Congratulations! You've got what is officially considered a full-term baby, even with three weeks to go. That doesn't mean he's finished growing — in fact, he's still packing on about a half pound a week (at this age, the average fetus weighs about 6.5 pounds). That makes it a little crowded in your uterus, so he’s probably not kicking as much, though he’s probably stretching, rolling a bit, and wiggling. Right now, your little superstar is busy rehearsing for his big debut, inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid (to get the lungs ready for that first breath), sucking his thumb, blinking, and turning from side to side.
Had my dr appt today: measuring 37 cm (good!). I still haven't gained weight in the last month, but BB1 has so that's all that matters. Still movin' & groovin' as best we can and having no (real) complaints to speak of.
I wouldn't worry about the weight gain as long as you're measuring right on target. I only gained 4 1/2 lbs in the last 10 weeks with William.
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