1. I always thought it was really neat to say that I was 10 lbs 14 oz. when I was born. Then I married a man who was almost 9 lbs at birth. Also a fun weight. However, have you ever heard that a babies size at birth often depends upon it's parents...
2. I am 38 weeks along- I still have 2 weeks until my due date which is not miscalculated because when you do fertility treatments it is certain.
So... I had an ultrasound today because the doctor kept telling me I was measuring big. After the head, abdomen, and femur were measured it was determined that my cute little guy is somewhere around 9.3 pounds (that's 9.3 which is equivalent to 9 lbs, 5 oz)! With two weeks to go. We asked how accurate the machine was and she said that it could be up to a half a pound under that number-but honestly 8 1/2 lbs already!! What have I been eating? So my little guy is not so little but who doesn't want a little chubby newborn!
So what will they do for me? My induction is now scheduled for next Saturday- 9 days away. They can't do it before 39 weeks and that is exactly 39 weeks so hooray for that. So a c-section may be coming my way but that's ok because if I am ever blessed with another child it may be even bigger and a c-section would probably be inevitable!
So here are some cute pics of my little chubby cheeked baby. I think his cheeks are extra chubby because he is a little squished in there but isn't he super cute!! Again, don't pay attention to the strangness of his hand or lumpiness- it is just the ultrasound pics and our scanner. We are anxious but now the end is in sight! Hooray!
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A baby born at 9 or 10 lbs will still seem tiny... My sisters have all had small, small babies (like 4 and 5 pounders) and I bet they would have much preferred to have had a few extra pounds on those babies... small babies can be scary!
I am so excited for you... Enjoy the last few nights - as best as you can! Keep us posted
Yeah! Both of mine were almost 9 lbs and they were both born at 38 weeks on the dot. Hope all goes well, c-section or not. So excited for you!
You sure do know how to make 'em big! LOL. What a precious little guy.
How cute and yes, chubby! :) Good luck! Can't wait to see pictures when he's born!
Even with my c-section schedule you're still going to get your baby first! Can't wait to hear how things go. I had my second to last doctor's appointment today and am feeling really excited and ready for our little guy to come. Today A decided that he was going to name the baby lemonade. That's new.
Feel good. Get some rest. Enjoy holding H before your arms are full of new baby. And ask every possible question about c-sections. One thing that startled me a bit was that there is a bit of a sensation that you can't breath because of the spinal numbness. You can and are. Just don't freak out. Also, take some music (my doc suggested I bring my ipod) to listen to while they are stitching you up. It's kind of a long process and you can get a really queasy feeling and P will leave the room to go be with the baby so you'll be alone for a while. That was my panic moment. Soothing music or conference talks or podcast may help you pass the time. Good luck!
Good Luck. I was induced with Akirah 10 days early and it was a wonderful experience. I am planning on begging the doctor to induce me as soon as they are willing (I think they have the same policy here that they won't do it before 39 weeks).
Good luck on Saturday. Can't wait to see pics of that cute chubby little baby.
a 10 pounder?? Thats 5 times bigger than mine!! Well no matter how big he is he is darling! I hope you are staying comfortable. Wish you well.
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