33 Weeks and First Baby Shower

What a fun week! It was my first week of summer hours at work. I got off at noon on Friday and ran lots of errands. Friday evening, I got a pedicure and Mexican with a good friend - Amber. Saturday, Daniel and I spent the rainy day working in the house. He painted the nursery closet while I cleaned. Sunday, I had my first baby shower. It was lots of fun and we got a lot of great stuff! I enjoyed spending time with friends! Baileigh, Lauren, and Kristen did a great job decorating and planning the shower. We played several fun games and ate some yummy cake.

Baby Size: This week, Easton should be between 17-19 inches in length and weigh more than 4 1/2 pounds. This is close to the size of a pineapple. He is growing very fast right now, and could grow a full inch more this week alone. Weight gain can range from a third more growth to a full doubling before the big debut. (Let's hope we're not doubling the weight they gave us last week!)

New Developments: He no longer has the wrinkled, alien look, but looks much more like a little baby. His skeleton is hardening. His eyes open when he's awake and close when he's sleeping. He is able to differentiate between dark and light with the light penetrating the womb.The development of his immune system will be able to provide protection from mild infections now.

Mommy: The level of amniotic fluid in my uterus has reached its maximum this week, making it likely that I have more baby than fluid now. This means, I am able to feel all those moves he makes throughout the day. I have noticed that walking is becoming more complicated and I seem to be waddling sometimes. It has also been harder getting a good night's sleep. It is hard to get in a comfortable position!

I still have a lot to do, but think that everything is finally coming together. I feel a little more prepared with all the great stuff I got yesterday. I am having two other showers, one at work and one with family and friends at Mrs. Sarah's house. They are both this month. My new goal is to have most everything done by June, especially since they measured him to be two weeks ahead. I need to get some things for the walls and a little side table, but other than that I have about everything for the nursery. Tomorrow evening, we are going to a "Home Stretch" class at the doctor's office and I have made plans to go to a nursing class with a friend. We still have not made plans for any birthing classes.

                                                   More pictures from the shower: