Talk to me!

Some research suggests that this week our baby boy (still makes me smile to say it...) has developed enough to hear sounds occurring outside his warm little home! He is now sensitive to light, sound and touch (ok so its closer to poking but whatever). During this time the brain is still busy at work designating specialized areas specifically for touch, taste, smell, sound and vision. Jaxon is know weighing in at a whopping 8 1/2 ounces and about 6 inches long head to bottom. (Next week he'll be measured from head to toe since he's grown big enough to stretch out a little.) That would make him about the size of a large mango or heirloom tomato. Jax's arms and legs are now proportionate to each other and the rest of his body--although they will continue to be on the short side until he's ready to start being mobile. His skin is also coated in a greasy, cheese-like coating (vernix caseosa) to protect him from becoming pruned and pickled by the amniotic fluid. Depending on when he decides to arrive he may still be covered in it (early arrival) or the coating may be completely gone (late sleeper). Underneath that grease...hair is beginning to sprout on his little head.
On the parent front...things are moving--quickly. Justin has just started his training for Arson Investigator. We will be closing escrow on our house in the next week or so. And I am deep into the teacher mode. My belly is growing daily (it seems) and am still feeling well.
till next week...
much love,
Justin, Robin and Jaxon