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Hi ladies,

Back from my scan. :) She's a bigg'un - but not too big luckily.

7lb 14oz they recon, so at full term she'd be about 9lb.

That being said, these scans can be mega wrong - so who knows really!
 
I was told Inver was going to be 10lb. She was born at 40+5 at 7-14 so we had to go out buy newborn clothes
 
Doh posted to early.

So they scans can be mega out, I've be told to expect another bruiser at 36 weeks this one measured 7-3. So I'm going they are wrong
 
Eh, I'm not trying any eviction methods (actually I want him to stay in at least until his due date) but that article was just an op ed piece. There was no research cited and it used the word "may" too much. It's great they want people to wait until 39 weeks, but I didn't read anything convincing in there. Every birth may result in a c-section. Waiting for a baby to get "bigger" does not equal "more developed." A "heavier" brain does not mean "smarter." Doctors have defined "full term" based on medical research indicating a baby's lungs and body HAVE fully developed. There's absolutely nothing wrong with choosing to wait, but I don't see any convincing evidence that there is a substantially greater risk to a full term baby born before 39 weeks either.
 
Cupcake: Our LOs are measuring the same! I'm hoping they are wrong about the size...

Mahem: That makes me feel so much better! I hope they are wrong for you too. :)
 
i hope they're wrong for me, too. my boy measured 7lb9oz at 36 weeks, and the doctors all think he'll be well over 9lbs.
they're going to let me try a vaginal, but they're thinking i will end up with a section. poop. so i hope he's not as big as they say...
 
My dates at there's don't match up and never have. Now they are freaking that baby is weeks ahead of what it should be!
 
And seriously what does period pain feel like....? For a normal person?
 
Personally I don't agree with the induction methods like castor oil, clary sage before 39 weeks, cohosh etc. There are studies that show that they can result in fetal distress and personally I don't think it's worth risking that over waiting a tiny but longer. You wait for 37 weeks, does the extra 3/4 really make such a difference?!
I think DTD and walking, bouncing etc are all fine as they are natural and therefore harmless.
Just my opinion but I think anyone thinking of doing anything other than natural things should have a good read up on it and see whether they think its worth the risk just to get the baby out early.
Labour starts naturally when the baby sends a signal to the mother that its ready and developed to come out. Therefore waiting for it to happen is obviously the best choice unless you or the baby have a medical condition which dictates otherwise.
Just my opinion though ;)
 
Cupcake - forgot to say yay for the scan and yes they can be out so! Your little one will be perfect though ;)
 
I agree ladies.

I admit I'm a little nervous of her getting 9lb+ but she'll do what she does, and I really want her to decide when she's coming.

I just hope it's closer to 40w than 42! I want to cuddle her!!!
 
they're not going to let me go past 40 weeks because of my other health issues.

but i seriously agree cupcake...i'm getting nervous that he'll be huge!! lol
 
Hann: Some induction methods just make me shake my head. The things women will do! I would personally be nervous about ingesting anything based on wives' tales. Makes me a bit nauseated just thinking about it...why would someone willingly drink that stuff?? LOL
AFM, if I get overdue I think I'll stick to bouncing on a ball, going for a walk, or talking about my OB going on vacation. ;)
 
Mighty - I feel the same - just yuck!!

Jtink - you have a medical condition so that's different :)

Cupcake - if its any help they think that growth slows almost to a stop at 40 weeks so she shouldn't grow too much more if you do go overdue. The scan was out for me by nearly 2 pounds last time too :)
 
hann, i agree. the doc told me that once baby hits 40 weeks, growth slows a ton - they don't keep gaining a half pound a week like they did before.
honestly, i'm relieved i won't go past 40 weeks.
i've come to the point where i've accepted i might need a section, and feel at peace about however the baby gets here. i just want him here and healthy.
man, we are all so done being pregnant!!! :)

i had a friend who drank castor oil at 40 weeks to try and get her baby to come. her baby didn't come - but she just got diarrhea really bad. haha! it's beyond me why people do dangerous things because they're sick of being pregnant. i'm sick of it too but i can grin and bear it!!! :)
 
MightyMom said:
Eh, I'm not trying any eviction methods (actually I want him to stay in at least until his due date) but that article was just an op ed piece. There was no research cited and it used the word "may" too much. It's great they want people to wait until 39 weeks, but I didn't read anything convincing in there. Every birth may result in a c-section. Waiting for a baby to get "bigger" does not equal "more developed." A "heavier" brain does not mean "smarter." Doctors have defined "full term" based on medical research indicating a baby's lungs and body HAVE fully developed. There's absolutely nothing wrong with choosing to wait, but I don't see any convincing evidence that there is a substantially greater risk to a full term baby born before 39 weeks either.
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I can send you over a number of research articles later from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in the UK if you're interested. Merely pasted that link as it's a large campaign in the US. x
 
I agree jtink, it would be nice if the baby came at 40 weeks bang on but I'm not going to cry about a few days - and I am in pain with sciatica and a slipped disc so its not exactly a bed of roses for me lol ;)
 
Hann can I suggest you try bio freeze. It's herbal and safe in pregnancy (both chemist and consultant ok'd it) I swear by the stuff it is utterly amazing
 
Oh thanks so much, I've never heard of it but will definitely take a look - I'll try anything!!
I've currently got something called Alleviate which is a bit like deep heat so it goes hot rather than cold. Its tingly. It doesn't really take the pain away though.
 
Just emailed my husband and asked him to pick me some up! :)
 
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