Almost there! I cannot wait...this kid is literally hurting me! I went to the doctor on tuesday to get a check up and go over my test results. The good news is that I do not have preeclampsia. However my iron and potassium levels were a little on the low side and my protein was a little on the high side. Since my blood pressure has been all over the place the doctor said that they will just keep monitoring my blood pressure at each visit and if anything changes in the meantime to just call or go in. My doctor thinks that because I am nearing the end my levels may just be related to that. So I am eating a banana or 2 a day and also taking an iron suppliment. I knew something was up because I was feeling so tired and sick the last week or so. I have gained a total of 26 lbs so far and my doctor seems to think I shouldn't gain more that 35 total. Even though the number on the scale is a little scary to me, she says I am doing very well with my weight.
My sister-in-law found a growth chart on line and according to Will's last ultra sound he should be measuring in the 90th percentile now. That is one big boy!! I believe at 28 weeks he was just under 4 lbs and average is 2 lbs 10 oz. I already have a couple of friends booking trips to come and meet our little Will. I am excited to be off work for a little over 3 months to be able to spend all that time with my little guy. I also arranged his newborn pics with my friend Chelsea who did our maternity pics. I am sure I will still take some of my own, but you never know how tired and up for it I will be when the time actually comes. After all I can never have enough pictures of him :)
36 weeks
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