March Munchkins 2017 - calling all March Mummy's to be:)

[broodymrs]

I'm not concerned about a big baby as ds was big and was absolutely fine but I can understand being concerned if you've had normal size babies previously. I'm sure it's fine though, I blame Christmas for our chunky monkeys!

 

[Ellivort]

13 lbs! Holy crap! That's a big baby. Was he super chunky? I love chubby babies...haha.

I would think that all of your babies measuring a bit big is a good thing. I know they don't want them too big, but better than small right?

My guy is on the small side, but in the healthy range...so they're not concerned yet. I have another growth scan on February 8th. I can't believe I'll be 35 weeks by then.

We're so close!!!

I dunno, I imagine he must have been. However, he is extremely thick boned. Biggest skeletal frame I've seen. Def a linebacker. DD is built like him. I'm fairly petite. I can't even fathom a 13 lb baby lol.

 

[Ellivort]

They say they put on about 1/2 a lb a week at this point so that only works out around 9lbs at 40 weeks elivort. I don't trust growth scans in the slightest. My DD was measuring average, sometimes a week behind and she was 8lb 13oz at 38 weeks lol

Thanks. that is reassuring. 9lbs sems ok, sorta lol. DD was early and 6-1 so that's what I have to compare too. Had she gone term I bet she'd have been 8 lbs.

I just want her to be healthy. My OB seems frantic over the size and is making me have extreme anxiety about it!

 

[mirandaprice]

Growth scans are just estimates, weight varies. If one part of baby is measuring large it'll throw off the entire estimate. For ex, if baby had a large head but everything else is normal, baby will measure big.

 

[Ellivort]

Growth scans are just estimates, weight varies. If one part of baby is measuring large it'll throw off the entire estimate. For ex, if baby had a large head but everything else is normal, baby will measure big.

Everything was measuring either 34+5 or 35, so roughly similar. It will be interesting to see if there is much change between last tues and this coming tuesday's scans.

I have moments where I relax as i hear others talk about there baby measuring large, but overall its anxiety central. I hope I have more details and info after the second scan and the OB appt. I know I sure have a ton of question for my cocky OB!

 

[bicornbump]

34 weeks today...I can't even believe it!
Their goal for me was to make it to 35 weeks and I think I just might!

I seriously can't believe how soon our munchkins are all going to be here. It's crazy!!! I feel so unprepared.

 

[Ellivort]

I know. Soon we will start to see the labour watches, birth stories and 1st baby pics!

So exciting!!

hoping for a happy, healthy labour and delivery for everyone!

 

[broodymrs]

Getting exciting!

 

[kaylab22]

35 weeks

 

[Ellivort]

Seeing the perinatologist today after lunch, I'm nervous, but looking forward to talking to someone who has answers for me.

When I saw the Ob yesterday he did tell me they checked the cerebral dopplers, not for anemia as the nurse had suspected, but for heart failure because of some edema seen in the head and abdomen.

All was normal with dopplers so HF not a risk anymore and OB thinks its likely "fat" because its hard to tell the difference on U/S.

On the one hand I am glad for them to be cautious and if my my OB hadn't been an overweight doomsdayer the entire pregnancy i'd probably feel more grateful, but some reason I just feel angry because 1) I wasn't informed of anything that was going on and feel I should have been so I could have my husband with me rather than have things dumped on me alone 2) Its my child and have a right to know if any risks or anomalies are seen. Especially since I did try to ask. I know there would be no way to change it either way, but I feel its my right to have my questions answered and not deflected or ignored.

I am hoping the perinatologist is more forthcoming. If things are being done to rule out other things or as a precaution, I want to know. If there is a legitimate risk, I want to know. Don't dick me around!

So far everythng has been normal and baby is very active and healthy aside from being a little large and having 1cm too much fluid, but I have GD so both of those are somewhat expected.

I guess this turned into a bit more like a vent than an update. I've been dealing with a lot of anxiety by being left in the dark

Just really hoping this specialist will let me know the risk factor that something might actually be wrong and also when he suspects I may deliver. I know there is no way to know for sure but I am really worried that my water will break as it did with DD at 36 wks (in 3 wks) and right now babygirl is frank breech, so that wouldn't be good.

To many unknowns and too much waiting! Its making me nuts!

 

[mirandaprice]

I hope the perinatologist can get you some more precise answers, I'd be pretty upset if my ob wasn't forthcoming with possible issues...could you submit a complaint about it perhaps?

 

[bicornbump]

Ellivort- it sounds like you're going through a lot. I'm stressed out just reading about it! I hope you get some answers today!

 

[Ellivort]

The perinatologist totally put my mind at ease. He said he doesn't see or suspect any abnormalities and that Ariya is likely just a bigger baby.

He said its good my fluid has dropped almost 4cm. He is still sending me for scans weekly and I will likely be induced at 38 weeks, but we haven't settled firmly on that. A lot depends on my GD, which has been controlled well until a couple weeks ago when it started to be a bit more of a challenge. She's already bigger, so out of control GD would just contribute to her size, plus all the complications that can arise from having to use too much insulin.

His attitude towards me was completely opposite to the way I feel when I visit my OB. I felt a thousand times better, reassured and informed, after I left.

I'm glad my case is now being handled by him rather than my reg OB.

 

[mirandaprice]

Do you have to see both?

Ive been seeing my regular ob and my perinatologist this entire pregnancy since 12 weeks when I was referred over...my regular ob still makes all final decisions in regards to the birth, the specialist just flags stuff growth wise

 

[sewing_mama]

Hope you're all doing ok ladies.

 

[Ellivort]

Do you have to see both?

Ive been seeing my regular ob and my perinatologist this entire pregnancy since 12 weeks when I was referred over...my regular ob still makes all final decisions in regards to the birth, the specialist just flags stuff growth wise

No my OB said he'd be content to have me taken over by the perinatologist and the perinatologist said she will follow me, so no need to see both. Regardless all are part of the same health group, so I end up having whatever doctor is on shift when i'm in labour.

I think my OB is happy to be rid of me. He's not a fan, and as expressed as much, of people who are pregnant and overweight. So i think he's as happy to dump me as i am to dump him.

 

[bicornbump]

Do you have to see both?

Ive been seeing my regular ob and my perinatologist this entire pregnancy since 12 weeks when I was referred over...my regular ob still makes all final decisions in regards to the birth, the specialist just flags stuff growth wise

No my OB said he'd be content to have me taken over by the perinatologist and the perinatologist said she will follow me, so no need to see both. Regardless all are part of the same health group, so I end up having whatever doctor is on shift when i'm in labour.

I think my OB is happy to be rid of me. He's not a fan, and as expressed as much, of people who are pregnant and overweight. So i think he's as happy to dump me as i am to dump him.

Ugh, he sounds awful! I'm glad the perinatologist is taking over. Sounds like your OB was adding unneeded stress!

I have a growth scan tomorrow. I'm super nervous. I have this feeling he's running out of room. He's all clumped up on my right side under my rib (he's sitting SUPER high). I'm wondering if they'll give me an earlier date than March 13th. I know they don't like to take them any sooner than they have to, but I'm not sure how that works if he's getting super cramped in there.

Also, my tummy is starting to look square! Is this happening/ has happened to anyone else? I think it's because of how high he is sitting...it looks ridiculous though

 

[broodymrs]

My tummy is all kinds of weird shapes! I had a big dip in the middle the other day!

 

[ttc bubby no2]

My tummy is all kinds of weird shapes! I had a big dip in the middle the other day!

I had a big dip the other day too.. I think maybe it is when the baby is more back to back briefly?


Last day of work tomorrow!!! I'm so ready to finish but I think the reality will hit next week that I'm actually having a baby. I'm a little worried about going all the way back to the baby stage again after so long!

 

[Ellivort]

2 wks until my last day of work and it can't come soon enough! i have so much that needs doing and just dont have the energy to work, clean, organize and otherwise do it all!

Another scan and monitoring for me on Monday as well as a review with the perinatologist. Its been two weeks so I'm anxious to see how much she's grown. As 36 wks grows nearer :I ge more and more nervous as that is when my water broke with my daughter. I know not all babies are the same, but it stil has me thinking! DD was born at 6'1 with 4 wks to go so I wonder if her size or fluid contributed to my early rupture of waters .I wasn't monitored at all with her.

As much as I am done with being pregnant i'd like baby girl to bake at least til 38 wks! At the very least please let the waters hold until i finish working!