Now that I'm a little calmer, I can get some thoughts down about my ultrasound. I went in to have an ultrasound yesterday, but don't see the doctor until this afternoon, and I am definitely going to have some questions for him! The ultrasound tech decided to get measurements of the baby, usually she just does measurements of my cervix, so I was very interested to see how big the baby is. She told me our little porker weighs in at 5 pounds 10 ounces!!!! I about had a heart attack right then and there! I'm only (supposedly) 32 weeks, but everything on the baby, including weight, is measuring almost 36 weeks! I was in total shock, because Isabella was 5 pounds 6 ounces at 34 weeks. I figured this baby would be about on track with her. I'm so confused, like I've said before I was unsure of my dates at the beginning, and actually did think I was pregnant a month before, this should be an interesting appt. today! If I am only 32 weeks, should I be calling the Guinness Book of World Records?!? I really don't want to birth a gigantic baby, that thought terrifies me . . .
Oh, and in my borderline hysteria afterward, while getting my hair cut, I decided to do something drastic and get some bangs cut. I haven't had bangs since high school, and now they are driving me crazy in my eyes!
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I'm no expert, but all my u/s (and I had a bunch toward the end) were never the same. They told me Maggie was going to be 7 lbs and the kid was over 9!
Maybe ask for a repeat? I know lots of factors can influence the reading/measurements such as fluid level and babys position.
And is there a chance you really may have had your dates wrong???
Ooh, ooh, I think you're going to have a baby pretty soon! And I think I'd like to change my guess to boy....?
I'm glad that you weren't worked up about something bad happening. I was worried when I started reading your post, but I'm glad that it might be a sign that you're going to have two kids sooner than you thought! What a great story you're writing for your readers here. :) Have a good appointment this afternoon!
(My word verification is "fellosma" like "fellow's ma." I take that as a sign that you're carrying a boy. :)
Oh, my! While I share your freaking out about having a baby MUCH sooner than planned, if you are closer to 36 weeks, how wonderful that you've kept this bean where he/she belongs for so long!!!
And, I promise you - even with all your pre-term labor issues and whatnot - you were perfectly and wonderfully made for having babies! The u/s estimates are frequently off, but even if it isn't, I know you can push out a big baby. I know it without a doubt.
Can't wait to hear how the appt goes today!!
As a mother to 3 large babies via natural childbirth--I know you can do it! Rest assured that the ultrasound measurements have a margin of error of plus or minus 1 to 2 lbs. Is your dr concerned about your measurements? Don't worry about the u/s as long as everything else is looking good. Between God and your baby they are already deciding when his debue will be.
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