Week Thirty-One
* The rate of physical growth slows down just a bit, but even though she doesn't get much longer, she will gain a lot of weight the rest of the pregnancy.
* Fat continues accumulating. This layer of fat turns her skin from red to the rosy pink she will have as a newborn.
* Calcium, phosphorus and iron are being stored and his bones are growing and hardening.
* Your baby is 16.2 inches (41.1cm) long and weighs 3.3 pounds (1502gm)
* His brain enters another period of rapid growth, producing hundreds of billions of new nerve cells! Amazing!
* She may move to the rhythm of music. Studies with heart rates show that she also prefers some types of music to others -- already!
* Lungs are the only major organ left to complete development. Remember, that while you may be anxious to meet your little one that these last few weeks can be vital - with each day increasing your baby's ability to breathe on her own.
Week Thirty-Two
* Your baby is up to 3.75 pounds (1702gm) now and is 16.7 inches (42.4cm) long.
* You might notice she's not moving around as much now. Don't worry! She is fine -- just running short on room. She still has plenty of growing to do though, believe it or not!
* All five senses are working. Your little one is fascinated and practicing testing these out as much as possible!
* Toenails are completely formed even though she may not be quite ready for a French manicure.
* Hair on your infant's head continues to grow in. Will he have dad's black hair or your red hair?
* Brain scans have shown that babies have periods of dream sleep (REM) starting around the eight month. What do you suppose your son is dreaming about?
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