Big baby!

I had an ultrasound late yesterday and it re-confirmed what the last ultrasound (which was 10 weeks ago) said... our baby is a big and tall baby! It is 3lbs 13oz according to their estimates, and at the 83% of height and weight. This means, for its age, it is bigger than 83% of other babies. The baby also slept (somewhat mercifully) through the ultrasound, with a few short periods of moving slightly, yawning, and some light fidgeting. I was a bit concerned it would do its normal calisthenics instead, so taking a nap was a welcome surprise.

It is tucked into a very good position right now- head down, elbows bent, hands near its face, and legs firmly curled up against its abdomen. The technician said that it looks nicely proportioned- good muscles, nice long limbs, plump but not too plump for its age. I have a very average amount of amniotic fluid, which is a good thing although it made seeing the baby's face nearly impossible. Needless to say Matt and I were brimming with pride at our little buddy in there.

Babies in the third trimester gain about a 1/2 lb per week, so at current estimates the baby will be born weighing in around 8 1/2 lbs. This is exactly what Matt weighed at birth!