Welcome to week #32 of Baby Watch! We currently have two months (eight weeks) left before its baby time, at least that is the theory anyway. Erin is doing about the same as last week, sore and uncomfortable. She has turned to the massage place to try and make her feel better. Probably for the best since my idea of a message doesn’t seem to help. But to be honest why would it, I really just complain for 15 min and she gets up and leaves. So this really is better for everyone all around. Baby is also doing good, as far as I can tell anyway. Since all I can really do is just look at Erin’s belly my diagnosis is more based on a feeling and my magic powers then anything scientific.
This past Saturday we completed the second of our two Prenatal classes. The first was a two hour class on breastfeeding that was fairly educational. Although it does seem a bit limited since you are just looking at pictures and videos to try and figure it all out. But hopefully it will give us a head start when the real deal comes along. The second class was an all day education class. We had a general idea of what to expect and while I won’t say it 
was a complete waste of time, I don’t think either of us thought it was all that beneficial. The main problem was they were extremely basic with most of the information. As an example at one point the instructor nurse passed around several pacifiers for us to take a look at. My guess is they have to teach to the lowest common denominator and being in Kentucky passing around pacifiers fits about right. They did however show us one of the most disturbing video I have ever seen. I don’t think things have really changed all that much, but this video was wildly different then what they showed me in 9th grade health class! WOW!
They did have some good information however so I am glad we went. The highlight was being able to tour the area and room where Erin will have the baby. That part was very impressive and they have a really nice facility. We learned that we will stay in the same room with the baby all the way from when we first get there, throughout the delivery, and for the day or two we are there afterward. We also learned they will attach at computer chip to the baby as soon as it is born that will set off an alarm if someone tries to leave with the baby. Neat!
Here is what the baby site has to say for week #32~
Baby’s Growth and Development When You’re 32 Weeks Pregnant
Your baby is spending quite a bit of his time practicing the skills he’ll need after birth, such as sucking, swallowing, and breathing. Other changes during your 32nd week of pregnancy include:
- Your baby weighs about 4 pounds and is almost 11 1/2 inches long from crown to rump, or the length of a small watermelon.
- Lanugo, the soft, downy hair that insulates your baby, continues to fall off this week.
- You might notice a change in your baby’s movements this week, as he becomes more crowded in your uterus.
- Kicks and movements might seem less powerful.
- Be sure you monitor your baby’s movements from time to time, especially if you think you’ve noticed a decrease in activity. The 10-Kick Count can help.
- Your baby’s skin is no longer see-through. It looks more like yours.
We know the weight is more, but I like the idea of watermelon since that is one of my favorite foods. Next week we have another baby doctor appointment so we might get some good info there. See ya~
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