Week 34 Update-- Safety Zone

What is so great about week 34? Week 34 represents the turning point where my Dr will not stop labor. The reason for this is babies born 34 week or older do very well outside the womb. Although Peanut is not fully cooked yet she would be fine outside the womb. This makes me super happy as a preemie myself this week represents the safety zone for me! YIPPEE!

Peanut is measuring maybe 17 inches long, she now weighs over 5lbs! And from this week, until 2 weeks before birth, she will continue to gain about a half pound of weight every week. Unlike the first trimester, the weight between all babies in the third trimester is much more variable. Some babies weigh more and are taller; some babies weigh less and are shorter.
Also unlike the first trimester, by week 34 not much is changing. Your baby continues gaining weight through the development of subcutaneous fat and with that weight, is probably gaining strength in his movements. You may even be startled by a sudden jab to the ribs or be able to see a punch to your belly from the outside!