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Anonymous
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At 37 weeks, I just had an ultrasound and the fetus is measuring 7 lb 12 oz. That is a big baby!
Not gestational, but husband was 10 lbs being born, but very proud our son has grown so much. I am in shock. Explains the waddling. That sort of information should be disclosed prior to marriage. Now I am glad he is breech and I am scheduled for a C-Section since he could come out over 9 lbs! Sorry, but needed to vent a bit... |
Anonymous
| Keep in mind sonograms are notoriously off. Yes, baby could be 10lbs, but it could also be 6 lbs. 7 lbs 12 oz is about average (I think?) |
Anonymous
| And also keep in mind that unless there's a problem with your pelvis you should be able to birth a 9lb baby. My son was born vaginally 5 weeks ago at 9lbs 4oz. I had minimal tearing and no problems. I'm confused about your rant. You're upset your husband didn't tell you he was a 10lb baby? You're upset you could've had a 9lb baby? |
Anonymous
| Yes, 7lbs, 12oz is average WHEN BABY IS BORN! She's only 37 weeks! Good luck, OP! Since you already have to have a c-section, don't sweat it! |
Anonymous
OP here, my cousin (similar frame) had a 9 pounder and she had major tearing, a long recovery (wasn't cleared for anything until about 10 weeks) and probably should have had a C-section. Thanks to those with some sympathy! I just think it was a little shocking to hear how big he is going to be. I guess I'll be packing 0-3 month coming home outfit! |
Anonymous
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My friend was told her baby would be huge and ended up with a little peanut weighing less than 7 lbs.
I wouldn't trust those estimates for anything. |
Anonymous
| I measured with what they thought was a huge fetus. Baby was born just over 7 pounds. Just know that measurements can be off. |
Anonymous
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i am sure it is shocking to be told you have a big baby. though i think PPs are correct that those estimates are often very incorrect. i am sure it will be interesting for you to see how big your baby ends up being.
it is too bad that your cousin had tearing during her baby's birth. but i think it is important to be aware that sometimes tearing during birth is not related to the size of the baby but rather to other factors, such as mom's position (laying on one's back makes it harder for a baby to get out) or medications (for example an epidural can make it hard for a mom to feel how hard or fast she is pushing which can lead to tearing). |
Anonymous
| I delivered both my kids at 39 weeks. First was 9.4 lbs and second was 9.0 lbs. I'm fairly petite and both were c-section because the first was breech (so same as you) and though the doctor the first time did say it was probably a blessing that he was breech so we had a scheduled surgery, having babies on the larger side both times is really no big deal at all. In fact, I kind of liked it. It's nothing to freak out about at all, especially since you already know you are having surgery. |
Anonymous
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I'm not saying you aren't going to have a big baby, but sonograms showing "large" babies are SOOOO inaccurate. My friend went through this very same fear about a month ago. At around 37-38 weeks, she was told that the baby was measuring big (sonogram put the baby at over 7 lbs). Baby was just over 7.5 lbs.
Of course, this is all moot b/c baby is breech. I also wouldn't put too much weight into your cousin's experience. It will have little/no bearing on your own... |
Anonymous
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My ultrasound was spot-on for size--had one at 36 weeks, my son was born at 37 and was almost 8 lbs. If he'd gone to 40 weeks---ouch! I had some tearing as it was.
Jesus people, OP posted just to vent--give her a break! Way to be supportive. Jerks. |
Anonymous
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OP here, I know every women/pregnancy is different and yes, I agree, I have heard the machines are off quite a bit. But I do have my ultrasounds done at the hospital with a specialist and not my OB, my husband was 10 lbs and I am only 37 weeks. Also, my friend had hers done at the same place and they were only 2 oz off...I'm ok with having a bigger baby. I would have even tried to deliver vaginally. But he is breech, I already have the date/time of delivery and I am ok with everything as long as he is healthy!
Just needed to let it out since it has been occupying most of my thoughts this morning, somewhat shocking, I told my co-workers and they are shocked, making work impossible. I'm good now! Thanks for all the comments 
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Anonymous
THANK YOU
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Anonymous
That's a bunch of BS. Your OB/midwife should provide guidance on when/how hard to push in order to minimize tearing; when the baby's head starts to come out, you stop pushing as hard and start doing little baby pushes. I've had three deliveries, one with no meds, two with an epi, all three on my back and had no tearing. |
Anonymous
| Reading sonograms is an art, not a science. I was told that DC was going to be almost 10 lbs, but DC was born 7.5. That guess was off by a third of the baby's weight. It's a good thing sonographers are not held legally liable for their estimates. |