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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I dont understand so Im venting. I am 35.5 weeks and the ultrasound tech said the baby is estimated at 6.8 lbs and is in the 73rd percentile and I am worried about baby getting larger. The high risk Dr I see ( I only saw him once for a consult and continued seeing him. But the only thing that would potentially make me hgih risk is that I just turned 37, but that doesnt neccesarily mean anything as I have had no complications) said that while the head is measuring over 90% the abdominom is not, which is good becuase that correlates with shoulder width (which is the real issue they would look for when discernign possibity of baby getting stuck.)

Anway, the Ultra soundtech also mentioned that according to the stats I'd be on track to deliver a 7 1/2 lb baby at full term (40 weeks). How is that even possible if the baby is 6.8 now and is supposeedly supposed to gain a few ounces each week and I still have 4 to go at least? Hopefully I am just missing somthing here.

There has been no talk of inducing early or anything and I have heard of other drs who do this as a precaution. In past appts, Dr has felt that spontanous labour is the safest thing and would be comfortable with me even going until 41 weeks but not past. I also asked about the age thing and risks of going over, and he said not the case for me. Anywa, I dont know if he has changed his tune since yesterday - it still isnt clear, but he said there is time and we'll watch closely and the good news is I'll get another scan at 37 1/2 weeks so perhaps he'll change his tune if baby is really getting bigger or something.

I am small and worry that a large birth weight, paired with a tiny pelvis would not be good for going past 40 weeks especially! Afraid of baby getting stuck, forceps, emergency c and all that good stuff. Hopefully if this were the case, we could plan for a c before during L&D rather then rushing into an emergency?

I understand that I am not a Dr and  there is so much to consider in all of this that I do not know, and I dont want to push an induction simply out of anxiety. I'd love to just trust my Dr while continuing to ask these questions as they come up. I dont know whats right - there are risks on either side. Waiting to full term 40 weeks, or even past term and having large baby that gets stuck or emergency or even worse. Or induction at 39 weeks or something and that leading to issues for the baby too.

I dont know what I am really even asking h ere - perhaps just panicking during these last few weeks. I also havent had a cervical checks yet - he said the size of pelvis is what determines issues more then that. Have any of you been in similar situaiton and all turn out ok? Like similar birth weight around 36 weeks and deliver naturally?? Or get induced? Trying to relax and tap into calming vibes - not easy for me! lol

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This is your first? Asking not snarkily but it really sounds like anxiety about labor and delivery talking and this is the issue that's making it manifest.

Obligatory standard disclaimer that ultrasound measurements are not precise and blah blah but to your second paragraph point, if your baby is measuring at roughly 6.8 lbs now (108.8 oz) then gaining roughly a few ounces a week (~3 oz) for four weeks is pretty consistent with a 7.5 lbs birthweight (120 oz). Even gaining a half pound (8 oz) a week would give you a 8.8 lb baby, which is considered normal and just under the cut-off for LGA (large for gestational age). Your baby would have to be over 90th percentile to be considered LGA at any week of gestation so right now, with a perfectly normal measuring 73rd percentile baby, it just sounds like you're borrowing trouble.[/quote]

Yes that is what my partner said to me. That this is anxiety speaking. Totally. I really appreciate the insight here!!
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