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measuring 38 weeks at 35.5

chouli77chouli77
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When I was measured today she said LO is measuring really big. I asked if it could be extra amniotic fluid, but since she can feel the baby's head and butt, she said "nope, he's just really big."

I asked at what point do they talk about induction. If I am "38 weeks" now and still have 4 weeks to go...I don't know if I CAN birth a 10+lb child. She said they won't even talk about inducing until week 39 and I will have to hold on until then. She went on to say if we get to week 39 and he's 9+lbs, the risk of shoulder distocia goes up and they'll offer a c-section.

Not really part of my plan. I'm glad he's healthy, but...

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Re: measuring 38 weeks at 35.5

  • jamiah18jamiah18 member

    Well at least you are seeing the positives, he is healthy:)

    Hang in there, you're almost there!:) 

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  • meaghanandbenmeaghanandben
    I measured 38 at 35 weeks and then the next week measured 35. They did a growth us because of that and a suspected bp issue ( which was nothing) and although baby measured in the 70 th percentile, I still measured right on at the next appt.  So the moral is neither method is an exact science so I wouldn't stress yet, but I do feel your big baby concerns!!
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  • mwitter80mwitter80 member

    I'm measuring big as well. However, that can change too.

    At 34 weeks I measured 41 weeks. At 35 weeks I measured 38 weeks. I have another appt tomorrow and we will see what I measure then. However, I did have a growth ultrasound so I know I'm carrying a big baby either way. 

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  • notfrancienotfrancie

    Whoa!  That is intense!  I heard that it is really hard for them to accurately estimate the baby's true weight and that they are often off by 2 lbs in either direction-- hopefully this is the case here.  

    Super glad he is healthy- are you going for weekly exams now?  Will you get more news next week? 

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  • chouli77chouli77
    imagenotfrancie:

    Super glad he is healthy- are you going for weekly exams now?  Will you get more news next week? 

    Yep, weekly exams now. And if I can make it through one more week of work, I can park my behind and rest until this big LO arrives.

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  • amberlynnr7amberlynnr7 member
    Just remember - whatever happens, do it for a happy & healthy baby. I know this is not what you were envisioning, but please don't get upset about it. Remember...your baby is healthy. THAT is what is important. 
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