36 weeks (part deux)

My ultrasound went well! I finally have a better picture of little d's profile and an estimate of his size. Let's do the cute one first:

Look at his little nose! So sweet! They were also able to determine that the umbilical cord is not around his neck. He kept trying to grab it and put it in his mouth. Gross, yes, but better than having it strangle him. I was surprised that he IS in position--head down, feet up. Feet way up, actually. He's kicking my ribs as I type this.

And then there's his size. Dresden is already bigger than any of my mom's babies and all of my nieces and nephews. Already. According to Thursday's estimate, he's 7lbs 4oz. That means he's on track to weigh more than 9 pounds by his due date. Thankfully, everything is measuring a bit ahead of that. I was technically 36 weeks and 2 days when the ultrasound was done, but he measured closer to 38 weeks. That doesn't mean he'll necessarily come two weeks early, but I'm extra hopeful now, especially since I'm starting to "make progress." (See previous blog.)

Dallas bets that Dresden will be born around July 12 and weigh 8 lbs 10oz. I'm still thinking he'll be born closer to the 17th, and I have no idea how much he'll weigh. I just pray it's less than 10lbs.