The Age of Viability

Most of you know what the age of viability is, but for those of you who don't- its the time when our little Brooks has a chance at surviving outside of the womb!  He has a 50% chance of survival if he was born today.  With each passing day and week, the percentage will increase (but we want to keep him in there until he is ready... maybe 38 weeks)!

By the end of this week, Brooks will be 2 pounds and 15 inches long!  Which probably explains the belly....

24 weeks pregnant!

Along with the belly- comes EVERYONE'S comments!  It seems as though no one can walk passed me with out a, "How are you feeling?" or "Good luck with the baby!" or "When's the baby due?" or some type of HIGHLY important advice.  Advice ranges from what to rub on my belly to prevent itching and stretch marks to what I need to buy to prepare for baby!  I think I will have withdrawals once Brooks finally arrives... its so nice that everyone notices me :)

Brooks is very busy packing on the pounds now, but knowing how active he is- I think he is probably making that hard on himself :)  I am enjoying feeling all his movements throughout the day, and especially at night.  The "websites" stay that I should start reading to him and playing music for him- but my baby already has a foot up on the world... he sits through first grade math TWICE a day!!

Until now Baby Bud had no idea what was up or down, but now that his inner ear has developed he is starting to know the difference!  His lungs are developing surfactant- a substance that helps his lungs inflate once he enters the world (hence the age of viability).  
My forgetfulness is in full swing!  In the last 24 hours I have almost: left the car running in the garage, driven away without my ATM card, and driven right past 3 places where I was supposed to stop!

Tim and I put the crib together last weekend (without any fights I must add) and it looks perfect in the nursery!  For your viewing pleasure....

We are still kinda-patiently waiting for the dresser to arrive!

This weekend we will be doing our baby shopping and registering (so get your advice in fast, haha)!  I am so excited to finally pick out things for Brooks.  Our plan is to hit up BuyBuy Baby and Babies R' Us.  Yay!! 

14 on 8/26/11