Merry Christmas To All!

Instead of posting pictures of me & this growing belly for a change, I'm including some better views for this week's post: Jan & Gary, one of our four-legged babies, enjoying a little play time; our Christmas tree; and one of my stocking, which as you can see is sporting a teeny stocking on the side, much like I am sporting a little extra person on the side these days!

I had a checkup last week and am happy to report all's well with me & the baby. We both have healthy normal heart rates and my uterus is measuring exactly where it should at this point. Interestingly, the uterus should measure approximately the same number of centimeters from the pubic bone to the top of the uterus as you are far along in number of weeks pregnant - so for me last week at 31 weeks I measured right on at 31 cm. Additionally the doctor could tell just by feeling my uterus that the baby is in a head-down position, where she will likely stay for the remainder of pregnancy. A good thing since that's the position she needs to be in for labor & delivery! We have an ultrasound appointment next week, and Jan & I are both so excited to get to see the baby again, for what may be the last time until she's really here.

We're looking forward to celebrating Christmas this weekend celebrated by friends continuing traditions we've shared in the last few years. On Christmas Eve we'll have dinner with Julie & Johnny & Sawyer, then we'll spend Christmas morning just the two of us opening presents, and later Christmas dinner with Rachel & Brian & Willow. We hope all of you have happy celebrations, wherever you are and whoever you're spending the holidays with. Lots of love! Kelly & Jan

Your Baby in Week 32 of Pregnancy
What's up with your baby? She's starting to get ready for her big debut, tipping the scales at almost four pounds and topping out at just about 19 inches. In these past few weeks, it's all about practice, practice, practice as she hones the skills she'll need to thrive outside the womb — from swallowing and breathing to kicking and sucking. And speaking of sucking, your little one has been able to suck her thumb for a while now. Something else to note: As more and more fat accumulates under your baby's skin, she's becoming less transparent and more opaque. See what baby looks like this week.