Monthly Archives: November 2011

Letter from Your Ma: 39 Weeks or “Mama’s Got the Grumples”

Weight Gain?  According to Baby Center, you now measure about 20 inches and weigh a bit over 7 pounds, about the size of a mini watermelon. Symptoms?  Excuse your mother’s language here a moment, but Braxton Hicks contractions have got to … Continue reading

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Letter from your Ma: 37-38 weeks

Weight Gain?  You made it!  You’re full term!  We rock!  You now weigh about 6.8 pounds and are over 19 1/2 inches long.  Your lungs are developed and you’re ready for life on the outside! Symptoms?  The difference between weeks … Continue reading

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Maybe it’s something about impending parenthood…

Or maybe it’s just getting older, but I am really getting into holidays this year. As Meg mentioned in her last post, this is the first time since she’s known me (and since I was probably in the 7th grade) … Continue reading

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Letter from your Ma: 35-36 weeks

How far along?  36 weeks and 2 days. Weight Gain?  You should weigh nearly 6 lbs now.  I weigh much more than that.  At the end of this week, you’ll be considered full term! Symptoms?  I think you may have “dropped” but … Continue reading

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