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[quote=Anonymous]I didn't read all of the responses, so apologies if this thread went off on a tangent. I had a big first baby--9lbs, 13oz and so my doctor recommended a 36 week ultrasound for number 2 because a big first baby is one of the highest predictors of a big second baby. the ultrasound sound said he was 7.5lbs. I had been measuring ahead for the entire pregnancy, and so we decided to induce a little early--ultimately only about 4 days because i was on the fence about whether it was necessary or not. the baby was 8lbs, 7oz, which means that the ultrasound was pretty close to accurate if you assume a .5 lb weight gain per week. i had bad tears both times, but the recovery for both has been fine and, to me, preferable to a c-section's recovery. my suggestion to you is to be prepared for a big baby, but know that a big baby doesn't mean you are destined for a c-section. plus, big babies often have some real benefits once they're out! good luck to you![/quote]
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