Baby at 32 weeks

La

La

Our little boy had his 32 week checkup today, and is measuring in the 77th percentile. He weighs 4 pounds, 12 oz and is measuring 6 days ahead..so technically measuring 33 weeks (I’m 32w1d). The tech said if he continues on this path and I carry until 40 weeks, he’ll likely be 8 pounds 😳 I know ultrasounds aren’t always right, but I’m planning on a vaginal birth and it makes me a little nervous. Anyone else had a baby measure ahead at 32 weeks and have a large baby?

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Mi

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Estimating weight based on ultrasound isn’t known for its accuracy; I’ve known a ton of folks who were told their babies were big on ultrasound and they were born average size (close to or on due date). Also, you can still have a big baby vaginally! My son was 8.9 lbs and my daughter was 9.6 lbs and I had them both vaginally! It can be done, I promise!

Se

Selenne • Jun 25, 2018
I agree with Michele. It’s not very accurate. But an 8lb baby is fine. My daughter was also 8lbs 9oz! I had the epidural and it wasn’t very painful. You will be ok! Don’t over think it! 🤗

Mi

Michel • Jun 25, 2018
It hurts regardless. I guess I don’t have a point of comparison because I’ve only had babies over 8 lbs but I feel like it probably wouldn’t hurt any less to push out a slightly smaller baby 😝

La

La • Jun 25, 2018
Yeah, I know I can, it’s just....that’s gotta hurt. lol 😆

Ca

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I didn’t realize 8’lbs was big for a baby. I guess I’m screwed because all my cousins and I were born over 8 lbs!