Anyone else measuring big?

Question

My last ultrasound showed the baby measuring in the 95th percentile and I’ve steady been measuring 4-5 weeks ahead when they measure me at each appointment. 33 weeks at my last appointment and measuring 38-39 weeks. They’re doing an ultrasound in a couple weeks to check his size and amniotic fluid. They seem kinda concerned. I’m not sure what to make of it. I don’t have GD. im having a cesarean. Not sure what difference it makes or if the size is an indication of something wrong. I have two daughters and they both measured small/average
Any insight? Anyone else in the same boat?

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Same. My first (girl) was average. This little boy is 97th percentile 3 weeks ahead consistently since our 20 week scan (high risk so monthly scans). 5lbs 12oz estimated at 31 weeks. He is a BIG little boy. His papa is a big guy though and all the guys on that side of the family are. No GD on my part. My OB wants a c section if he is bigger than 5000 grams at our 38.5 week scan. I am 35.5 weeks now and have a scan tomorrow too. My OB says cesarean is better than him getting stuck and all the issues that can cause. Since my daughter was average we dont know if I can birth a big baby naturally although many women can.

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same. bugs measured 5.11 at 32 weeks. my Dr said over 8.9 and he will make me have section 😢😢😢 not what I want. and US can be off so why make that call?

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Mine was 94th percentile at 20w. I actually switched doctors because she immediately started talking about growth scans and csection. I had an 8.5lb baby last time vaginally, and I honestly expect him to be a little bigger but I'm not overly concerned. I don't have GD. 
Fundal height I would be concerned about possibility of too much fluid, but beyond that growth scans aren't very accurate. If you're already having a cesarean, I don't really understand their concern. My midwife I switched to was confused as to why my previous doctor felt so hurried to get a growth scan due to baby being 94th percentile. She was like "4th percentile, sure, we want to make sure the placenta is doing its job, but 94th percentile, your placenta is working just fine." 
Also, my doctor measured my uterus at 4 weeks ahead. A week later, the midwife measured me at 1-2 weeks (can't remember now) behind. So, it varies based on who is measuring, too.

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At 35 mine measured 99% for head size. My dr is not concerned and said those measurements can be way off this late in pregnancy. She isn’t giving me another ultrasound to check before my due date so I hope she’s right

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My doctor changed my due date from May 11 to 18th but my daughter has always measured closer to the 11th and actually goes a week beyond. At 34 weeks she was measuring 36 and fit in that growth chart (head and weight)

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