Bubba and Mummy at 36 Weeks

Based on the scan and pregnancy calendar made by my OB in Manila, Bubba's Big Day should be July 8 but when I had my last scan, the midwife and doctor here moved it July 11. It must be based on Bubba's development at the scan time. Whenever it maybe, I am sure he'll come out anytime he wants to.

Emotionally, I can say that I still feel the same.. stable. As always, I kept on reminding MCJ to encourage me to think positively when I am in the onset of labor.

So far, this is Bub and I have been up to:

This week of pregnancy, your baby is about 20- 20½ inches in length and weighs about 6 pounds. During these last weeks of pregnancy, your baby puts on most of his or her weight and additional fat is being deposited under the skin. Your baby's little knees and elbows are beginning to developing dimples now and also creases are developing around his or her neck area. Your baby is still practicing sucking by sucking on his or her fingers. Your baby is probably resting in a head-down position at this point, but may possibly be in a breech (or head-up) position. Your due date is rapidly approaching and you may feel as if you have run out of room now, since your uterus is up under your ribs. You may find that your weight is beginning to stabilize at this point or even that you have lost a pound or two. Some women still continue to gain about one pound per week, since every woman is different. You may begin seeing your doctor or midwife every week from now until delivery. Packing your hospital bag wouldn’t be a bad idea, if you haven’t done so already.

If this is your first baby he or she may move down into your pelvis, or the "engaged" position, around now. This is called "lightening" or "dropping". You may notice yourself when this happens because it will suddenly become much easier for you to breathe, but on the other hand, it may make your bathroom visits even more frequent.

The slight heartburn that I had a month ago was gone replaced by frequent visits to the loo especially at night and lower belly aches when I move around especially if I want to get up from sitting or lying down.

The cravings are still normal though I have to temper it sometimes if I reckon I am beyond my border. :D

Have started to do some packing for Bubba and I but still has a long way to go. Not done shopping yet.

So far, so good.. :)