Wednesday, January 03, 2007

State of the Baby - 39 Weeks

Jill went to the doctor today and not much has changed. She's still 1cm dilated, but Ethan is now 60% effaced. We go back to the doctor on Monday for the next visit and we'll be getting an ultrasound then as well.

According to our latest BabyCenter.com update, we are approaching the finish line!

Your baby's ready to greet the world! He continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.) Your baby's organs are fully developed and in place, and the outer layers of skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.

3 comments:

Keith said...

Ethan, get here soon!! Everyone can't wait to see you in person outside of Jill.

Ashley S. said...

Good luck you guys! I've been watching your page for a few weeks now. I found it via your comment on John Herring's page. I'll be checking back to see baby pictures soon!
Ashley Hartman Sumners (from FBC Bryan)

Anonymous said...

ok.... he's bound to arrive soon! Hope things go well! I'll be praying for you two (well, three, really!)