Guess What...

[Savedthroughfaith]

Do you find that pre-birth weight estimates tend to be accurate, over there? I know a number of women who were told an approximate birth weight, only to find out that baby was 2-3 pound lighter or heavier than estimated.

I was also told this too while pregnant. But I have to tell you - I had an u/s the morning I went into labor. They estimated him at 6 lbs 9 ozs. He was born the following morning. 6 lbs 9 ozs. Weird!

They also told me his head would be too big and he was going to be huge (he was a good size for being over 4 weeks early). OB said I might have a c-section, but as I was planning for a natural birth I rejected that idea. That being said, it is up to you how you want to do it!

 

[Singin4Him]

He could be 10 pounds, don't they gain a pound a week by then?

HB

I believe it's half a pound and the key word is "could be" . The sono could be off or he just might not gain that much who knows. It's in God's hands.

Well one thing that sprang to mind when i read your first post is someone i used to work with. Her sister was a little under 5 foot and she was a british size 6 (so a 2 in the US i think).

She gave birth to a 13lb baby. She had no problems and didn't have one stitch. It's not always the head that weighs alot.

They didn't say the head weighed anything, it's about the size of his head/shoulders and the size of my pelvis as well as how he's lying. It's a combo of things .

After much prayer and talking with a lot of mothers I am quite confident with my decision. I appreciate the advice but my decision is made and I believe it is best for me and my baby in our circumstance. I may be a first time mom but I am not clueless on the subject .

 

[jessesgirl]

HOLY COW! A thirteen pound baby! Ouch!

I know mommies gain a pound a week the last month, but I don't think it is all baby. I think singin4him is right, maybe 1/2 lb. per week.

Singin...I know you and hubby will make whatever decision is best for you and baby! It is great that you have educated yourself in that area. I am anxious to see where Justin stands!!!! Praying for you always sis!