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Post by Queen Mamadala on Jan 13, 2018 14:04:19 GMT -6
snowyowl how big is "big"? I think the only legitimate concern with measuring big is if you happen to have excess amniotic fluid. Don't let them scare you in regards to baby's size. I know this is anecdotal, but DD2 weighed 2 pounds more than DD1 and her birth was a thousand times easier. The literature defines "big" as 90th+%. That's large for gestational. To me, 9+ pounds is bigg er, but not, like, huge. It depends on the gestational age, too. 9 lbs at full term, 39w-40w6d, is not huge to me, but earlier, yeah, that's a good size. My dd1 was 9 lbs and 22" at 38 weeks. She was definitely solid for her GA. My dd2 was in the 85% for 39 weeks at 8 lbs., 9 oz and 21" and ds2 was between 85th-90th% for 39w4d, same weight and length as dd1. My dd3 was a peanut for me, but in the 70th% for her gestation, 38w4d. She seemed so small at 7 lbs., 4 oz, but I know that's a pretty average weight. They were all very easy births. Big to me is 10+ lbs, and I'd totally love, but am unlikely, to have a 10 pounder considering I'll be induced just shy of 38 weeks this time. 10+ pounds is just more common in late term and post dates, though a good friend just delivered at 38w2d and her little guy was 10 lbs and 22.5". So adorable and squishy. This little guy was in the 85% at 32 weeks and is now in the 90th%. My fundus measures at 39 weeks, but that's typical for me, and tends to happen with subsequent babies. I don't think he'll top 8.5 lbs, which is normal to me. There's so much fear surrounding big babies. Baby's position and how labor is managed has a lot more to do with how labor progresses than size alone. Fat squishes. It's the shoulders and their rotation through the birth canal that can present problems, but not all bigger babies have broad shoulders. Some are just long, with larger than average head circ and solid/squishy.
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 13, 2018 14:06:50 GMT -6
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Post by helloerrbody on Jan 13, 2018 14:24:08 GMT -6
I'm very skeptical of doctors who want to induce only because baby is measuring big and "might not fit." Like Queen Mamadala said, it usually isn't overall size/weight that makes a vaginal delivery harder. It's a lot more about the baby's positioning and shoulders. I've had small friends have no problem vaginally birthing very large babies and friends with wider hips who had trouble with a smaller baby. I also hate that they place emphasis on the u/s measurements. They overestimated DS by 1.5 lbs and that was a week before. My friend who was pressured to induce b/c baby was measuring big had a 7lb baby. Almost 2 lbs less than they predicted. There are obviously many medical reasons why an induction needs to happen, but I don't think baby size alone is one of them.
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Post by flippinchica on Jan 13, 2018 14:32:29 GMT -6
I pretty much agree with you helloerrbody and honestly that and possibly being induced for my age alone were the main reason I chose midwives this time. As a whole this delivery was much easier for me with this 8lb 10 oz baby than my first 7lb 1 oz baby. Obviously the shoulder dystocia was not desirable and likely a result of his size and the fact I am under 5' and 135 lbs at my last visit. But I don't think that would have been predictable by an ultrasound. ETA: my sister's friend had a primary c section with her first baby because the ob felt the baby was too big. I was not impressed
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Post by kyzo on Jan 13, 2018 15:09:18 GMT -6
peachesncream, Prilosec (omeprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole) and Prevacid (lansoprazole) are all over the counter and category C in pregnancy (although we really don't use that terminology anymore). I have a chronic problem and have been taking Zantac for years. My MFM told me in October that taking Prilosec (or similar drug) is just fine. Those drugs are more pricey and it's important you take on an empty stomach (unlike Zantac where it doesn't matter).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 15:22:08 GMT -6
peachesncream, Prilosec (omeprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole) and Prevacid (lansoprazole) are all over the counter and category C in pregnancy (although we really don't use that terminology anymore). I have a chronic problem and have been taking Zantac for years. My MFM told me in October that taking Prilosec (or similar drug) is just fine. Those drugs are more pricey and it's important you take on an empty stomach (unlike Zantac where it doesn't matter). Thank you!! Good to know about the empty stomach too, I never would have known.
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Post by kyzo on Jan 13, 2018 15:26:25 GMT -6
peachesncream, ideally 30 min before breakfast. The drug is better absorbed that way.
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 13, 2018 15:41:30 GMT -6
Size isn't the only reason I want to be induced at 38 weeks, I'm concerned that the size is due to my GD (which again is controlled outside of a few higher numbers here or there). Larger babies born to GD mothers tend to have more trouble regulating their own glucose levels so the sooner she isn't exposed to the excess insulin the better. Obviously my doctor is the expert, but I'm concerned. A high school acquaintance had a 10+ pound baby and spend 6-7 days in the NICU because she couldn't control her own blood sugars. I would like to avoid that if at all possible since I've already had one birth experience where we left the hospital without a baby in the car. Logicly I know that the two experiences are vastly different, but emotionally I don't know that I could deal with it.
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 13, 2018 16:01:45 GMT -6
I wish there was a way I could sleep and be standing up. Contractions are more intense when I’m up and walking but I really want a nap. Also I want Baby out. Soooo. Priorities are confusing
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Post by flippinchica on Jan 13, 2018 16:07:10 GMT -6
Totally aprilz81 I definitely think that GD is a whole different situation than just a big baby. If my post read that way I didn't mean that
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Post by aprilz81 on Jan 13, 2018 16:11:29 GMT -6
Totally aprilz81 I definitely think that GD is a whole different situation than just a big baby. If my post read that way I didn't mean that I was just clarifying since I have kept most of my GD related posts in our thread, and I don't expect everyone to remember everyone who has GD. If she was just big I would deal with it, and my GD might not have anything to do with it, but I'm still concerned.
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Post by bassa on Jan 13, 2018 16:35:15 GMT -6
bassa keep us posted! For my own nosiness are you going to AMH? Yup! And baby is here!
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Post by pippiann on Jan 13, 2018 16:37:32 GMT -6
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Post by benandjerrys on Jan 13, 2018 16:39:06 GMT -6
We can't find our crib hardware....oops! Neither DH or I are exactly sure where it might be. He might have taken it to my sister's house by accident, so we are keeping our fingers crossed they have all of it! I'm really hoping I didn't put it in some random spot. Once when I was pregnant, I completely lost my work badge and I must have thrown it away because it never ever turned up. This brings back terrible memories. When I was pregnant with DD my brother and SIL generously gave us their fancy french glider. Without the fancy hardware. I spent many hours trying to describe exactly what hardware was needed for the then discontinued glider. It was a disaster. I hope you find your crib hardware!!
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Post by bassa on Jan 13, 2018 16:52:28 GMT -6
Baby Emmeline was born at 12:29pm today (1 week early)! 7lbs 11oz, 20.5”.
The labor went waaay faster than I was expecting, so we got to the hospital (while screaming), went straight to a delivery room and she was out 12 minutes later. No time for an epidural, which was truly horrible and I don’t wish that on anyone. Holy hell.
But we’re both doing well! I really want to post a photo, but technical difficulties with my phone. So i’ll try to set up tapa tomorrow.
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 13, 2018 17:15:42 GMT -6
Heading home!
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 13, 2018 17:25:55 GMT -6
bassa keep us posted! For my own nosiness are you going to AMH? Yup! And baby is here! AHHHHHHHHH well congratulations! And I am only about 30min away if you need something I'll be doing that drive soon enough!!!!
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Post by dragonflyinn on Jan 13, 2018 17:28:08 GMT -6
bassa that’s so exciting!!! I am scared of not getting an epidural this time bc it was really quick last time (I did get one) and they told me to be ready for a quick labor this time. I am not ready at all for an epi-free delivery lol
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 13, 2018 17:28:19 GMT -6
So a local studio (well 40min away but in the general area) is doing free maternity mini-shoots this weekend.. So I am absolutely treating myself to that! Woo.
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 13, 2018 17:35:37 GMT -6
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Post by hiimjamie on Jan 13, 2018 17:36:36 GMT -6
Baby Emmeline was born at 12:29pm today (1 week early)! 7lbs 11oz, 20.5”. The labor went waaay faster than I was expecting, so we got to the hospital (while screaming), went straight to a delivery room and she was out 12 minutes later. No time for an epidural, which was truly horrible and I don’t wish that on anyone. Holy hell. But we’re both doing well! I really want to post a photo, but technical difficulties with my phone. So i’ll try to set up tapa tomorrow. Congratulations!
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 13, 2018 17:55:51 GMT -6
No no no I do not want to hear fast labor that's too fast for an epi. Lalalalala
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Post by flippinchica on Jan 13, 2018 18:05:45 GMT -6
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 13, 2018 18:19:34 GMT -6
My birds are flying 🦅🦅🦅 woooo!
I'm so glad it's a long weekend bc today FLEW by.
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Post by bassa on Jan 13, 2018 19:00:40 GMT -6
bassa that’s so exciting!!! I am scared of not getting an epidural this time bc it was really quick last time (I did get one) and they told me to be ready for a quick labor this time. I am not ready at all for an epi-free delivery lol I told H that if he ever convinces me to have a third child, I will literally camp outside the hospital at the first contraction. Like, screw the whole “labor at home to be more comfortable” thing. #pleaseneveragain 😬
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Post by bassa on Jan 13, 2018 19:06:09 GMT -6
My birds are flying 🦅🦅🦅 woooo! I'm so glad it's a long weekend bc today FLEW by. Oh boy! We won, right? I have the game on in the hospital room right now and I can’t tell if it’s still going or if they’re recapping. Ok it looks like we did win. Yay!
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Post by benandjerrys on Jan 13, 2018 19:12:11 GMT -6
My birds are flying 🦅🦅🦅 woooo! I'm so glad it's a long weekend bc today FLEW by. Oh boy! We won, right? I have the game on in the hospital room right now and I can’t tell if it’s still going or if they’re recapping. Ok it looks like we did win. Yay! Yep Eagles won!
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Post by sunfrogger on Jan 13, 2018 19:14:07 GMT -6
My birds are flying 🦅🦅🦅 woooo! I'm so glad it's a long weekend bc today FLEW by. Oh boy! We won, right? I have the game on in the hospital room right now and I can’t tell if it’s still going or if they’re recapping. Ok it looks like we did win. Yay! Yes! And girl if you were still pregnant it would have caused you to go into labor. Oh man was it a nail biter.
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Post by marygracerich on Jan 13, 2018 19:14:59 GMT -6
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Post by tiffrobot on Jan 13, 2018 19:27:55 GMT -6
bassa that’s so exciting!!! I am scared of not getting an epidural this time bc it was really quick last time (I did get one) and they told me to be ready for a quick labor this time. I am not ready at all for an epi-free delivery lol I told H that if he ever convinces me to have a third child, I will literally camp outside the hospital at the first contraction. Like, screw the whole “labor at home to be more comfortable” thing. #pleaseneveragain 😬 By the 3rd spontaneous labour they just fall out while you are walking. Trust. Lol.
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