https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 25 May 2026 06:19:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1615459 Tue, 06 May 2014 08:36:33 +0000 LovelyPlum 1615459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugmama: I don't know if she's seen this thread or not, buy @fussygal just had a 10 + lb baby with an unmedicated vaginal birth. I don't think they had any clue that LO was that big before she was born. Might be worth walling her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1615353 Tue, 06 May 2014 08:06:54 +0000 LBee 1615353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugmama: I was just with one of my best friends who is a midwife (MSN, CNM) and she told me that mother's instinct is the #1 indicator for baby's size. I thought that was very interesting - she said that it's also given the least credence by doctors. </p> <p>No experience, but trust your mommy gut! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1615350 Tue, 06 May 2014 08:05:57 +0000 Weagle 1615350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no personal experience, but I do have several friends that have had 10+lbers vaginally. A couple had no clue until baby came out - needless to say those size estimations were WAY off. You can do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1615336 Tue, 06 May 2014 08:02:06 +0000 NurseMommy 1615336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not me, but a colleague just had her first at home, 10 lb 2 oz. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1615312 Tue, 06 May 2014 07:53:22 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1615312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me, my decision came down to would I rather: </p> <p>A) Induce and limit the growth to increase chance of a vaginal delivery</p> <p>B) Wait to go naturally but increase chance of direct c-section or other risks if baby gets stuck or other issues come up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1615272 Tue, 06 May 2014 07:36:38 +0000 junebugmama 1615272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: I'm 38 and 4 </p> <p>@LittleGBee: Thank you. I'm think this thread is a little bit of fear recognizing :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1615030 Tue, 06 May 2014 01:01:06 +0000 LittleGBee 1615030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugmama: Good luck with whatever you decide! </p> <p>My second was 9lbs 13oz and was born at home with barely a tear. My first was 9lbs 9oz, induced at 41 weeks and a 3rd degree tear. </p> <p>I'd say trust your instincts and try to acknowledge all your fears beforehand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614862 Mon, 05 May 2014 21:25:49 +0000 Mamasig 1614862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>10 lbs 9 oz at 39 weeks - I went for the c section. I'm small frames and my mama instinct told me I'd end up with the c section anyway. The thought of him getting hurt scared me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614779 Mon, 05 May 2014 20:47:33 +0000 Arden 1614779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, how far along are you now? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614777 Mon, 05 May 2014 20:46:52 +0000 Arden 1614777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugmama: Keeping my fingers crossed for you! I was going to pull out all the numbers and statistics and ACOG recs about big babies to reassure you but I know you already know all that stuff. So I'm just gonna go with: you can do it!!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614716 Mon, 05 May 2014 20:22:09 +0000 junebugmama 1614716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Jax was 9 lbs and 3 weeks early. So history says I make big babies. </p> <p>I have had ultrasounds, and a bunch of cpm's, cnm's, and ob's guess that he is bigger than 10'bs. My mama instinct is also telling me he's giant. Sounds silly but last time I kept my belly button, this time I have a full outie ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614704 Mon, 05 May 2014 20:17:24 +0000 Arden 1614704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Was your last baby big? Why do they think this baby will be over 10 pounds? </p> <p>Hope you go into labor soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614698 Mon, 05 May 2014 20:15:32 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 1614698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is some question about how much DS2 weighed -- one scale said 9-10, one said 10 (no idea how they were that far off?). Regardless, it was a normal pregnancy. I induced at 40+2 but was not pressured to do so (I had to do it because my childcare for DS1 fell through and my backup was going to go out of town within the week). The pushing was definitely more intense and a bit longer than with DS1, who was 7-11, and I had a third-degree tear. I was pretty sore for awhile, but frankly it didn't feel a ton different than my recovery with DS1. All in all, it went just fine. Lots of the nurses were very surprised I didn't have a c-section because of his size. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614661 Mon, 05 May 2014 19:58:53 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1614661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD was well over 9lbs and really close to 10. She also had a huge BM before they weighed her. </p> <p>I was induced due to LGA at 39 weeks. The induction went really well and even though I pushed for about 3 hrs it was worth it because I didn't really tear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614653 Mon, 05 May 2014 19:56:04 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1614653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD was 10lbs 1oz. Four days before her due date I had a small leak and went to L&amp;D they weren't concerned with the leak because it wasn't constant and I had good fluid levels. They were concerned with my erratic blood pressure. They recommended inducing. I went home instead. 24 hours later I checked my BP and it was far higher than it had been the night before. Went back to the hospital got checked in, they recommended induction again and this time we agreed. Started with cervadil and had good contractions on my own every 1-2 minutes for a minute. 12 hours later I'm 2-3cm dilated. Labored in the tub, had my water broken, four hours later still 2-3. Accepted pitocin. Essentially got no where. Baby's heart rate started to spike. Had a c-section 45 minutes into her due date.<br /> There was talk of forceps during the section because she was wedged so tightly. Her head, despite not coming down the birth canal, had dramatic molding from being stuck.</p> <p>I knew from 33 weeks that she was large but my doc was never worried about the delivery. My mom had three nine pounders and is smaller than I am.</p> <p>Baby was/is healthy. I had a great recovery. I never wanted the section but looking back now it was what got us both here safely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614625 Mon, 05 May 2014 19:46:53 +0000 rachiecakes 1614625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My brother was over 10lbs, he was my moms second baby. He was born within the hour arriving at the hospital, no meds because he came so fast. He did break his collarbone on the way out but was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614621 Mon, 05 May 2014 19:45:45 +0000 Anutka 1614621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was just under 10, 9lb14oz. Home birth, mild shoulder dystocia but my midwife got her out quick and all was great :)</p> <p>ETA Just remembered, LO's collar bone was broken from the maneuver, but it healed quick and you couldn't tell after a few months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614551 Mon, 05 May 2014 19:21:45 +0000 lovehoneybee 1614551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't, but my SIL had a 10lb, 4oz baby (her second child). Came on her due date, was not induced. Got an epidural, had to woken up to push, asked for 5 more minutes of sleep. Pushed for all of like 15 minutes, no episiotomy, minimal tearing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-had-a-baby-over-10lbs#post-1614543 Mon, 05 May 2014 19:19:35 +0000 junebugmama 1614543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Those who had babies over 10lbs, would you mind sharing some information regarding your birth, circumstance, and outcomes with me. I'm really being pressured for an induction. Although I know lots of stats, I'd like some real life tangible stories. TIA! </p>