I can not believe I'm already 36 weeks! The time is flying by. Here's a few pictures of the belly this week. (Maybe I should have ironed my shirt today...nah!)

Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is almost 18 inches long. His fat layers — which will help regulate his body temperature once he's born — are filling him out, making him rounder. His skin is also smoother than ever. His central nervous system is maturing and his lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies.

I've noticed that moving around in bed has become more like a workout. My weekly update gave this advice: Slide your way to slumber "In the third trimester, turning over in bed is a nightmare. The solution? Big satin pajamas and even satin sheets — the slipperiness of satin helps tremendously!" — Carrie

I'm thinking about just buying these...EZ Moves Pro...Used by moving men, carpet installers, carpet cleaners, painters, remodelers, store owners, janitorial services, interior designers... and now pregnant women! Brilliant!

Until next time...