Thirty-Seven Weeks -- Full Term!

Me at 37-and-a-half weeks.

Baby Helms #2 is now considered full term, as of this past Saturday, even though my due date is three weeks away (two-and-a-half at this point). According to BabyCenter, if I go into labor now, her lungs will likely be mature enough to fully adjust to life outside the womb. The baby weighs six-and-one-third pounds and measures a bit over nineteen inches, head to heel (like a stalk of Swiss chard). Many babies (like Elsa) have a full head of hair at birth, with locks from one-half inch to one-and-a-half inches long. But, as we already know, we should not be surprised if her hair is not the same color as ours. Dark-haired couples are sometimes thrown for a loop when their children come out as blonds or redheads, and fair-haired couples have been surprised by Elvis look-alikes. And then, of course, some babies sport only peach fuzz.

The belly, as you can see, is quite large. I am barely fitting into my maternity clothes anymore, and am starting to really get the wide-eyed stares ("When are you due?!?") when I am out and about. I am still feeling pretty good, though, and have yet to experience the major ankle/foot swelling that occurred when I was pregnant with Elsa, so that is great.

Jarrett and I are getting more and more excited about the arrival of this little one. Will she look like Elsa? Will she look completely different? How big will she be? We cannot wait to find out all the ins and outs of our new little bundle.