Baby Time: 3rd Trimester

Listen to Baby Time: Week 36 Happy New Year everyone! It's Week 36 and we're now less than a month away from Kerry's due date. Soon enough, Jack will be here but first Kerry and Dan have to finalize a birth plan and discuss it with their doctor, the appointments are now weekly, and Dan has a whole lot of baby laundry to do. Also this week, an added surprise: Dan was able to record the long-awaited Daddy Roundtable! Look for two bonus Baby Time episodes this week with lots of great discussion and a lot of laughs. Related Links:BabyCenter: Create Your Own Birth PlanBaby Size Update: about 19 inches long, weighing over 6.5 pounds. According to BabyCenter, the average baby is reportedly less than 19 inches long and almost 6 pounds.

Listen to Baby Time: Week 35 Merry Christmas everyone! A recap of our Breastfeeding Class and notes on packing for the hospital are the big topics of Week 35. Kerry and Dan uncover some of the highlights of the one-night breastfeeding class they attended. Also, they compare the Hospital Packing Lists from the BabyCenter and American Baby websites. See you in 2006! Related Links:BabyCenter: Packing List for Hospital/Birth CenterAmerican Baby: Packing List for Hospital/Birth CenterUpdate: Here's the only place I could find the Planet Sox Slipper Socks for sale: Quixtar.com. Baby Size Update: over 18 inches long, weighing over 5 pounds.

Listen to Baby Time: Week 34 (Part 2) Here's Part 2 of the Birth Class Recap show. Damn, you try cramming 10 hours of intense learning into one show!

Listen to Baby Time: Week 34 (Part 1) During the weekend of Week 34, Kerry and Dan found themselves in the hospital - not to give birth, but to learn about the birthing process. Birth Class - something all first-timers should experience before giving birth - took place over an intensive two-day weekend schedule. It exposed the first-time parents to such wonderful topics as C-sections, medication, breathing exercises, hospital policies, how many people you'll find in the delivery room, how long labor might take, what a labor headache feels like, and much much more. Listen to the show and get the lowdown. Related Links:Prenatal Group B Streptococcus TestBaby Size Update: about 18 inches long, weighing almost 4.5 to 5 pounds.

Listen to Baby Time: Week 33 It's Week 33 and Dan and Kerry wrap up their busy week and weekend by recording this week's show while resting in bed. We recap Kerry's battle with swelling, back pain, constant thirst, and impatience. Dan continues to find himself sleeping in the guest room half the time, and while his stage show has finished its run, that doesn't mean their weekends will be free now. Also, finding shoes and socks that Kerry will be comfortable in for the remainder of the pregnancy remains an important task. Baby Size Update: about 17.2 inches long, weighing almost 4.5 pounds.

Listen to Baby Time: Week 32 Kerry's problems with swelling in her feet and ankles really hit in Week 32, now that the baby is bigger and kicking more than ever. She's trying to deal with it as best as she can, but it would be nice to find socks, shoes, and some other clothes to get her through the rest of the pregnancy. Meanwhile, Dan has found himself sleeping in the guest room or on the couch more often because of Kerry's snoring. And that's the last time he'll mention it to her. :) Baby Size Update: about 17 inches long, weighing 4 to 4.5 pounds.

Listen to Baby Time: Week 31 Week 31 finds Kerry dealing with hormones, back pain, moodiness, Braxton Hicks, and fatigue. With Dan starting the run of his stage show, will Kerry be able to deal with her hubby not being around as much over the next two weeks? Meanwhile, the expectant parents found some great pictures of Kerry as a newborn and wonder what little Jack will look like. Baby Size Update: about 16 inches long, weighing 3 to 3.5 pounds.

Listen to Baby Time: Week 30 SURPRISE! It's the Baby Shower episode of Baby Time! Thanks to some recorded sound clips, Kerry and Dan relive the day of the baby shower, including many special guests: Kerry's mom, Ellie; Kerry's sister-in-law and long-time friend April, who organized the shower; and Kerry's niece Gabrielle, who helped open some of the presents. Baby Size Update: a small Thanksgiving turkey.

Listen to Baby Time: Week 29 Both parents-to-be are tired once again here in Week 29. Kerry talks about the new pillow purchase she hopes will make her more comfortable while sleeping, while Dan hopes to budget correctly when it comes to spending money on the baby. Also, keep an eye on your Amazon baby registry - you never know when one of your items will become unavailable. Baby Size Update: a mini Dachshund.

Listen to Baby Time: Week 28 Two trimesters down, one to go! Week 28 is here, and a very tired Kerry and Dan are looking forward to the final 12 (or so) weeks of the pregnancy. Kerry reports on her recent glucose screening, and Dan explains the story behind their newest piece of baby furniture: a glider found on eBay. Also, Kerry and Dan recommend a show called "Bringing Home Baby" on the TLC network. Baby Size Update: a large loaf of bread.