Comments on: Big fat baby http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/ The good, the bad, and the funny Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:11:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: brittany http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9300 brittany Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:44:01 +0000 http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9300 Wow! I just googled fat baby 33 weeks and came across your page! I just went to the doctor today, we had a sonogram yesterday. Dr. says that my baby is measuring big. He body is measuring average 36 weeks and his little, I mean, BIG head is measuring at 38. Dr. says I will probably have to have a c-section, which I really don't want. I don't know exactly how this happened because I have only gained 10 pounds total during my pregnancy. Dr. says if i want to avoid having a c-section than I can watch what I am eating better and start walking! Count me in! I was walking earlier on but then my leg cramps were getting so bad that all my walking would cause it to act up! I'm a first time mom. Wanted to let you know you aren't the only one with a big baby! Good luck! Wow!
I just googled fat baby 33 weeks and came across your page!
I just went to the doctor today, we had a sonogram yesterday.
Dr. says that my baby is measuring big. He body is measuring average 36 weeks and his little, I mean, BIG head is measuring at 38.
Dr. says I will probably have to have a c-section, which I really don’t want. I don’t know exactly how this happened because I have only gained 10 pounds total during my pregnancy.
Dr. says if i want to avoid having a c-section than I can watch what I am eating better and start walking!
Count me in! I was walking earlier on but then my leg cramps were getting so bad that all my walking would cause it to act up!
I’m a first time mom.
Wanted to let you know you aren’t the only one with a big baby!

Good luck!

]]> By: Myst http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9268 Myst Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:44:00 +0000 http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9268 You look terrific! The photo of you front on, you wouldn't even know you were pregnant at first glance! Side on, yeah of course! How lovely! Pregnancy and babies feel like a whole other world to me now, and I'm only 36! My boys are 16 and 13. Things have changed sooo much, even in that time, Wishing you and your family all the best, G xx You look terrific!

The photo of you front on, you wouldn’t even know you were pregnant at first glance!
Side on, yeah of course!

How lovely!

Pregnancy and babies feel like a whole other world to me now,
and I’m only 36!
My boys are 16 and 13.

Things have changed sooo much, even in that time,

Wishing you and your family all the best,

G
xx

]]> By: Kelly http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9191 Kelly Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:27:19 +0000 http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9191 Thank you all sooo much for the advice and stories. It has really helped me to relax. I know it isn't an exact science, it just took me off guard. We shall wait and see and pray for God's wisdom and discernment. Thank you all sooo much for the advice and stories. It has really helped me to relax. I know it isn’t an exact science, it just took me off guard. We shall wait and see and pray for God’s wisdom and discernment.

]]> By: Dikola http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9187 Dikola Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:49:31 +0000 http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9187 You shouldn't have put that MSNBC site. I think Haylie weighed 17 pounds when she was 2. For crying out loud! That mom must have been SUMO! You, on the other hand, look FABULOUS! Don't sweat it if you need a C-section. I wouldn't fight it if the baby is really large. Hayley (my sister) tried so hard (he he) to deliver vaginally and ended up with the emergency c-section that didn't go well. Her doctor told her if she would have just had the c-section in first place, she would have been fine. ??? I'm narrowing down times on a visit. Early, early July...maybe the 2 through 5ish. ? You shouldn’t have put that MSNBC site. I think Haylie weighed 17 pounds when she was 2. For crying out loud! That mom must have been SUMO! You, on the other hand, look FABULOUS! Don’t sweat it if you need a C-section. I wouldn’t fight it if the baby is really large. Hayley (my sister) tried so hard (he he) to deliver vaginally and ended up with the emergency c-section that didn’t go well. Her doctor told her if she would have just had the c-section in first place, she would have been fine. ??? I’m narrowing down times on a visit. Early, early July…maybe the 2 through 5ish. ?

]]> By: Melany http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9186 Melany Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:07:59 +0000 http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9186 I agree that you look awesome :) and yeah..did you loose weight everywhere else? Here in South Africa they don't even do that test. BUT we get ultrasounds every time lol So I would not have a clue if it's a problem or not. Having had 3 c-sections (and this is SSOO way ahead of the time I wouldn't worry just yet) it really isn't an issue. I was up and walking the same day I agree that you look awesome :) and yeah..did you loose weight everywhere else?
Here in South Africa they don’t even do that test. BUT we get ultrasounds every time lol So I would not have a clue if it’s a problem or not.
Having had 3 c-sections (and this is SSOO way ahead of the time I wouldn’t worry just yet) it really isn’t an issue. I was up and walking the same day

]]> By: fidget http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9184 fidget Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:51:50 +0000 http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9184 all my babies have been big and this one is on track to be a giant also. All my kids have been vaginal births. It's amazing how much baby can squeeze through your wahoo. Let's not worry and if they mention the big c, I would suggest you mention a trial of labor to see how well he and you handle it. a C should always be a last resort, especially these days with things like MRSA hanging around hospitals. all my babies have been big and this one is on track to be a giant also. All my kids have been vaginal births. It’s amazing how much baby can squeeze through your wahoo.

Let’s not worry and if they mention the big c, I would suggest you mention a trial of labor to see how well he and you handle it. a C should always be a last resort, especially these days with things like MRSA hanging around hospitals.

]]> By: Nadine http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9183 Nadine Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:06:43 +0000 http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9183 You look gorgeous! I say 32 weeks ;) I am still in shock after seeing that 17 pound baby. You look gorgeous! I say 32 weeks ;)

I am still in shock after seeing that 17 pound baby.

]]> By: Heather http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9182 Heather Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:49:37 +0000 http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9182 Hey Kelly, First of all, I want to say thank you! lol.... after the 17 lb. link I know am about 99.9% sure I won't be carrying any more little "Glerum's" in my belly! Here's why.... I have diabetes ALL the time, none of this gestational stuff for me. Anyhoo, my daughter was 7 lbs even. I was induced at 39 weeks. My first son, was a scheduled c-setion b/c I measured early and all of the sonograms confirmed an big baby. So, I went in at 38 weeks. He was indeed a big baby, weighing in at 10 lbs 15 oz. Measuring 21 1/2 inches long. However, he wasn't technically ready. His lungs were not completely developed. So, he spent 10 days in NICU. We faced one problem after the other while he was in there. Anyhoo.... I switched Dr's with my 3rd pregnancy and we did our best to manage the diabetes better. My doctor continued to say that we'd have a larger baby, but he didn't think he would be as big as my second child. So.... we wait for the 39 week, and again I measured big... we're talking about 42 weeks or something like that..... and I went in for the scheduled cesarean. This is where it gets a little funny. As the doctor was about to deliver the baby, I asked him what's the largest baby he's ever delivered? The answer... 11 pounds. He begins to laugh... uhhh, yes Doctor? As he is attempting to control his own laughter, he says... "Heather, this is one huge baby, I think this one beats that last record. This has got to be the biggest baby I've ever delivered." WHAT??? Indeed, he was huge. 12 pounds 1 ounce and 23 inches long to be exact. However, he was a healthy newborn. He was born on Friday, we came home on Sunday and were back at church on Wednesday night. That poor third child gets no special treatment you know, lol. Anyways, I say all of this to just proved that sometimes the doctors are right on, and other times they are just plain wrong. God knows though... and all things are in His hands. I'll be praying that no matter what happens Bennett will be completely ready when he is born. Big baby or not, nothing is worse than spending time in the NICU. In my experiences I'd rather have 12 pound healthy babies than smaller ones that just aren't quite ready. God Bless you these next few weeks!! I can't wait to read your blog after he is born and your family dynamics completely change. I'm also looking forward to adorable sibling pictures. Happy Weekend! ~Heather Hey Kelly,

First of all, I want to say thank you! lol…. after the 17 lb. link I know am about 99.9% sure I won’t be carrying any more little “Glerum’s” in my belly! Here’s why…. I have diabetes ALL the time, none of this gestational stuff for me. Anyhoo, my daughter was 7 lbs even. I was induced at 39 weeks. My first son, was a scheduled c-setion b/c I measured early and all of the sonograms confirmed an big baby. So, I went in at 38 weeks. He was indeed a big baby, weighing in at 10 lbs 15 oz. Measuring 21 1/2 inches long. However, he wasn’t technically ready. His lungs were not completely developed. So, he spent 10 days in NICU. We faced one problem after the other while he was in there. Anyhoo…. I switched Dr’s with my 3rd pregnancy and we did our best to manage the diabetes better. My doctor continued to say that we’d have a larger baby, but he didn’t think he would be as big as my second child. So…. we wait for the 39 week, and again I measured big… we’re talking about 42 weeks or something like that….. and I went in for the scheduled cesarean. This is where it gets a little funny. As the doctor was about to deliver the baby, I asked him what’s the largest baby he’s ever delivered? The answer… 11 pounds. He begins to laugh… uhhh, yes Doctor? As he is attempting to control his own laughter, he says… “Heather, this is one huge baby, I think this one beats that last record. This has got to be the biggest baby I’ve ever delivered.” WHAT??? Indeed, he was huge. 12 pounds 1 ounce and 23 inches long to be exact. However, he was a healthy newborn. He was born on Friday, we came home on Sunday and were back at church on Wednesday night. That poor third child gets no special treatment you know, lol. Anyways, I say all of this to just proved that sometimes the doctors are right on, and other times they are just plain wrong. God knows though… and all things are in His hands. I’ll be praying that no matter what happens Bennett will be completely ready when he is born. Big baby or not, nothing is worse than spending time in the NICU. In my experiences I’d rather have 12 pound healthy babies than smaller ones that just aren’t quite ready. God Bless you these next few weeks!! I can’t wait to read your blog after he is born and your family dynamics completely change. I’m also looking forward to adorable sibling pictures. Happy Weekend!

~Heather

]]> By: Rachel http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9181 Rachel Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:53:14 +0000 http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9181 Kell...That my friend is exactly what has happened to me with both of my girls...But with my second, miss Rylee..Yeah..Jumped 6 weeks in 2 weeks if that makes sense.., My doctor noticed before he even measured. For me she just kept getting bigger at the same rate. I had her at 37 weeks and she weighed in at 8lbs 15.5 oz. She would have killed me at 40 weeks! I had a c section, but this is only because this is the only way I can have my babies... Good luck doll! You will be fine. you know you love you some chubby babies!! Kell…That my friend is exactly what has happened to me with both of my girls…But with my second, miss Rylee..Yeah..Jumped 6 weeks in 2 weeks if that makes sense.., My doctor noticed before he even measured. For me she just kept getting bigger at the same rate. I had her at 37 weeks and she weighed in at 8lbs 15.5 oz. She would have killed me at 40 weeks! I had a c section, but this is only because this is the only way I can have my babies…

Good luck doll! You will be fine. you know you love you some chubby babies!!

]]> By: meridyth http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9180 meridyth Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:36:04 +0000 http://www.notinaday.com/kelly/2008/02/26/big-fat-baby/#comment-9180 how on this earth does a woman have the strength to carry a 17lb baby in utero??? that is insane. we 7lb baby-carriers were about to die by week 32! caleb was 17lbs by 5 months and i had a hard time carrying him around in my arms! i think you look so great. it's tough being so prego with chloe as active as she is, moving, photo business, construction... shall i go on? no? ok... you are amazing! maybe you're measuring big just because of the way he is laying in there. he looks like he's just poking out a little farther, like he has your booty and it's sticking out at your belly button while his ryan-legs are pointing toward your back. that's some extra length in a couple ways. (i say that with love...) can't wait to hear what news the next appt brings! how on this earth does a woman have the strength to carry a 17lb baby in utero??? that is insane. we 7lb baby-carriers were about to die by week 32! caleb was 17lbs by 5 months and i had a hard time carrying him around in my arms!

i think you look so great. it’s tough being so prego with chloe as active as she is, moving, photo business, construction… shall i go on? no? ok… you are amazing! maybe you’re measuring big just because of the way he is laying in there. he looks like he’s just poking out a little farther, like he has your booty and it’s sticking out at your belly button while his ryan-legs are pointing toward your back. that’s some extra length in a couple ways. (i say that with love…) can’t wait to hear what news the next appt brings!

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