A small (large) update

posted by Emma on September 8, 2008 02:19 PM

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Currently I am 36 weeks pregnant, 37 on Thursday. My midwife (independent, with 25 years experience, who knows what she's doing) said on Friday that he is already over 8lb.

That, I imagine, has the potential to smart.

(It'll be interesting to see the comments, if any, to this post. Over the last 8 or so months, people have been dividing themselves neatly into the reassuring - for instance, 'Weight doesn't matter, it's the head circumference that counts' - to those who seem almost gleeful about my possible discomfort and pain, and/or are keen to relive their own experiences. I don't mind which type you are, since everyone's different: comments, kind or less so, have very little bearing on what I'll experience myself - so comment away!)

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I found something on the internet that also weighs 8lb...as a guide, i imagine, perhaps. x x

http://rlrl.firebrand-media.com/2007_rlrl_site/Images/brads_pics/brad_fish.jpg

Posted by: david on September 8, 2008 03:34 PM


You'll be in the 'gleeful discomfort' camp, then...!

Posted by: Em on September 8, 2008 04:00 PM


Hey there-
I've had two babies- One at 7 lbs 6 oz. and one at 8 lbs. 6 oz. The 7 pounder had a huge melon for a head. Serious Charlie Brown action. I had to have an episiotomy to get him out of there.
The 8 pounder's head was more appropriate, and he came out with very little trouble.
The trick is to squat! Squatting opens up that canal up to an extra 30%!

Posted by: Bridget Pilloud on September 8, 2008 05:20 PM


I've had three babies. The biggest one - 9lbs 3oz - was my second, and the easiest. Two hours labour. It hurt and I made a lot of noise but it is one of the high spots of my life.

Posted by: sue hepworth on September 8, 2008 05:49 PM


I've never had a baby, but my general observation is that babies these days weigh a lot more than they did in the seventies. Most babies I know now are in excess of eight pounds.

The way I look at it is that a baby's head is always gonna be massive compared to the body it has to come out of, so.....

Posted by: Sarah on September 8, 2008 07:20 PM


I just hope you will have a nice, comparatively easy, birth and a beautiful baby.

Posted by: pierre l on September 8, 2008 10:51 PM


I absolutely agree with Bridget - keep upright and forward; whatever you do, do not lie down, particularly for the bit when the baby emerges! (Obviously having a lie down for a rest during labour is fine)That extra 30% is vital (assuming you're planning an epidural free birth). My baby was 8lbs 15oz and since my labour was so long and I was so exhausted, involved my husband holding me upright at the end. This worked really well. Arrange that NOW with whoever your birth partner is because, trust me, at the time you won't be able to ask someone to help you as your concentration will be elsewhere. I hasten to add, an overall wonderful experience though.

Posted by: Equiano on September 17, 2008 10:00 AM

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