Never thought I'd be so happy to turn 35!

"Weeks that is. YEA!

I have (as of tonight) been out of the hospital for a week. Bed rest is a little boring, but it does not seem like it's been a whole week. I think all the Christmas activities (that I participated in from the couch) helped time pass swiftly.

My in-laws have been a huge help to us, and my Mom arrived yesterday from St. Louis. We feel like we are in good hands and have all our bases covered for when BITB decides to finally come. I'm knocking on wood as I say this, but I'm feeling really good and that this kid is going to be staying in a lot longer than the fetal fibronectin indicated . . . fingers crossed. (And also, that I'd be okay if BITB came any day . . . it's almost getting to the point where I'm tired of waiting, but I don't want to jinx myself either.)

BITB is just thriving. I can tell with all the kicking and rolling that is still taking place. And here is what babycenter.com says about 35 weeks: 'Your baby doesn't have much room to maneuver now that he's over 18 inches long and tips the scales at 5 1/4 pounds (pick up a honeydew melon). Because it's so snug in your womb, he isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore, but the number of times he kicks should remain about the same. His kidneys are fully developed now, and his liver can process some waste products. Most of his basic physical development is now complete — he'll spend the next few weeks putting on weight.'

BITB, as I said, is still wiggling around, but it's nice to know that s/he's possibly over the 5 pound mark! Go, BITB, GO! Next mile marker for us to reach is 2009!"
--Clare