Has you doctor mentioned inducing you due to the size of the baby or even a c-section? we had a growth ultrasound at 36 wks 3 days. He weighs 6lb 11oz and i know that the weight can vary by a lb or two. The midwife seen me and was going to mention the weight to my Ob and said she wasn't sure if she would want a possible induction or what to do. Im hoping to avoid being induced at all costs unless its absolutely necessary. Im just curious what other ladies have been told if they measured ahead.
Re: Those who have predicted larger babies
My baby was predicted to be big with my first pregnancy. We never discussed induction. Of course, I had contractions in the morning 2 days B4 my due date that weren't doing much. They would have sent me home except I lived 40 minutes from the hospital and there was a snow storm predicted that day. They ended up inducing me just as the storm started.
i was told LO was on bigger side but no induction for me. My mom laughs at the big baby thing cause her biggest was her easiest birth.
Edit: That being said her biggest was 9 lbs 12oz
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at 37 weeks 0 days with my son, the u/s estimated that he already weighed 8lbs 15oz. NO JOKE. I was induced at 39w and he was 10lbs0oz.
i think 6 lbs 11 oz seems TINY!
oh and i had him vaginally. i weigh 120 not pregnant (5'7"). i am not a large person. you can do it!!! dont let those estimates freak you out!!!
oh and with this one i am measuring in the 85% again so far for baby's weight. I am not worried. i just would rather have a 9lb'er than 10 tho..