My 39 week ultrasound...

[kristan]

We went for an ultrasound to check on size. U/S tech guesstimated a 10 pound baby. My first DD was estimated to be about 10pounds, 5 ounces but only was 9 pounds, so I know the ultrasounds can be about a pound off. My ob appt was this morning. I am at 2-3 cm and slightly effaced. She thinks I'll probably start labor before Saturday. I will walk, have sex, do acupuncture, plant daffodil bulbs (squatting), and walk more to get something going. I think I may be having weak contractions already.

Since my first baby was a c/s, and second was a VBAC, I scheduled a c/s for saturday. If I go into labor before then, I will proceed VBAC.

Someone here was asking about gender being wrong on ultrasounds- we were told at 20 weeks that this was a girl, and now are told this is a boy.

I'm nervous about proceeding with a VBAC if this baby is above 9 pounds. I know some of you have had bigger babies. ANy comments you have would be appreciated.

My second was a VBAC, 8 pounds, 14 ounces. It wasn't easy, but wasn't complicated either.

Kristan
DD 10-31, #3

 

[MARY1616]

Oh boy can they be wrong...the nite I went into labor my ds was estimated at 7lbs. and was 9lbs. I must say though that maintaining my workouts through out my pregnancy hepled when it came to pushing. My ds was out in about 45 minutes and he is my 1st. I thought the pushing would be more difficult but once i got the idea on how to push he was out quickly. I was 5cm dilated for 2 weeks and was having record sex with my husband, the funny thing is the night my water broke I was lying in bed reading a book. i guess you never know. I wish you a speedy labor and recovery and please keep us posted

 

[GraceNote]

Kristan -

Wow! Are you still having contractions? I don't have any VBAC advice to offer, unfortunately...just wanted to offer some support and a hug. I know the u/s can be off on the weight estimates, so I understand your concern about the c/s vs. VBAC decision...that's such a tough call. What does your doctor think? (Sometimes they have good 'hands' as far as detecting size...) Have you had any other u/s since 20 weeks and have your measurements indicated that 10+ lbs is a realistic estimate for the baby?

Post (if you can!) if there are any updates - I was kind of watching for any news since you're so close.

Lastly - about the gender - another 'wow'! It's just funny we were just discussing that issue! Do you have names picked out, either way?

Hang in there - I'll be sending hopes and prayers for a smooth delivery with as little anxiety as possible...

KC

 

[MSJ]

Kristan--you are sooo close--I had a 10lb 7 oz baby, delivering him with no problems, but it was not VBAC as I have never had a c section (at least not yet), so I can't really speak to that. I'd just go on the advice of your ob.

Are you in shock at all about the change of gender? I mean have you been all psyched for a girl and now have to get ready for a boy? I have no real preference, but we found out it was a girl at 20 weeks and I would be fine with a boy, but my 9yo daughter has been praying for a little sister for some time. She would be bummed for a day or so.

Anyway, keep us posted.

Maggie

 

[melanalyus]

TEN pounds? Wow. I hope he's smaller, for you sake. Wow again for sex of baby. I would be so shocked!! Of course, we haven't found out so we won't be shocked either way.
Keep us posted!!

**Melanie**
baby to be 11/28/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94

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[shopaholic]

Kriste, 10 pounds, oh my! I am suprised they saw gender on the ultrasound when I had an ultrasound at about 32 weeks they told me you couldn't see gender since the baby was so sqooshed.

 

[emy]

Good luck with the delivery!

Just curious, are you flustered at all by being told the sex of your baby is not what you were originally told?

 

[kristan]

No, not really flustered about the gender. All my equipment/nursery is gender neutral. However, all my clothes are pink since I have 2 older DD. Admittedly, I was a excited about 3 girls. I don't know which u/s was correct-- one will clearly be wrong. Really just hoping for good health for me and baby.

i am totally crabby today, don't want to eat, and still crampy. I may ask to be induced on Friday in lieu of the c/section. This really made my morning: I stepped in dog poopa few days ago, left my icky shoes on the vestibule (like a porch), and someone took them! Gross. We live in the city, and there's a bus stop near us. Probably just some punk kids. I will be going out there after school and questioning them. Watch out! Cranky pregnant lawyer lady.

Just frustrated I make these large kids who won't come out. I am not a large person (ok- i really want to be 10 pounds below my pre-preg weight) but my husband is 6'5", and i have a large framed family as well.

Gotto go plant those bulbs.

Kristan

 

[morris]

what did you do as far as maintaining your workouts? what did it consist of? i am just 5 wks and wondering how i will adapt my exercise as i go along. thanks for any help.

 

[MSJ]

Go get'm Kristan! (those bus stop punks)}(

I am not really a large person either, when I am at my normal weight--5'4, 132 lbs, so I'm not sure why I crank out large babies either. My mother was even smaller (height wise anyway--5'2) and my brother and I were both over 9 lbs.

Oh I hate those last few days before delivery--I always think I am just going to lose it.

take care
Maggie