Here's what happening to our baby this week according to whattoexpect.com...
Yur baby's height and weight haven't changed much in the past week, but the big news is your baby's brain gain. Until now, the surface of your baby's brain was smooth. Now, your fetus's brain is taking on those characteristic grooves and indentations. The reason for this change in appearance? Those wrinkles allow for an increased amount of brain tissue — a necessary change as your baby prepares for life outside your womb, and the street smarts he or she will need.
So it's in with the new (brain cells, red blood cells) and out with the old (lanugo). Much of the lanugo — the soft, downy hair covering your baby's body — is beginning to disappear now because both fat and the brain are regulating your baby's body temperature (so no need for that furry coat anymore). But you may see a few leftover strands of fur on your newborn's back and shoulders
This last weekend, Tony and I attended a "childbirth preparation" class for 4 hours on Saturday and 4 hours on Sunday. It was definitely informative and I'm glad we went; Tony would've rather been spending his weekend watching all the big football games, but he was a trooper and he did great practicing to be my "coach."
As of 1/2 hr. ago, I am officially on Thanksgiving break, and I am so relieved! Both Tony and I have been struggling with colds and coughs for the last few days, so hopefully these next several days of break will give us some time to relax, rejuvenate, and recover!!
Have a happy Thanksgiving week, everyone!
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