Scared to give birth to a heavy baby?

Question

I am a first time mom and I want my child to be born healthy and strong, but I had an ultrasound at 24weeks and my baby weighed 1.8ozs. Everyone looks at me weird when I tell them that and they make jokes that I’m going to give birth to a 10lb baby. I didn’t think it was a big deal, but most of the mothers I know are making comments and weird jokes, making me paranoid that I’m doing something wrong and my baby is gaining too much weight. 
I’m just wondering if any other mothers out there also worried a lot for nothing?
I exercise and do yoga every night. I eat semi-healthy ( I crave pizza and dark chocolate sometimes).
I don’t know, maybe I’m stressing myself out for no reason.
I’m open to any advice or similar stories.

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My ex husband and I genetically had larger then “normal” babies. oldest 9 lbs middle 9 lbs 11 oz and third 9 lbs 4 oz; I had healthy pregnancies and vaginally delivered each of them. Your body is going to make the perfect baby for your body to handle. Don’t stress about birth, it ultimately solves nothing ya know, just enjoy your pregnancy! :)

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It’s just an estimate, don’t worry. My baby was estimated at 1lb 2oz at 22 weeks while all the apps said at that stage babies are less than 1 pound. But my doctor didn’t say anything about a big baby so I’m not worried. 
People are stupid and consistently say the absolute dumbest things they can think of to pregnant women. Are they doctors? Nope. So ignore them.

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I was born 9 pounds 1 oz and my boyfriend was 10, and I’m a type 1 diabetic so we’re going to have a big baby! Nothing wrong with a hefty baby, more to love 🤗❤️

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I was told my daughter was over 6 lbs at my last scan and then delivered her at just over 36 weeks and she was only 5 pounds and 1 ounce. The weight isn’t exact. And, there isn’t really anything you can do about it. Babies grow at their own rate. So don’t stress about it!

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I'm a really tiny person and my baby is supposedly big. People keep bringing it up like "oh you're having TWO slices of French toast? No wonder the baby is big." I eat super healthy and I'm doing nothing wrong food wise --
My biggest craving is berries -- so I think some babies are just bigger and I think some people should not make jokes and worry you!

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I had the exact same problem with my first. I got huge and by 7 months everyone kept saying I looked ready to pop. Gee thanks! My daughter measured a couple weeks ahead and I was so worried. I was induced at 38 weeks and had a 7lb 14oz baby and a great birthing experience. You don't know what's going to happen, don't stress! People need to mind their business. Listen to your docs and their advice. If the baby looks too big, you can get a c-section. I was scared to tear and I ended up getting second degree tearing which was no bigs. I didn't even know it happened until the doc was stitching me up which was fast and I was holding my baby so nothing could bother me. Plus, a big baby is a healthy baby!

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You all are so very helpful and supportive. Thank you. I’m always second-guessing myself, but maybe that’s normal with first time moms. I feel a lot better and not as stressed over something so small. I hope you all are having a wonderful New Year.

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At this stage there is no saying how big your baby will be and the scans are often inaccurate. My daughter last scan 2 days before her birth she was supposed to be between 7 and 8lbs. She was 9lb 5, I had a good birth though, laboured fairly quickly 3am was the first contraction and she was born at 11.55am. Even if you have a big baby it doesn't necessarily mean a horrible birth

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At 23 weeks we were told our baby girl was 1 lb 8 oz as well. I'm not too concerned about her being a big baby. Every baby has growth spurts at different times. Maybe ours are just growing early.

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They told me my first would be close to 9lbs based on an ultrasound weight... she was my smallest baby, born at 7lbs even. 
Eat healthy, the baby gains based on your eating habits...
Also, bigger babies tend to be less difficult (from what I’ve heard)

Scared to give birth to a heavy baby?

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