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[Hann12]

Good for you to refuse induction! It's scare mongering to say he's big when they really don't know. The scans can be 2 pounds out either higher or lower but in general they over estimate. Also babies grow at different rates so you might find that when its born its just under 8 and either the scan was out or his growth just slowed down. That's the bad thing about scans, they are inaccurate for a lot if people and they scare you.
I've only had the 12 and 20 week one this time so I have no clue how big this baby is but they were wrong by 2 pounds with my DD (predicted just under 8 pounds and she was just under 6) so I see no point in having another.
In general unless you have a medical condition like GD your baby will be born the right size for you to birth naturally so try not to let their stats scare you.

 

[CupcakeBaby]

What is spd? And hann im gonna cross my fingers im in the small percent that goes early lol. At my 32 week scan he was already 4lbs 8oz so by now he should be a pretty good size. If I delivered at 37 or 38 weeks hed probably b a pretty good sized bebe. But thats up to him as I refuse to get induced unless he is wayyy overdue.

My lady was 4lb 8oz at my 32 week scan too.

I don't want to be induced until close to 42 weeks unless there's a medical reason.

 

[VmrsbabcockV]

Good for you to refuse induction! It's scare mongering to say he's big when they really don't know. The scans can be 2 pounds out either higher or lower but in general they over estimate. Also babies grow at different rates so you might find that when its born its just under 8 and either the scan was out or his growth just slowed down. That's the bad thing about scans, they are inaccurate for a lot if people and they scare you.
I've only had the 12 and 20 week one this time so I have no clue how big this baby is but they were wrong by 2 pounds with my DD (predicted just under 8 pounds and she was just under 6) so I see no point in having another.
In general unless you have a medical condition like GD your baby will be born the right size for you to birth naturally so try not to let their stats scare you.

Yeah the way I see it is im not gonna get induced cuz im uncomfortable that's selfish I think..even if hes a good size im not gonna make him come out early just for my sake..and I am only having this one baby so I only get to do the pregnant thing once! I might as well go all the way and give my son the best chance. If he decides he is ready though and comes early I would definitely not complain tho lol

 

[Hann12]

I know its always nice if they make a surprise early appearance from their own doing. I'm in a fair bit of pain ow too so I sympathise but I was much worse with DD and I held on and she came naturally in her own time 4 days overdue (although it was actually labour on the 3rd day). My MW at the time told me that in her experience most first time mums are 4 days overdue which was correct for me. I have since heard that its actually more like 7 days but from all the friends and people I've known on BnB I think thats a bit exaggerated, sure some people go 12 days and need to be induced but most seem to be between 40-41 weeks so hopefully that helps.
I'm just keep mentally adding another week to my countdown which although is a bit depressing I figure I'd prefer to be realistic and not get upset when the DD comes and goes and he/she still isn't here.

 

[JaysBaby]

Ok so I've gone in preterm labor 3 times and it was stopped all 3 times with meds... When I would get contractions they would start at the top of my belly(by ribs) and slowly work their way down.. Over the last 2 days I have had a mild backache(I figured it was due to my scoliosis) anyway since yesterday day I get this tightening but it's only from my belly button down to the bottom of my uterus and it feels as if she is balling up..it doesn't hurt but it's getting pretty uncomfortable and starting to bother me I've also had this mild ache all over my belly almost like menstral cramping but it doesn't go away or anything it's constant... Is this what bh contractions feel like? I never had them with my son (who is 5) and I never went into actual labor with him either(induced with pitocin) ... I know I should call my doctor and i will if it doesn't stop.. I just know what they will say.. Every time no matter what the issue they tell me to go to the hospital for a ultrasound, nst and fluids... I have a child my husband works and I'm unable to drive because it makes me go into labor Every. Single. Time. I'm 32w 5 days due may 31st.., has/is anyone else dealt/dealing with this? What was it and what did you do?

 

[jtink28]

morning girls -
feeling better this morning about the C-section. I've decided not to tell anyone in "real life" because of judgment and criticism. 99% of the people I come into contact with have no idea what Crohn's disease is, or how it affects me, so I know they will try to talk me out of a C-section, even though it's medically necessary at this point.

I've just decided to not be one of those women who grieve and grieve for weeks about a failed birth plan, you know? I have a serious chronic disease, and I am lucky enough to be having a baby, no matter how he shows up! I have a close friend who has struggled for years to get pregnant, and has been unsuccessful. so i'm just counting myself lucky right now, no matter how my boy chooses to come into this world. he'll be loved more than anything, C-section or not, you know?

 

[bobbles86]

What is spd? And hann im gonna cross my fingers im in the small percent that goes early lol. At my 32 week scan he was already 4lbs 8oz so by now he should be a pretty good size. If I delivered at 37 or 38 weeks hed probably b a pretty good sized bebe. But thats up to him as I refuse to get induced unless he is wayyy overdue.

Hi hun, with my last baby the growth scan said 4lbs 6 at 29 weeks... they told me to expect a 12-13lber maybe even bigger... my baby was born at 39 weeks weighing just over 9lbs... not a small baby but not mahoosive like they said.. don't listen to them they can be so wrong.

 

[Hann12]

Jtink I think that's the best way to view it, it's out of your control, now you just need to concentrate on making the experience you do have the best it can be for you and your husband and baby. Please don't get upset about it though. As for telling other people its no ones business so just go with how you feel. It will be fine though

 

[Babee_Bugs]

awww Jtink ... You have every right to feel disheartened etc...

I cant have a "Au Natural birth" because of my medical condition (ruptured brain aneurysm, its only coiled and even when i go to the toilet for a number 2, i cant strain, if me and OH have love making, i have to be careful when i orgasm!, so pushing a baby out is noooooo way in this world at all possible) and to be honest its shite!, id love to swish about in a water pool and feel everything and push my baby out lol...
But unfortunately the reality is i cant! and its not because i dont want too, its because for the safety of me and my baby... and no matter how there come into this world there are still loved and treasured

My mum and a few friends keep making my eyes water, by saying "hey at least you dont have to risk tearing or having to be cut down there, because that bloody hurts!!!" It makes me cringe and everytime i think hmmm yeh i feel pretty glad im having a section lol

When i was told that i may have to be knocked out, because my platelets are falling and there maybe too low for a spinal, bluerghhh i just sat and cried i dont want to miss her very first moments, i want to hold her straight away etc etc... But if its safer, then i cant really argue

 

[VmrsbabcockV]

I know its always nice if they make a surprise early appearance from their own doing. I'm in a fair bit of pain ow too so I sympathise but I was much worse with DD and I held on and she came naturally in her own time 4 days overdue (although it was actually labour on the 3rd day). My MW at the time told me that in her experience most first time mums are 4 days overdue which was correct for me. I have since heard that its actually more like 7 days but from all the friends and people I've known on BnB I think thats a bit exaggerated, sure some people go 12 days and need to be induced but most seem to be between 40-41 weeks so hopefully that helps.
I'm just keep mentally adding another week to my countdown which although is a bit depressing I figure I'd prefer to be realistic and not get upset when the DD comes and goes and he/she still isn't here.

With as much oain as I am feeling and all the pressure in my pelvis I have no idea how on earth he can stay in there a whole month longer! :/ im miserable already blegh

Jtink sorry about your section..but at least your lady bits will be more intact than all of ours!

 

[BellaRosa8302]

Jays baby - I don't have any advice for you since this is my first. My BH just make my whole belly go hard and uncomfortable - not painful. I hope it all works out for you though!!!

 

[pinktiara]

I was induced after a week with my first because that's as long as they let you go here and it didn't work and he went into distress so they had to cut him out. I was devastated but as long as baby is happy and healthy that's all that matters. There is so much emphasis on size when your pregnant my son was always off the charts and they even went as far as to tell me to feed him less now hes tall and skinny at 3 so it didn't mean that much. I can understand in some situations where it would be a concern but really I hate when drs freak out patients especially when its the first baby its all guidelines they follow but not all baby's are equal. It's so true your baby can be engaged for weeks and you can still go over I had that with my first.

 

[Hann12]

I know its always nice if they make a surprise early appearance from their own doing. I'm in a fair bit of pain ow too so I sympathise but I was much worse with DD and I held on and she came naturally in her own time 4 days overdue (although it was actually labour on the 3rd day). My MW at the time told me that in her experience most first time mums are 4 days overdue which was correct for me. I have since heard that its actually more like 7 days but from all the friends and people I've known on BnB I think thats a bit exaggerated, sure some people go 12 days and need to be induced but most seem to be between 40-41 weeks so hopefully that helps.
I'm just keep mentally adding another week to my countdown which although is a bit depressing I figure I'd prefer to be realistic and not get upset when the DD comes and goes and he/she still isn't here.

With as much oain as I am feeling and all the pressure in my pelvis I have no idea how on earth he can stay in there a whole month longer! :/ im miserable already blegh

Jtink sorry about your section..but at least your lady bits will be more intact than all of ours!

I know you think you can't but you can! I had 2 slipped discs in my back, HG and SPD and I made it to 4 days overdue because that was best for the baby. If you can last until 36 weeks you can manage a bit longer, especially if its just you and you can relax and just do what makes you comfortable.

 

[lpjkp]

Eugh, awake all night with period pain last night and cramping in my lower tummy and back on and off. ..What's that all about?!

Thankfully it seems to have eased for now. ..I'll see what midwife says this afternoon x

 

[kezziek]

Hope it went well with the midwife lpjkp? I get a lot of period pain on and off and uncomfy braxton hicks too. Hope they have settled down for you xxx

 

[lpjkp]

The midwife went okay kezzie
..he's really low and head down but not engaged at all...I couldnt believe it, im already so uncomfortable!

Theyve been coming on and off all day. ..we've travelled 3 hours north to spend a week with my husbands parents, so im hoping nothing comes of it all...I just think its my body playing tricks on me, but it bloody hurts x

 

[TTCBean]

Anyone have pressure in their bums? I feel crampy and have lots of lower back ache... when I bend I get pressure in my bum and crotch!

 

[jtink28]

just had my baby shower at work....the girls at work went overboard!!!
we go EVERYTHING off our registry, and so much other fun stuff, plus loads of cash and gift cards. it was amazing.

 

[TTCBean]

That's awesome jtink!!!! I got nothing off my registry at my baby shower so I went through last Sunday and used a 10% off coupon and bought almost everything lol!

 

[jtink28]

ttc, NOTHING off your registry?? that's terrible!!! what did people bring you??