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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Both of mine were overdue and had extra scans right around the due date. Both were estimated around 9 lbs. The first was just under 8 and the second was 10.5

I remember the estimates get less reliable the closer you are to 40 weeks because of the head position, but I don't know how reliable 36 weeks may be. Probably better than mine a day or so before each was born.

I induced the first at 40w1d and it was not a good experience so I asked to hold out a little longer with the second (expecting to have a similar sized baby). I went into labor overnight right before I was scheduled for an induction at 40w5d. The labor/delivery experience better, however, there were issues for the baby and me due to size.

Doctors told me they would never have me go 40w again if I had more kids. In my case "prediction of big baby" would be based on previously very big baby and measurements.[/quote]

What was the issue with your induction? Was it just very painful?[/quote]

Neither the baby nor I tolerated it well. It was intense and painful (which I’m sure describes most labor ;) ) but there were particularly difficult parts. There were issues with the epidural because of the speed. The baby was in distress and needed vacuum extraction and then became jaundiced. None of these things were so awful or risky, I just wanted to try to avoid it the second time.

I should say I have fast labors and that was another reason they said they would recommend against 40 w in the future.

Interesting point about boys above, my 10.5 boy’s shoulders were definitely the problem! I would have been better off with a c section. He had mild shoulder distortia and was fine.[/quote]

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