Long, Tall Texan

So the title is a throw-back to an older Lyle Lovett song in honor of our impending bundle of joy. We had an unexpected sonogram yesterday (thanks to doctor's orders), and found out that our little fella ain't so little! They told us at the 20-week sonogram that Jameston will be in the upper percentile for length; and we found out yesterday that he's already ahead of the pack on weight, too. 

They think he weighs about 5 1/2 to 6 lbs. already!! According to all my books, babies at 33 weeks are only supposed to weigh around 4 1/2 lbs. or so. At this rate, my doctor is guessing he'll weigh in around 8.5 to 9.5 lbs! We'll have another sonogram before the due date, just to make sure, in my doctor's words, that we have "no surprises." What, like a 12 pound baby?!

He's flexing his arm, as if to taunt us about just how big he is :)

The first thought to cross my mind was (besides the ever-popular question, "And you are still trying to have him naturally?" Thanks...like I have not thought about how that course may be affected) I hope he can wear his cute newborn outfits and fit into those Swaddlers newborn diapers we have, which are made for babies up to 10 lbs.!

Profile and hands view: Awww, all my L&D worries (well, maybe not all) go away when I see this picture. No matter what, he'll be so worth it!