Thursday, October 23, 2008

30 weeks -- baby block is a head of cabbage

yep, this kid is getting big!!



from babycenter.com:

How your baby's growing:

Your baby's about 15.7 inches long now, and she weighs almost 3 pounds (like a head of cabbage). A pint and a half of amniotic fluid surrounds her, but that volume will decrease as she gets bigger and takes up more room in your uterus. Her eyesight continues to develop, though it's not very keen; even after she's born, she'll keep her eyes closed for a good part of the day. When she does open them, she'll respond to changes in light but will have 20/400 vision — which means she can only make out objects a few inches from her face. (Normal adult vision is 20/20.)

See what your baby looks like this week.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing:

You may be feeling a little tired these days, especially if you're having trouble sleeping. You might also feel clumsier than normal, which is perfectly understandable. Not only are you heavier, but the concentration of weight in your pregnant belly causes a shift in your center of gravity. Plus, thanks to hormonal changes, your ligaments are more lax, so your joints are looser, which may also contribute to your balance being a bit off. Also, this relaxation of your ligaments can actually cause your feet to spread permanently, so you may have to invest in some new shoes in a bigger size.


i would like to note that i am indeed ridiculously klutzy these days. i have, in the past couple of weeks, fallen pretty badly, dropped a glass, and cut my finger pretty deep. at this rate, i don't know what i'll look like come delivery.

3 comments:

jodi said...

You'd better start child-proofing the house - not for Baby Block but for you!!

Anonymous said...

You are in the home stretch chicka

Erin McCall said...

Hey Nic:

I'd love to hear what your plans are (business-wise) for when the baby comes. As a fellow indie designer, I'd love to know what you will be doing. Are you going to tell your clients you're off for a while? Work right away after he/she is born? It's not something I have to deal with now, but it's something I've often wondered about. "The logistics of being self-employed as a designer while raising a baby/child!"

Take care,

Erin