35 weeks (August 6th)

Patient friends and family :)

Ok... this should have been posted last Wednesday, August 6th.... so the good news is that pictures that are being posted are from the 6th but we are a week behind... later in the day we will also post our 36 week pic... phew! Bare with us.... Emma has been nesting and getting all of her ducks in a row with work related issues and Kevin has had a major project at work that has kept him busy around the clock!

So, you may be asking, what is happening with "Olive"? Well, at week 35 our little "Olive" is approximately 18 inches long and is a whopping 5 1/4 pounds (this is on average according to www.babycenter.com). So that means if you go to the farmer's market and pick up a honeydew melon that would be what we are carrying inside Emmma's belly right now! Although the books say because it's so snug in Emma's womb, she isn't likely to be doing somersaults anymore she has still been on the move with boisterous kicks here and there. On the development front, her kidneys are fully developed now, and her liver can process some waste products. What this means for "Olive" now... she pretty much is over developing and is into packing on the weight now - lucky Emma :) So we are sure with these next couple of weeks to go you will see us grow by leaps and bounds as "Olive" prepares to make her grand entrance into this world. :)

Other news to report: We had another check up at the OB's and all is well. Emma's blood pressure is fine, baby's heart beat is great, and well... no news is good news! Our nursery is coming along as we just need a couple more odds and ends like bedding and a rocking chair but it is really starting to come together! Whew! Tis all for now.... again. We are truly blessed.

Emma, Kevin, Olive and Astro



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