IT'S hard to say for sure how big your baby will be, but the average newborn weighs about 7 1/2 pounds (a small pumpkin) and is about 20 inches long. His skull bones are not yet fused, which allows them to overlap a bit if it's a snug fit through the birth canal during labor. This so-called "molding" is the reason your baby's noggin may look a little conehead-ish after birth. Rest assured — it's normal and temporary.
Aug 18, 2008
40 Weeks! We made it! (well, almost)
IT'S hard to say for sure how big your baby will be, but the average newborn weighs about 7 1/2 pounds (a small pumpkin) and is about 20 inches long. His skull bones are not yet fused, which allows them to overlap a bit if it's a snug fit through the birth canal during labor. This so-called "molding" is the reason your baby's noggin may look a little conehead-ish after birth. Rest assured — it's normal and temporary.
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I've been thinking about you every day! Any signs it's close?
Love, love, love you...hope you are fantastic!
YAY!!!! Congrats you guys!!
Congrats? I was just thinking about you and was going to leave a comment to say so! Has your baby boy made his appearance?
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