VBAC BTDTs tell me baby's weight plz

JaysonandKristin

I'm all set to fight with my providers about EVERYTHING, and now I'm wondering...

Are they going to give me grief and make me re-think things because of DS2's birth weight?  He was born via c-section at 39 weeks exactly weight 10lbs .5oz.  

She's already making me take an early GD test because of his birth weight.  I feel like I just need to fall off my OB's radar and just show up at the hospital when I'm in labor.  Kidding... kind of.  :

Someone tell me they've had a gigantic baby, please?  Or, at least one close to 10lbs!!  

 

holly321

Weight was never a concern dd was under 6 lbs, ds was less than 7. I was told that I would be induced if the baby started getting large. While not ideal, better than a rcs, imo.

jesselayne8

I haven't had a VBAC yet not did I have a big baby. However I do have a friend in your situation. She passed her GD test both pregnancies but her midwife is recommending she follow the GD diet to hopefully keep baby from getting to be 9 to 10lb.

nosoup4u

DS2 was just over 10.5 lbs. My first was 8 lbs, via c section. I also refused late ultrasounds, but not bc I thought he'd be big. I am planning on eating low carb/GD diet if we have a third, just as a precaution.

cchill01

Baby #2 can be smaller.  My VBAC baby (8lbs) was one pound less than my c-section baby (9lbs). 

Here's a CPD/large baby video ICAN put out a few years ago:

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ladybugpjb

Is it just because it will be a VBAC? 'Cause that girl in England recently had a 15 lb baby vaginally... Did you read that story? Ouch.

margeincharge3

ladybugpjb:

Is it just because it will be a VBAC? 'Cause that girl in England recently had a 15 lb baby vaginally... Did you r

JaysonandKristin

cchill01:

Baby #2 can be smaller.  My VBAC baby (8lbs) was one pound less than my c-section baby (9lbs). <

annabelle.27

My friend had a csection after her first baby, 9 lbs, was "too big too fit." She had two successful vbacs with 10 and 11 pound babies, both very fast and uncomplicated labours.

A37licia

My HBAC baby was 8lbs 4oz, but I'd love to have a bigger baby this time. I love big babies!

JaysonandKristin

PinkLily1234:

Jaysonan

JaysonandKristin

Thank you all for your replies.   

cchill01

JaysonandKristin:

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emecox

My SIL didn't VBAC - both babies were vaginal births: 10 lbs 8 oz for the first, and 11 lbs even for the second

taurus424

My DS was 8lbs 12oz..........I refused the growth check later on in the pregnancy bc I didn't want anyone saying he was too big!

sarahsteve

DD was 9 lbs 15 oz, c-section for failed induction

DS was HBAC, 10 lbs 5 oz.  Barely a tear, no stitches.

Size doesn't have much to do with it.  Your body is made

sarahsteve

And BTW, if you feel like you're having to fight with your providers about everything already - might be a big reason to switch providers.  Find someone supportive of VBAC.

JaysonandKristin

sarahsteve:

And BTW, if you feel like you're having to fight with your providers about everything already - might be a big rea

sarahsteve

So sorry you're dealing with that!  You can do it, mama - be strong and stand up for yourself.  Educate yourself on the facts about VBAC and speak up