Baby Tebault is still measuring big - about 2 and a half weeks ahead of the due date - and perhaps as much as 25% larger than average babies at his age. Our most recent ultrasound showed he's already put on lots of baby fat, and has big chubby cheeks and several chins - so this wasn't a surprise. His heartbeat was chugging along great and when the doc asked if he was moving much, Baby Tebault gave the doc a big kick right on his hand that was resting on my belly.
A chubby baby is a sign of a healthy baby and there is absolutely no concern that he is "too" chubby. This "measuring ahead" has been pretty consistent throughout the pregnancy, however, Baby Tebault may slow down his growth towards the very end of the pregnancy and fall back into a more average size category. Many babies measure ahead and come out an average size, or visa versa. Either way, the baby is healthy and will be here before we know it!
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