Here's what I wrote in January 2006 with three months to go before Freddy was born. By this point we already knew he was a boy. I used to love reading all about fetal development and what was going on at different stages. I still do get fascinated by it all, but babies on the outside are still much more interesting.
Some updates on the baby at 27 weeks.
Measuring your baby from top to toe with his legs extended, he may now reach 15 inches/ 38 centimetres; from crown to rump he is about 10 inches/25.5 centimetres. He weighs a little more than 2 pounds/ 900 grams. Your baby's eyes begin to open around now. Response to sound grows more consistent toward the end of the seventh month, when the network of nerves to the ear is complete. He also continues to take small breaths and although he's only breathing in water and not air, it's still good practice for when he's born.
We had delicious take-out sushi last night as a treat after Moojie had his jaw and head x-ray for possible braces.
Tinna's package finally did arrive. Zita immedeately put on the silk skirt*, head band, and butterfly sandals. Pai dug into the Rolos and I donned the boppy, Baby Bjorn and snuggled in the blanket. Now I'm really getting excited for the baby to arrive. Now that we have baby things around the house, it actually feels real. That and this massive bump in my lap. No name progress in case anyone is wondering. Don't expect anything pre-delivery date.
I forgot all about that silk skirt. It was a light blue silk skirt that she wore every chance she got. It got so stained and overwashed after a while that I think I had to make it get "lost." Moojie never did get braces, only a retainer, and what on earth was I doing sharing my Rolos with Pai? I must be a pretty nice wife:)
