Another GIGANTABABY....
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Topic: Another GIGANTABABY....
Posted By: emeldee
Subject: Another GIGANTABABY....
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 4:33pm
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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! ------------- |
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 4:35pm
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I'm right there with you by the looks of me...I'm not buying newborn nothing now! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 4:42pm
| 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 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 6:54pm
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Hehe, I'm the opposite - I KNOW my babies are going to be small, but I just can't get my head around it after Maya being so big. I haven't bought any 0000 clothes, only 000, I figure I'll get the smaller ones later if I need them. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 7:54pm
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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 ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 7:57pm
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Kiya was 7lb 13, Josiah was 7lb... I feel bigger now than I did at this stage before too! ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 8:13pm
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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? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 8:44pm
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our growth scan at 33 weeks with Ayja showed she was estimated at 5lb 4 oz, with a head circ of 29cm.. so that's a little bit smaller than the estimate of your bubs but not by too much - .. we were really surprised when out she popped (albeit just over 2 weeks early) at only 6lb 2oz. I do suppose it really depends on genetics etc on how much they gain in that final growth spurt.
I had felt like i was huge compared to when i had paris too, and i knew from the scan with Ayja that i didn't have much fluid there.. so yeah complete surprise and apound difference between 1st and second babies.. Paris was 7lb 3, Ayja 6 lb 2.. I always thought they were supposed to get a little bigger. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 8:46pm
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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! ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 9:57pm
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Hehe Janine - my first was 7lbs2oz and second was 9lbs2oz...and whoa could I feel the difference that 2lbs makes!!! I think the scan in 4 weeks will be used to check the rate at which this chap is putting on the pounds. ------------- |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 03 August 2006 at 10:14pm
| 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. |
Posted By: SuziE
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 9:49am
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My first two were 8lb 12oz and 9lb 14oz ... I was massive with the 9 pounder .. he was a february baby so I spent most of my time wallowing in the sea ... this baby has a different father if that makes a difference to the birth weight ... I hope it does lol ...
At what stage to you have this growth scan? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 12:21pm
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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. ------------- |
Posted By: SuziE
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 12:45pm
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Funny enough the almost 10 pounder was a far easier birth than the almost 9 ... I was sooooooo suprised by his size and that I had managed to push him out with relative ease ...
LOL at your fashion sin ... Ive been guilty of that .. my slippers are tigerfeet too hehe ... hubby puts on his groucho glasses and nose to match my slippers  The looks we get are hillarious!!------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 12:54pm
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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 ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 2:25pm
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I think it spells the last time that Nick will willingly take me out in public. He walked four steps in front... I tried to explain to him that he should have been happy I wasn't wearing my pj's as well.... ------------- |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 3:14pm
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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! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 3:47pm
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Nick's been wearing the t-shirt that I wore for labour (and birth) with Andrew to the gym for the past six months, and even though I hot wash it with persil after every gym outing it still has the aroma of man-sweat. Ewwww.
I think I'm going to plot revenge by claiming one of his t-shirts this time around. I just like the idea of a baggy, loose shirt that covers up a bit more than having everything hanging out (which is invariably how I end up anyway). ------------- |
Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 3:47pm
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Hehe Emma, I can do that face too ------------- |
Posted By: MILF
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 4:08pm
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this is one of those posts that make a womans blood run cold...... hope your bubba isnt really going to be a gigantababy maree. ------------- Lyla - mum to Xanthe - my big 4 year old 
and Jordis - 1 year old 
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 4:23pm
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Maree, what about those sexy NSH designed gowns that will be on offer ? That way THEY can do the washing ! ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 4:38pm
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mmmm...and light blue is one of my colours too ------------- |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 6:49pm
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I got to wear one last week - are you all jealous!? And the one I got didn't even have domes that worked on the front so everything was hanging out every time I got out of bed... attractive! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Anna
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 8:30pm
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I think I wore one of those NSH designs last time, and same as Emma, had to wear one a few weeks ago when I went in with baby problems... but after visitng my grandfather there today and seeing him in the same gown, I am not sure I can pull it off anymore. ------------- Anna http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 04 August 2006 at 8:38pm
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The one I got in labour was just a pull over the head all in one, in white - then it was onto a blue snap up the front one, and I also had a brief fling with a purple pull over the head one, but ditched that ASAP since it didn't help much with feeding ! ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 05 August 2006 at 5:28pm
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Ah, you see after my combined time at North Shore Hospital (I spent over a month in there when I was eighteen for gall stones and then on and off over the next decade for renal colic) I have mastered the art of wearing the NSH gown with panache and style. Oh yes ladies - you double the dome ones. You wear one front ways so that the floppy unbra-ed boobs are covered and then one like a dressing gown so that the maternity granny knickers are hidden from view. If you are really, really ready for runway style, you get two different coloured smocks for dramatic contrasting effect (just don't forget the standard accessories of unshaven legs and men's workboot socks as you shuffle down the corridor with your IV stand!) ------------- |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 06 August 2006 at 12:22pm
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Oh the imagery!!!
Well I bought some pj's from the warehouse - $20 job and I'll probably get a another pair, cheap enough that I don't care if they get ruined for some reason...silky enough feeling that I can *try* to feel pretty after pushing a watermelon out a garden hose....oops...I mean giving birth to my beautiful daughter.  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 06 August 2006 at 1:56pm
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Don't forget to pack some cheap undies that you can throw out too. ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 06 August 2006 at 2:00pm
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Yup I'm stocked on those also! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 06 August 2006 at 4:29pm
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i gave brith in my brothers homie style t-shirt so no lovey gowns for me but this is soo funny ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 06 August 2006 at 4:58pm
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Bugger, I hadn't thought about what I'm actually going to WEAR at the hospital lol. Might have to buy me some cheap nighties. When I was there a couple of weeks ago they have the heating turned right up so it is really warm on the wards. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 06 August 2006 at 6:49pm
| I hated sitting around in my pjs or nightie so work my preggie jeans and comfy trackies after baby but during birth I wore a sexy gown this time but with Kobe I wore one of hubbys t shirts. |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 06 August 2006 at 8:54pm
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EW mike grabbed the gowns for me and he got the flowery brown ones - i hated them - and my mum took pics of me holding paris while i was in it - ew ew ew!
------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 06 August 2006 at 11:45pm
Yep, I've got the photos in the NSH blue smocks from when I had Andrew...great big deranged smile, dishevelled hair do, blue smock - all good and captured on film forever!!!
I found the hospital to be ridiculously hot - so I think I'll stick with summer-weight stuff this time around too. ------------- |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 10:56am
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I've been warned about how toasty the hospital can be so the pj's I picked up are summer weight, short sleeved etc etc etc.... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 11:58am
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Yup, that was one of the things I really hated, was how hot it was in there at NSH ! I think they keep it at around 23 degrees constantly, which although it sounds pleasant, gets a bit much after a while. Having the door open with the privacy curtain helps a little, but then you get the constant dinging of the call buttons driving you crazy instead ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: SuziE
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 12:12pm
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Thanks for the headsup ... will make sure to pack light gear then ... another 'silly' question but they usually just keep you in for one night if everything goes well?
(really showing how long it has been since my last one!  )------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 12:14pm
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I think the bare minimum is six hours, but I could stand to be corrected on that? I was personally really grateful to have had five days in there (albeit due to a post-natal complication), despite the heat on the ward.
And just coz Maree was brave enough... here's one of my pics of me in my favorite hospital gown (Mind you I think I have posted this one before...)
------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: SuziE
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 1:06pm
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hehehe .... oh so glam .. gotta love those piccys aye .. Im drooling over the sushi ... cant wait to be able to eat that again!!
I stayed 4 nights after a straight forward birth .. but that was 13 years ago when they encouraged you to stay  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 1:39pm
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LMAO at all that sushi Jax - I'm so jealous!
3 nights is standard for a normal delivery and 5 after a c-sect, but it does depend on how you recover and how bubs is doing. If bubs has jaundice or feeding probs they can sometimes keep you longer. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 4:16pm
Gah sushi.....*drools*...oh sorry that really wasn't the point of the post was it? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 6:14pm
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Hey Suzie,
With a second baby, North Shore Hospital aims at having you trucked out after 2 days - even if you have a gap of a decade between them like I did. That being said, you can either leave early (like I did) if you would feel more comfortable at home or dig your heels in and stay until you are ready to go. The hospital can't make you pack your bags and turf you to the sidewalk. For first babies they aim at between three and five days stay. It's a tough one, because staying until breast feeding is established with milk in would be the ideal, but government funding isn't anywhere near health at the moment. Maybe if it was a prison hospital? ------------- |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 8:31pm
| Mmmm then you might get underfloor heating as well! |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 07 August 2006 at 8:55pm
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and 3 yummy meals a day to oh that would be so nice ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 08 August 2006 at 12:31pm
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AND private rooms - no sharing the facilities... ------------- |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 08 August 2006 at 1:11pm
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Altho... the toilet in the corner of the room isn't reeeeeally my cup of tea
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Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 08 August 2006 at 3:33pm
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and I hear that the 'locals' can sometimes be a tad restless. ------------- |