Here's me at about 36 weeks. Sorry the picture isn't that great, but oh well. Today I had my 36 week sonogram to check and see how the baby is doing and to see how big he is at this point. It was quite a shocker. For starters, this kid is so stinking long!! I figured he didn't have much space because it has been painful as he shifts around, but he is coiled like a snake all around my belly. His feet are practically touching his head because he is a giant. On top of that, he is measuring about 7 lbs 9 oz already!!!! What the heck! Luke was 7 lbs 12 oz when he was born. So, basically I'm freaking out because I supposedly have 4 weeks left, but I'm measuring to be due next week. Thankfully, I've started dilating so the plan is that if I haven't had the baby by 38 weeks, I'm going to be induced. I really don't want to have a 10 lb baby.I'm not entirely sure why this kid is so huge because I haven't consistently gained weight. I'm just barely passing the 20 pound mark and I had gained over 30 pounds at the end with Luke. I suppose it could be due to the gestational diabetes, but I'm not completely sure how all of that comes into play.
Anyway, I'm pretty excited at the thought of having this new little guy in our family so soon. I haven't had a miserable pregnancy or really been that uncomfortable, but I'm just anxious to meet him. I'm not anxious for sleepless nights and figuring out how to deal with 2 kids at once, but that's what I got myself into. It'll be great!
I'll keep you posted.
