33 Weeks

Yesterday Baby Saeger hit the 33 week mark. And I hit the I have never felt more uncomfortable or huge in my life mark. I get mixed reviews from the plethora of people who feel it's their duty to comment on my size...some say "wow, you are that far along? you don't look big at all!" (love these people). Other's say, "oh my gosh you are getting so HUGE!" (don't love these people). I know most of these people are well meaning but really, if you wouldn't say it to an overweight person, don't say it to a hormonal pregnant one!

As far as baby development we have pretty much hit the safety zone but I still worry frequently about baby's health and me going into preterm labor. So, here are the upcoming milestones, next Monday marks the day they won't stop labor if it starts, Dec. 17th I am considered term, and Jan. 8th is baby's "due date".

Some things I have been thinking about:
I read a study that found that there is a correlation between babies born between 34-36 weeks and having a higher rate of SIDS and other mysterious problems that cause death in the first year of life. (They didn't use prior to 34 week babies in the study because those are in a different class of premies). The rate is still very very low, but is higher than the term infants.
I really feel like our baby is actually 6 days younger than it's due date. What that means is on or after Dec. 23 I will be able to breathe a sigh of relief and know that my baby is term and will not be at a greater risk of death in the first year of life.
I feel huge and am fighting the urge to wish my baby was born now. I go over these facts daily in my mind to keep myself focused on keeping baby as healthy as possible.

Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!