36 Weeks!!!

Today we had our weekly doctor's appointment. We had an ultrasound to measure the baby and track his growth. My doctor giggled and told me " Don't let your little belly fool you, he is a nice size". So far he is 6-6 1/2 poounds and all legs and arms! :) I have 4 more weeks to go and he can gain a pound a week at this point...which would be a scary thought. Ouch! On the bright side, she said his long legs and arms is easier to come out.....and he doesn't have a big head! Yes!!!

We havent had an ultra sound in a very long time, so it was so exciting to be able to see his growth at this point. He was soooo active we couldn't even see his face properly! His little arms were in front of his face, he was kicking and squirming......it was quite exciting. But not so much when I am trying to sleep, which is very hard to come by. His head is down (which is great), but his feet are literally in my ribs! Sometimes, I can see a foot pertruding from the top of my belly.  It feels like he is going to burst through my skin. I make sound effects like "Woooo" or "OOooo" everytime (it never gets old to me). Ahmed and I try to soothe him by putting our hands on his foot to settle him down. It doesn't really work, but feeling his limbs through my belly is so exhilirating!

Happy New Years!