Another GIGANTABABY....

Well, I've had a growth scan today as the Dr thinks that this little guy isn't so little. Since Andrew was 9lbs 2oz (after Sean was 7lb 2oz) and managed to get his shoulder stuck on the way out, there has been talk of induction before or on due date being bantered around by the health professionals.
Today's scan showed that the [not so] little guy is well in the 95th percentile with an estimated fetal weight today of 2439g (5lb 6oz), head circumference of 32.51cm (37w5d), BPD 8.98cm (36w) with a conclusion from the radiologist as "Large babe". There seems to be a common thread amongst many of the discussions about all of our big bumps and guesstimated large babies. It will be interesting to see how much this guy grows in the next four weeks before the next scan. Needless to say, unless he appears early, I won't need to rush out and buy those 0000 or newborn sized clothes!

From memory Addison was about the same weight at the same stage and she was induced 38 weeks at 8lb 7oz. I had been told not to bother buying any newborn clothes but she is still in some of her 0000 clothes! I was so worried she was going to get stuck but thankfully no probs. At least you will get to see your bubs again soon

estimated fetal weight today of 2439g (5lb 6oz)



jack was 5lbs 12oz when he was born at 39wks, hope your bub slows down
i'm feeling huge, alot bigger than i was with jack and am freaking out about how big this bubs is going to be   are most siblings around the same?????? please say yes

You know I actually feel a bit better now...at 32 weeks estimated weight for my little princess was 4 pound 2 so that may not be too huge right?

But still didn't really use too many of the little little clothes.. both of my girls had really long bodies - especially Ayja, Paris had the long legs etc, Ayja has an annoyingly long body... you buy stuff to fit her in the boddy and have to roll up the sleeves!

Kobe was 7lb 2oz and Addison was 8lb 7oz. With the growth scan though it can be quite inaccurate sometimes cos of the calculations they go by. If the baby has taken a mouthful of fluid the abdominal size can be bigger than it really is and tht is one of the measurements they use in the calculation. In saying that the scans with my two were both 2oz out.

You can be sent to have a growth scan at around 32 weeks if they suspect that bubs could be big or lying in a difficult position. You're 9-lber was only an ounce off being a 10-lber!!! I'm feeling massive at the moment - I've gone from fitting into my jeans and skirts and shirts etc three weeks ago to stretching everything out to the limit this week. I think my uniform for the next 8 weeks will be trackies and granny cardigans. I even committed the ultimate fashion sin and wore my slippers to the mall last night. Nick was horrified but a) I couldn't reach my feet to put on anything more appropriate and b) my ankles swell up at night and slippers are the most comfortable thing around.

LOL Maree -my sister is horrified that I break the "no ugh boots in public" law, and even Maya asked me why Mummy is allowed to wear slippers to preschool and she's not

Ooooh, I wore my PJ's to the supermarket when I was in labour with Maya (long story). I had to stop every few minutes for a contraction, and I must have had a look on my face that said "go on, say something to me if you dare" because no one said a word!

Hehe Emma, I can do that face too