

Thursday was my first day of orientation for residency! I am one of twelve new pediatric interns starting at Creighton, UNMC, and Children's Hospital on July 1st - wish me luck! :)

On Friday, I completed a two-day course called Pediatric Advanced Life Support. I am now PALS certified, which means that I've been trained in how to resuscitate a child or infant in cardiac arrest, respiratory distress/failure, or shock.

Saturday was our maternity photo session! We are so excited to show you our pictures, and they should be available to view before Baby arrives!

Sunday was Father's Day, and we got to see both dads, Joe's and mine! It was such a fun day, and would you believe that Baby got his daddy a Father's Day present? A toy hammer with a card that said, "Dad, you can play with this toy until it's my turn. Only because you are the best." :)

This week in development
Baby weighs as much as a honeydew melon (over five pounds now - we'll find out how much for sure on Friday!)

Fat accounts for about 15% of his weight now (compared to a few months ago when it was 2% of his weight)

His kidneys are fully developed now!

How's Mom doing?
I'm doing well! Going to residency orientation every day hasn't been too hard to adjust to, and I'm grateful for the transition into the real deal, even though I'm only expecting to work a few weeks before Baby arrives. I'm a little anxious to have this next ultrasound and find out if the doctor recommends an earlier delivery. One thing that I'm noticing lately (especially today) - this baby is getting long or he just likes to be all stretched out! He has been wedging himself under my rib cage which makes it difficult for me to sit or lean forward very much at all.

How's Dad doing?
"Good." Joe enjoyed spending some time at the lake this weekend, and he and his brothers were able to finish building a new dock for their parents. Tomorrow, he's looking forward to going to the College World Series!