9 lbs 9 oz!

trojas · June 2012

Morning!

So I had an ultrasound this morning to check baby's weight and size and at 39 weeks he weighs 9 lbs 9 oz! I know ultrasounds are estimates, and let's say he's really 1/2 a lb less than that, do you think I can push him out?

Anyone deliver a 9 lb or 9lb + baby?

I would love to hear some success stories.

emilyelayne84 · June 2012

I've not delivered yet (10 weeks to go!) but my close friend has delivered both her boys naturally #1 was over 9 lbs. and #2 was 10 lbs. 5 oz. You can do it

mnbmonroe · June 2012

My husband was more than 10lbs and his mom did it all natural

My step son was almost 10 lbs and his mom was able to push him out too

. Wishing you all the best!

lollypop1989 · June 2012

This is my first baby, so I don't have any first-hand experience, but my little brother was 9 lbs 8 oz and my mom had no trouble pushing him out. She didn't tear or anything. DH was 9 lbs 1 oz and his mom had him out in three pushes. My co-worker just pushed out a 9 lbs 14 oz baby.

GL! You can do it! Smile

opaque1997 · June 2012

FYI - my girl friend was told her baby was 9 ilbs 13 oz and after 6 hours her labor stalled - doctor said it was the size of the baby - they did a cc section

Baby was 7 pounds 13 ounces and smaller head then her first. So Do what is comfortable for you - but don't let them push you into a C section if you don't want one..

nycteach · June 2012

I had a 9lbs 8oz baby last May. Vaginal birth. Med free. No tearing. Pushed 25 minutes. He was 1.5lbs bigger than my first child.

It's definitely possible but no lie - I'm trying not to do that again. I've completely cut refined sugar and white flour out of my diet this time as my doctor said it should help grow a smaller baby because I definitely have no desire to have a baby bigger than that. We'll see how much this one weighs in a few months!

BethPSU · June 2012

My friend had a 10 lbs 8 oz baby and delivered vaginally. She pushed for a really long time, but otherwise everything was fine. It was her first baby too.

cathycoyle28 · June 2012

Many woman do it and have successful births, but remember..every womans body is built differently!My SIL and my BFF had babies 2 days apart. My SIL's DD was 7lbs 7oz and she got 27 stitches and my BFF's son was 8lb and she got 6 stitches.

Also my brother and his wife had a little girl 4weeks ago. His wife was huge and the Dr.'s had her terrified. They where constantly telling her that it was a 'huge' baby etc... tried several times to coax her into a c section. They estimated the baby would be 9.5lbs to 10lbs... She stuck to her guns and opted for a normal delivery. Well my little niece was born weighing 6lbs 14oz's!!

LFacenda · June 2012

opaque1997:
FYI - my girl friend was told her baby was 9 ilbs 13 oz and after 6 hours her labor stalled - doctor said it was the size of the baby - they did a cc section
Baby was 7 pounds 13 ounces and smaller head then her first. So Do what is comfortable for you - but don't let them push you into a C section if you don't want one..

I've heard this a lot. It was also mentioned extensively in a birthing class I took last week. Do whatever you feel comfortable with. They are just guessing at this point.

Jessica Swanlake · June 2012

My second daughter was 9.8oz, 22.5 inches. I had her med free. Strangely, the pushing was the easiest part of the delivery- despite her being big enough to walk out- it only took 10 minutes.

So yes, it is possible, but I plan on getting some meds as soon as I walk through the door for this one if it starts measuring big. It is not an experience I feel the need to go through again.'

Don't be worried- those measurements on the US are often wrong, and even if they are not, you can totally do it.

trojas · June 2012

cathycoyle28:
Many woman do it and have successful births, but remember..every womans body is built differently!My SIL and my BFF had babies 2 days apart. My SIL's DD was 7lbs 7oz and she got 27 stitches and my BFF's son was 8lb and she got 6 stitches.

Also my brother and his wife had a little girl 4weeks ago. His wife was huge and the Dr.'s had her terrified. They where constantly telling her that it was a 'huge' baby etc... tried several times to coax her into a c section. They estimated the baby would be 9.5lbs to 10lbs... She stuck to her guns and opted for a normal delivery. Well my little niece was born weighing 6lbs 14oz's!!

Wow! They were way off! I'm really hoping my body can do this!

lildevil968 · June 2012

I personally have not delivered a 9Ib baby, but I was 9Ib 8oz and my mom delivered me just fine. My DH was 9Ib 10oz. My best friends DD was 10Ib 13oz and she had her naturally. It can be done.

kilissa · June 2012

DS was 9lbs 8ozs and a complete surprise that he was that big. I didn't believe how big he was until they weighed him.

I just saw the doctor today and was told to prepare for another big one. Joy and joyness.

It can be done. Don't stress about the numbers and remember that u/s estimates are notoriously wrong.

Jitterbug2668 · June 2012

I delivered DS naturally @ 9lbs 15.3zoz

simsmegh · June 2012

My son was supposed to be that big, so they recommended a c-section. He was "only" 8 lbs 15 oz.... still big but I think I could have done it

Oh well, I get to try this time... supposedly his sister is supposed to be just as big. I'll find out in a couple weeks!

kami1977 · June 2012

My DD was 9lbs 2 oz and I had 3 hours of labor total. I did end up with a 2nd degree tear but it hasn't been a big deal. My nephew was 9lbs 9 oz and also delivered vaginally. Unless you have gestational diabetes your body will very rarely grow a baby that is too big for your pelvis. var fctb_tool=null; function Ob86VKf_t2Jl(t) { fctb_tool=t; start(fctb_tool); }

ebb7 · June 2012

My first DD was 9 pounds, 4.5 ounces and 21.5 inches long. Although I had a long labor, pushing her out was a breeze.

pinksweetpea2 · June 2012

My first was 9 lbs 15 oz and my second was 10 lbs 10 oz and I delivered both at home naturally. The second time (with the bigger baby) I didn't even tear.

Have faith that your body will grow the right sized baby for you!

JennDave+1 · June 2012

My first was 8lbs 13 ounces (C-Section). My second was 9lbs 10 ounces (VBAC).!!

wolverine8 · June 2012

Yes, you can push him out...my cousin had 3 babies all 9+ pounds each.

nealbl · June 2012

My Mom delivered two babies over that size without an epidural. Not because she wanted a med free birth but because she is kinda aloof and didn't realize that you had to do a class or pre register for epidural. With second she just forgot

BFF's SIL gave birth to a 12lb boy in a birthing tub no meds.

So yea women can push out big babies!

With that said I had a 9lb 10oz baby and my body just didn't ever really labor and she never dropped and I ended in emergency Csection.

Good Luck!

af2004rn · June 2012

You can do it! Actually bigger babies can be easier to deliver vaginally. I have several girlfriends who reported a much easier delivery.

My mom had 6 kids with a range of 6 lbs to 9lb 9 oz. And not only that, two of use weighed 9lb 9oz!

dangerkitty102 · June 2012

A close friend of mine had a baby over 10 lbs and didn't even tear.

They told me DS was going to be over 10 lbs too. He was 8lb11oz.

So yeah, don't freak out about it. You'll be fine. The last few weeks they are just putting on fat, not growing bigger skulls. Baby fat is squishy.

LyndseylovesHugh · June 2012

My cousin has 3 boys, all of whom where over 9 pounds, the biggest was 11! She was able to deliver the first two (the ones who were under 10 pounds) naturally, had a c-section with the 11 pounder, but also had other complications with him that could have lead to the c-section.

KacieLeigh · June 2012

My MIL delivered 4 babies naturally.

#1 was 10lbs

#2 was 8lbs

#3 was 11lbs

#4 was....12lbs.

Size of the baby isn't the only factor that determines whether or not you can do it! She's not a big lady, either!

RockyMtnMama · June 2012

Lurker chiming in...late ultrasounds can be off by 1- 1.5 lbs first of all and second yes, you can do it. My friend had two big babies vaginally and I was there for the second delivery of a 10lb baby.

G$Wifey · June 2012

My cousin just had a baby 3 days ago and he weighed 10lbs 6 oz. She had him au natural with a midwife!

Akorn3 · June 2012

My DD was 8lbs 14oz so close to 9lbs..... I pushed her out- it took time and I won't lie- it was rough! But you can do it!!!

I was pretty narrow in the hips and was kind of nervous when they estimated her at 9lbs+ but we did just fine and you will too:)

LittleApple · June 2012

Yeah. You can push a 9 pounder out. My aunt pushed out an 11 pounder!!

mego36 · June 2012

I was 11lbs. 7oz. and my mom pushed me out naturally! You can do it

AprilAngie · June 2012

I did a 9lbs 2 oz face up (sunny side up baby) which is suposse dto be like a 10-11 lber. I had to do forcepts but did it - it was my 1st

LILBIT1221 · June 2012

DS#1 was 9lb 5oz and I did a drug free labor with him since I waited to long to ask for anything. It wasn't pleasant, but I got the job done. Good Luck!

monksmama · June 2012

I was told my son was 9.5 lbs and he was born by c/s and weighed a whopping 7lbs 9oz.

I really wouldn't put too much stock in weight estimates.

jesslinnn · June 2012

DS was 9lbs. I pushed for 30 mins, had a TINY tear and was up walking around pretty quickly with minimal pain. My recovery was very easy!

happygril · June 2012

Not done it myself, but my mom (who is tiny) did! I was just 2 ounces shy of 10 lbs and my sibling was also over 9 lbs.

KateLouise · June 2012

I'm just ;urking over here but

DD1 was 9 lbs, no issues but needed two stitches.

DD2 10lbs 2 oz, no issues, no stitches.

I think position is more important than size of baby.

jw87 · June 2012

My first son was 9lbs 15oz. and I pushed him out in 45 minutes. Your body is amazing and I personally don't think our would grow babies that we cannot deliver.

My sister's son was also 10lbs... and she pushed him out too!

Kdoy705 · June 2012

Wow - your MIL was ahead of my mom

Baby #1 (me) - 9lbs, 9oz

Baby #2 (brother) - 10lbs

Baby #3 (little sister who is now 6 feet tall) - 11lbs

Not sure what that means for me

KacieLeigh:
My MIL delivered 4 babies naturally.
#1 was 10lbs
#2 was 8lbs
#3 was 11lbs
#4 was....12lbs.
Size of the baby isn't the only factor that determines whether or not you can do it! She's not a big lady, either!

theblksheep89 · June 2012

My MIL has given birth to 3 boys all around 10 lbs with no meds... you can totally do this!

lil miz · June 2012

DS was 9 even I had a natural delivery with just a few stitches. I'm only 4'11" and gained 20 pounds the doctors didn't have a clue that he was going to be so big. My first was 7lbs 11oz I got stitches with her too, I just couldn't control the urge to push. Hopefully this time around I can hold off on pushing:)

trojas · June 2012

traceyt07:
I know I'm a little late to the conversation, but I too had a big baby... DS was 9.14oz and 21.5" long. Labor was 13hrs beginning to end (with an epi) and I only had to push 4 times. Don't worry, you can do it. GL!

Thank you! I really hope I can do this...and I hope he weighs less than what the ultrasound says.

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