Hate to burst your bubble but my 8lbs 9oz baby went straight into up to one month
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Kinda glad I have not bought any new born. I was on the bigger side when born, so who knows with this little one.
Edited to add: he was 97% centile for length though, which is what I reckon pushed the bump measurement up. He was in 0-3 very quickly after a stint in up to one monthJust had my 31 week midwife appointment and guess who is measuring above the 97th centile againthey’ve sent me for a scan on Tuesday. I measured above the 97th centile in my last appointment so they referred me for a scan but the baby was all okay! A bit chunky but nothing concerning. I just don’t get it! My OGTT was negative. Am I just giving birth to a giant??
we haven’t bothered with newborn this time around.I’m 31+5 with second baby, all of my fundal height measurements with midwife have been off the charts! No gestational diabetes, we had a private growth scan at 27 weeks (all was okay, bang on average centile his femur length is looong which they don’t worry about). I’ve got an NHS growth scan on Monday. I just think some bumps are bigger even down to the position the baby is in it at the time. I do find it quite a dated way to measure how big the baby is and midwife agreed, it’s not accurate.
My first was always measuring big on the bump and I was constantly being told “oh he’s going to be a big baby”- he was a perfectly average 7 pounds 9 ounces xx
Thank you everyone for the advice!
@QueenKoala our due dates are so close! I think you’re right, the way they measure is so old fashioned. A lot of my weight goes to my abdomen and boobs naturally, so I feel like I had a bit of a belly to begin with. All my private scans have been normal and I also don’t have GD.
everyone who had a bigger baby, were you still able to deliver vaginally? Did they use forceps or anything? I’d like to avoid c section if possible, but will do it if I have to!
also strangely, my baby is big in all aspects but the femur length is less than 50th centile. Nothing concerning but it’s low 40s. It’s the only measurement that’s been lower than average, the head circumference, abdomen, weight and length have all been high.
@QueenKoala our due dates are so close! I think you’re right, the way they measure is so old fashioned. A lot of my weight goes to my abdomen and boobs naturally, so I feel like I had a bit of a belly to begin with. All my private scans have been normal and I also don’t have GD.
everyone who had a bigger baby, were you still able to deliver vaginally? Did they use forceps or anything? I’d like to avoid c section if possible, but will do it if I have to!
also strangely, my baby is big in all aspects but the femur length is less than 50th centile. Nothing concerning but it’s low 40s. It’s the only measurement that’s been lower than average, the head circumference, abdomen, weight and length have all been high.
Has anyone got maternity bras? Is there any particular ones or shops you'd recommend? Am I meant to stop wearing underwired ones?
He fit into upto one month in the hospital, then dropped almost 10% of his weight and was in newborn for a while. I’d take a mix of sizes, and maybe have a couple of each spare in the car so they don’t take up space in your bag but your partner can go and grab them if needed.
i person had a section, but my friend (who is much more petite than me!) delivered a bigger baby vaginally with no issues. Although she went into a spontaneous labour rather than being induced - but she had a water birth, no complications other than a few light grazes that didn’t need stitching.Thank you everyone for the advice!
@QueenKoala our due dates are so close! I think you’re right, the way they measure is so old fashioned. A lot of my weight goes to my abdomen and boobs naturally, so I feel like I had a bit of a belly to begin with. All my private scans have been normal and I also don’t have GD.
everyone who had a bigger baby, were you still able to deliver vaginally? Did they use forceps or anything? I’d like to avoid c section if possible, but will do it if I have to!
also strangely, my baby is big in all aspects but the femur length is less than 50th centile. Nothing concerning but it’s low 40s. It’s the only measurement that’s been lower than average, the head circumference, abdomen, weight and length have all been high.
Just to join in- I’m 31+4 today and also been sent for a growth scan tomorrowThank you everyone for the advice!
@QueenKoala our due dates are so close! I think you’re right, the way they measure is so old fashioned. A lot of my weight goes to my abdomen and boobs naturally, so I feel like I had a bit of a belly to begin with. All my private scans have been normal and I also don’t have GD.
everyone who had a bigger baby, were you still able to deliver vaginally? Did they use forceps or anything? I’d like to avoid c section if possible, but will do it if I have to!
also strangely, my baby is big in all aspects but the femur length is less than 50th centile. Nothing concerning but it’s low 40s. It’s the only measurement that’s been lower than average, the head circumference, abdomen, weight and length have all been high.
. My first baby was biggish- over 8lb and has always tracked over 90th centile so I’m not surprised I’ve another big one on the way!Oooo this is a really good idea I think I’ll do this! I wish I had waited longer to buy baby clothes and pack my hospital bag but type A me wanted everything sorted so I could relax towards the end
Oh wow, I guess it depends on the person then! I’d love a water birth
but I know anything can happen in labour so I’m remaining open mindedI’m 31+3!! I was a big baby tooJust to join in- I’m 31+4 today and also been sent for a growth scan tomorrow
Hope your growth scan goes well! Do they give you pictures at the scans?I had a (an emergency) c section but it wasn’t because of her size, she just didn’t wanna come outThank you everyone for the advice!
@QueenKoala our due dates are so close! I think you’re right, the way they measure is so old fashioned. A lot of my weight goes to my abdomen and boobs naturally, so I feel like I had a bit of a belly to begin with. All my private scans have been normal and I also don’t have GD.
everyone who had a bigger baby, were you still able to deliver vaginally? Did they use forceps or anything? I’d like to avoid c section if possible, but will do it if I have to!
also strangely, my baby is big in all aspects but the femur length is less than 50th centile. Nothing concerning but it’s low 40s. It’s the only measurement that’s been lower than average, the head circumference, abdomen, weight and length have all been high.
most of my friends who have had babies of similar sizes had vaginal deliveries. Also, scans have a fairly wide margin of error as I understand, actually one of my friends was told her baby would be nearly 9lbs but he was just over 7lbs, all based on scans!Awake in hospital in the middle of the night and need somewhere to talk! Came to my 36 week appointment just wanting to know baby's growth was ok and to start talking about midwife led pool births as my pregnancy was so complication free. Then got BP readings of up to 177/110 (was fine two days before) so sent to triage where it's slowly looking like I have signs of preeclampsia.
Labetalol has brought my BP down and me and baby are both still doing fine and while nobody has really spoken to me about it yet, it's dawning on me that baby will be induced at 37 weeks if not before.
I really didn't want unnecessary induction but this feels like a scenario where it would be needed. Crazy how fast everything can change but feeling grateful that my appointment happened to be today!
Labetalol has brought my BP down and me and baby are both still doing fine and while nobody has really spoken to me about it yet, it's dawning on me that baby will be induced at 37 weeks if not before.
I really didn't want unnecessary induction but this feels like a scenario where it would be needed. Crazy how fast everything can change but feeling grateful that my appointment happened to be today!
I was the same induced at a little over 37 weeks. Thought I was going in for a growth scan to be told your checking in after lunch time
it was a whirlwind but it was fine. Yes it can definitely feel very fast and you can get protective that you think they should stay in , but if they are better out they will encourage induction or section . Best of luck get plenty of rest if you canI'm 23 weeks and high risk of pre eclampsia because of age and other factors. Thanks for sharing, I've been reading and it doesn't seem that unusual that everything looks fine and then boom.
Hope everything goes smoothly for you and your baby
Hope everything goes smoothly for you and your baby
Hi I’m unsure if this thread is appropriate .
But I’m in tears I can’t stop thinking badly, I’m struggling to sleep.
My son (15) had a wilms tumour, had chemotherapy and the kidney removed. X-RAY yesterday confirmed he has something in his chest, his oncology doctor is convinced it’s cancer spread and we are floored.
He is thinking positive that it isn’t. But I am preparing for the worst news.
Also I am nearly 12 weeks pregnant. I remember reading somewhere when mum is happy baby is happy etc. I feel down & empty & upset, but I’m trying not too. Because 1) they found it early 2) it can be treated but I just can’t believe I’ve got to witness my poor son go through all that again.
I’ve made the decision life is just cruel.
But I’m in tears I can’t stop thinking badly, I’m struggling to sleep.
My son (15) had a wilms tumour, had chemotherapy and the kidney removed. X-RAY yesterday confirmed he has something in his chest, his oncology doctor is convinced it’s cancer spread and we are floored.
He is thinking positive that it isn’t. But I am preparing for the worst news.
Also I am nearly 12 weeks pregnant. I remember reading somewhere when mum is happy baby is happy etc. I feel down & empty & upset, but I’m trying not too. Because 1) they found it early 2) it can be treated but I just can’t believe I’ve got to witness my poor son go through all that again.
I’ve made the decision life is just cruel.
Goodness. Life really knows how to be a royal tit sometimes. I am so sorry your family is going through this. I think babies are much more resilient - there are women having babies in literal war zones. It is easy to panic about things when social media tells us that if you’re stressed your kid will have anxiety! But I personally don’t believe studies are that thorough and nurture trumps nature once born.
It’s important to be brave for your son and be able to air your fears and worries (just perhaps not to your son - somewhere like here or to a trusted friend). In times like this we have to cling on to hope and it’s easier said than done but try to think of the positive outcome
They’ve found it early. They are rushing him through for a CT scan. That’s the only bit of hope I have. XGoodness. Life really knows how to be a royal tit sometimes. I am so sorry your family is going through this. I think babies are much more resilient - there are women having babies in literal war zones. It is easy to panic about things when social media tells us that if you’re stressed your kid will have anxiety! But I personally don’t believe studies are that thorough and nurture trumps nature once born.
It’s important to be brave for your son and be able to air your fears and worries (just perhaps not to your son - somewhere like here or to a trusted friend). In times like this we have to cling on to hope and it’s easier said than done but try to think of the positive outcome
The M&S body flexifit ones are a dream, no wire but very supportive and £22
I am so, so sorry. Hoping the best for you and your family
I have no idea if this is any comfort, I hope it will be- but during my recent pregnancy, I had some awful stuff happening to me/ in my life and I was dealing with a lot. To the point where I felt horrendously guilty but I’d spend days crying and laying in bed and then feeling even worse that maybe I’d harmed my baby cos this was in early pregnancy when they really push wellbeing at you. My baby was absolutely fine and we have a great bond now, she’s a happy little girl
I wouldn’t worry about that, and would focus on doing the best you can through an awful situation. Could peri natal offer you any help and support? It could even be as something as simple as a support worker to help you with any tricky appointments, or just someone to chat to to get your thoughts out your head
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