I am 36 weeks and 4 days as of today. Cannot believe this guy could come at any time now, although more likely to come closer to 40 weeks, maybe even after. My doctor says he is close if not over 7 pounds... yikes! I think if I make it a few more weeks he will be an 8 lb baby- not uncommon on my side of the family.
I've gained 35 lbs so far - and 8 of that was in the last 2 weeks! I now weigh 199 -haha! But I'm 6" tall so I'm not that huge. It also seems I might have a bit more amniotic fluid than most women, so my doctor is monitoring the baby twice a week to make sure he isn't stressed. So far his heart rate has been normal. Better to be safe than sorry in this case, even if I have to go in twice a week. Argh. How fun.
We have mostly everything for William except for a few odds and ends - going to pick up the diaper table today and then we are having the rest delivered. Then we are set! Will post a pic of the crib decorated once it is finished. It's a mini-crib since we will likely be sharing our large bedroom with the baby for the first year. But there's still lots of room as our apt is pretty spacious.
I'm finally on maternity leave; left work last week for 4 months.Yahoo! I have pretty bad swelling in my feet and calves, and sitting in a chair all day was getting pretty unbearable so I left a few weeks early. My doctor has been monitoringnme closely to make sure it doesnt turn into preeclampsia. so far no high blood pressure or other signs. I'm wearing old lady compression socks today (ick). Going to try to walk every morning and then swim a bit to control it. It can be pretty uncomfortable otherwise. But all in all, my pregnancy has been good and I've really enjoyed feeling the baby kick and have had loads of energy in the last two trimesters, so I can't complain.
Looking forward to meeting William soon!
