plus size and pregnant !

[JAJuly2013]

Had an ultrasound yesterday at 35+2 and my little girl is estimated to weight 6 pounds 6 ounces. Glad she is growing well. The US tech estimated if I go 40 weeks then she could be 8.5-9 pounds. Wow! That doesn't surprise me because thanks to my diabetes I figured she would be a bit bigger (plus she is my 2nd baby which they say they tend to be bigger than first babies. My son was 7.04 and I had GD when pregnant with him).

She is thankfully still head down and facing my spine so I was very happy to hear that. She had her little knee tucked up to her chest. LOL SIlly girl, that can't be comfortable!

Hope everyone is doing well!

 

[Mummafrog]

Hello ladies! It's been quiet here, thought I'd update.

Had our final growth scan today at 37+3, she is measuring perfectly on track and estimated weight is currently 6lbs 11oz Everything looks healthy so we're all go for the home birth So happy and proud of her. She licked her lips while we were looking at her face on the scan, it was soo cute!

Been having strong BH's while walking and some cramp pains and can just feel everything stretching and softening down there as she starts to engage, very exciting. Just got to get a few last bits sorted and we'll be ready for whenever she comes

How is everyone getting on?? X

 

[imogenwanted]

How exciting your so close to meeting your baby's xx
I'm 23 weeks to day still just look fat. In I'm spain this week but very hormonal and wish I was at home the weather has been nicer in uk!!

 

[bubblz82]

I am 36 weeks. Only put on 7.5lb. Baby is a happy healthy 6lb 4oz. I have soft cervix and could go early ;-) we will see lol

 

[MommyCandice]

I am 23 weeks 4 days. Everything is going well and its almost v-day yay so excited. Little man is getting very active in there. Such a wonderful feeling. I am hoping in the next month to start buckling down and washing the clothes I have from ds1 to see what I still need for the baby so I can get organized. Had a great victoria day l9ng weekend with oh at his parents but very glad to be back home. Starting to enjoy this warmer weather but not sure I am looking forward to the humidity of summer. I hope you all are doing well.

 

[JAJuly2013]

Hi Ladies
Glad to hear everything is going well for everyone.

I'm 37 weeks 1 day and I'm so uncomfortable! My feet all of a sudden swelled up on friday and have stayed that way ever since inspite of drinking tons of water, elevating them, icing them, etc. So annoying!

I have my final growth scan this week, on friday. The last scan at 35 weeks showed she was approx 6 pounds 6 ounces. Can't wait to see what she weighs this week. Up until the 3rd tri I had not gained 1 pound and now I'm up about 10.

My last OB appt showed my cervix was getting soft but I had not dilated at all. Bummer! I have had lots of BH this weekend though so I'm hoping something happens next week. I'm so done being pregnant!

 

[bubblz82]

Jajuly. Keep me posted. Sounds like I am softer than you as fingertip was admitted over a week ago. Getting period pains. Doctor thinks I will go early. But having read posts I know I can go over.

 

[JAJuly2013]

Jajuly. Keep me posted. Sounds like I am softer than you as fingertip was admitted over a week ago. Getting period pains. Doctor thinks I will go early. But having read posts I know I can go over.

Will do - good luck!! it's so exciting to be so close. Hoping these BH will turn into something next week. I have been feeling occasional pain in my cervix but not sure if it's enough to dilate me.

 

[bubblz82]

I think I am getting the bh. My midwife and doctor want me to hold of until next week. It definitely is a slow process. Boring too lol my bp is high so I am to rest

 

[JAJuly2013]

I think I am getting the bh. My midwife and doctor want me to hold of until next week. It definitely is a slow process. Boring too lol my bp is high so I am to rest

Have you had high BP through out your pregnancy or did it just start?

 

[bubblz82]

I think I am getting the bh. My midwife and doctor want me to hold of until next week. It definitely is a slow process. Boring too lol my bp is high so I am to rest

Have you had high BP through out your pregnancy or did it just start?

Bp has been up for 2weeks now. It was ok today but they keeping an eye on it. Swelling is worse especially my hands and nose lol
Pains got stronger there but have calmed down again. Hope I can hold off until Monday then have my baby lol

 

[Jess812]

Well ladies.. heres to been 39 weeks pregnant!!

7 days to go.. But im betting he will be late!

 

[sethsmummy]

hi ladies can i join you all

I am very plus size... when i got my bfp i was 20 stone 8lb and in a uk size 26. I have problems with BP during pregnancy and i know its going to hit me early this time as i had a health check last month and it was borderline ok so wont take long to go up no doubt.

xx

 

[JAJuly2013]

Hello ladies!
38 weeks pregnant and my dr says he will induce me next week! AHHH! Can't wait! Going in tomorrow for an ultrasound to check and see how big she is (due to my diabetes).
been having some BH and some cramping feeling. Occasional pain in my cervix. Hope she comes this week!

Hope you lovely ladies are doing well!

 

[imogenwanted]

Good luck ladies xxx

 

[MommyCandice]

So just got back from my ob appointment. Baby is healthy and growing well. I have finally gained a few pounds. I have to go for my gd test in 3 weeks and see him again on june 26. They are going to tie my tubes like I asked and the date is set for sept 10th at 730 am so glad to finally have a date!!!

 

[maisie78]

hi ladies can i join you all

I am very plus size... when i got my bfp i was 20 stone 8lb and in a uk size 26. I have problems with BP during pregnancy and i know its going to hit me early this time as i had a health check last month and it was borderline ok so wont take long to go up no doubt.

xx

Hi I have just found out I am expecting baby no.2 and am around the same weight as you. It was a huge shock as although we weren't taking precautions we thought we had avoided ov. Best guess is I am around 5 weeks and due end if Jan beginning if Feb. We weren't going to try properly until later in the year when I had at least got a couple of stones off. But hey ho best laid plans and all that

I am really happy but also nervous about going for my check in appointment. I was very plus size with my last baby and didn't encounter very much negativity but I am still not looking forward to it. Have you been to the midwife yet?

Hope you are well and enjoying it so far.

 

[sethsmummy]

hi ladies can i join you all

I am very plus size... when i got my bfp i was 20 stone 8lb and in a uk size 26. I have problems with BP during pregnancy and i know its going to hit me early this time as i had a health check last month and it was borderline ok so wont take long to go up no doubt.

xx

Hi I have just found out I am expecting baby no.2 and am around the same weight as you. It was a huge shock as although we weren't taking precautions we thought we had avoided ov. Best guess is I am around 5 weeks and due end if Jan beginning if Feb. We weren't going to try properly until later in the year when I had at least got a couple of stones off. But hey ho best laid plans and all that

I am really happy but also nervous about going for my check in appointment. I was very plus size with my last baby and didn't encounter very much negativity but I am still not looking forward to it. Have you been to the midwife yet?

Hope you are well and enjoying it so far.

hey hun

congratulations!! well we were actively ttc but thought it would take much longer as ds2 took 16 months... so we were shocked after just 6 months.

i had a lot of negativity about my weight last time round so holding off for another few weeks this time round. I ont be going in until im around 10/11 weeks ( we dont get seen here till 10 weeks anyway)

have you thought about when you are going to the gp/midwife?



MommyCandice - gla you got a date hun xx

 

[JAJuly2013]

Hello all, Today I am 38+6 and I'm being induced @ 39+2 which is Wed, June 4th. I'm super excited! I sure hope things go smoothly. My baby girl was estimated to weigh about 8 pounds as of last Wednesday. It will be interesting to see how much she actually weighs.

Hope all is going well with everyone! Welcome to all the newbies!

 

[Mummafrog]

Wow JAjuly, good luck darling! I hope you have a beautiful, smooth birth and wonderful early days with your baby

Welcome newcomers, congratulations on your little beans

I'm 39+2 today, my last scan at 37 weeks showed everything was perfect and still haven't developed any complications so we're going ahead with the home birth. Just waiting it out really now I am getting quite impatient from all the cramps and niggles I will admit.. but I'm trying to enjoy the days. One of my birth partners wouldn't be able to be here if baby came before Tuesday so that's helping me be patient haha!