*** March Mummies *** 29 Boys, 34 Girls, 8 Team Yellow! 46 babies born!!

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Sorry no - had prevaria last time so there was no other route out other than the sunroof ... so had a section but due to his size they did it a bit early to ensure I didn't go into labour as it could have been catastrophic for both of us.

But thats not an issue this time. They wouldn't generally induce due to size over here.
 
omg!! did you have natural with that big? I am worried about being ripped really bad if I have to give natural. I don't want to deal with all those stitches....it frightens me
 
Hi all, I just had a question about how some of you know the babies are measuring large? Is it from the tape measurer they use on your belly at the dr. appointments? I have a dr who never explains anything and I've asked how the baby is growing because I assume he will be big as both my husband and I were big babies but the dr. just says he is growing "fine". Does any of your Dr.'s feel around on your stomach and can tell that way? Or did they tell from your 20 week ultrasound? Thanks to anyone who can answer, I'm so confused!! Lol
 
With Edward I was sent for an extra ultrasound after 30 weeks as my "bump" measurement went from +2 to +6. Then they estimated the weight from the ultrasound.

With this pregnancy I go for an ultrasound every two weeks and they growth chart the fetus. It's based off of head, belly and femur measurements.
 
Meghan - mine is from the fundal measurements (the tape measure on the belly). They say normal is within 2 cm's of what week you are at....so for me being 34 weeks, it should be 32-36, but I am 40 cm instead. The doctor does feel around my belly as well to make sure that he is in the right position. And with having the GD, you are going to have a bigger baby....at your next appointment, I would ask to know your fundal measurement.
 
Just about to go to bed, but I've just been told that Sarah (Twin) is okay, she won't be back on BnB for personal reasons, but she is fine and well. I've had this 3rd hand so don't have any further details but thought I'd pass the message on.
 
glad sarah is ok, hope the rest of her pregnancy goes well!

hope everyone is doing ok and hugs to all with aches and pains:hugs:
 
Thanks for the update on Sarah - glad she is doing ok.

Shell's :hugs: hope you feel better soon and can also get your test done - gastro is awful especially in pregnancy. Look after yourself.

Meghan I am having scans every two weeks at the moment to measure babies growth - my first was actually not that huge (8 pounds 3 ounces at 38 weeks) but they still watch closely cause of being high risk. I will not be allowed beyond 38.5 weeks not so much due to size but also because the placenta is likely to deteriorate after that - its a bit of a fine balance between lung development and placental function. If my baby is over 8 pounds 3 ounces at 38 weeks then I will be persuaded to have a C-section I think - but that is because we have elective C-sections here.

As for my DD she has had me in hospital a couple of times but finds it hard to see me and then leave if I have to be there a few days. She has been in the maternity ward too and is fine with that and asks a lot of questions - it is just a separation issue right now and also being passed around from Mom to Dad to grandparents - life is a bit unstable for her right now. I am hoping things will stabilise a bit when my mother comes and we are all back at home before the baby comes. She has also seen her mother on oxygen and also on a drip and that seems to scare her a bit - she's quite awake to what is going on and speaks about sugars all day long (as in Mom I need some sweets my sugars are low - right before breakfast :))
 
thanks Tankit xxx

Yes i had him naturally! its why i already have a growth scan booked at 37+4 to check on bubs size they will then decide wether to induce me but i tell u now i will be fighting for them too lol cuse i am fed right up already with the pain, spd and everything to be honest!! im just so ready to meet this lil fella now.
Wondering if anyone has had worries with the position of there babies?... im possitive mine is still transverse and causing me this pain in my ribs - his whole back and head seem really high up, he was breech last week, wether he is on his way round i do not know!? but i was looking at the spinning babies website (great for getting baby in right postition) and it says that transverse is not so good at this stage less chance of turning? so now im panicing i may not be able to have a natural birth, i know he has another couple weeks to turn but with the size of him... will he??? hes already measuring 2-3 weeks ahead of dates!! lets hope he makes a last minute flip!

Im glad to hear Sarah is ok xxx
 
Im so glad sarah is ok.

Im finding my girls are a bit unsettled at the moment. Ellie keeps asking if im ok and seems to be worrying about me going in to hospital and Laura is very unsettled at night. She keeps coming into my room to check im still there.

I wish i was having a growth scan. The kept mentioning it a few weeks ago but no mention of it since. I want one :haha: I feel like this baby is much bigger than my other 2 but Laura was only 6lb6oz so logic tells me this 1 isnt going to be huge but who knows :haha:

:hugs: for all that need them xx
 
Shells I am in the same boat with the transverse lie. I can tell when he flips to breech because he starts doing a little dance on top of my bladder and cervix which HURTS! Most times he is content in transverse, which is at least a bit more comfy on the bladder, but as you mention, it's more uncomfortable for the ribs and heartburn issues, etc. I've developed a pretty constant pain on the right side of my back, about middle height (under my ribs). By day's end I'm almost in tears with it. I am guessing he is lying with his weight more to one side or the other and that's what is pulling unevenly on my back, but I dunno. Like you, I'm just READY though I don't want him coming out till it's safe!

We get another scan at 35 weeks and I'm curious to see if they move my due date or talk about inducing, because at 25 they already warned us he'd be a big baby. We shall see.

Hang in there!
 
Thanks Cathryn, I am so relieved to hear Sarah is okay!
 
I'm not sure how you can tell Shell.....I didn't even realize mine flipped from breech to head down. All I know now is that he likes to kick my boob!!
 
Your girls sound cute pinkycat! I guess the end of pregnancy is very unsettling - my poor DD will occassionally be allowed to jump on my lap and then the minute she hurts me she gets into trouble and its not totally her fault.

Wow Shell's that is a big baby to have naturally - surely that means that if he is the same size then you should manage ok this time (maybe not bigger though...)

I know my baby is not moving around much anymore - she kicks but it always feels in the same place. I don't think this one will change her position from here on out (maybe cause she is big - about 35 weeks size if not 36 weeks by now)
 
yeh he took a couple hours to push out mind hahaha we all didnt know why he was taking so long then it all became clear! he was a beast lol.....

I can feel the babies head under my ribs Melissa, its the hardest part - normally id not be able to tell but the shape of my bump says it all when he goes transverse cuse i have this overwhelming pressure on the top of my bump right in my ribs and my bump widens, i also have no pressure at all down below i always know when head down cuse i feel like im walking with a bowling ball between my legs and i cant cross them lol x
 
lol!! at least we are all nearing the end.....the thought of a bowling ball between the legs is not really pleasant! I know I waddle all the time now.......but since I measure full term already, I guess it can't be helped :wacko:
 
I'm definitely waddling these days, both because of size and hip pain (think it's sciatica). The hip pain is almost constant now, even on days where I'm in the office at my desk all day. Bummer!
 
Hi ladies hope your all well,

Ive had my final scan today and he is measuring bang on 5lb 33 weeks today , something tells me hes going to be a biggy for me !!

Have to go back in 2 weeks for one more blood test and if its still abnormal then we will have an induction date for 37 weeks x
 
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