Had my 36 week appointment today..was kinda shocked at some news..

So I had my 36 week appointment today. She didnt do an internal which I thought was odd since she did one last week. I thought you had one at every visit from here on out? I guess I was wrong. My streb b test came back negative which is good and the babys heartbeat was nice and strong. I didnt gain any weight since last week BUT she is saying that this baby is BIG! She said that she doesnt want me going the full 40 weeks (I am due August 30th) because she is afraid of how big the baby will be by then. She said ideally she would like it if I went into labor within the next 2 weeks on my own but if I dont, we will have to discuss induction and/or c section which kind of upset me.

She based this all on the measurements of my belly with that measuring tape thing...she doesnt do growth sonos in her office, I have to go somewhere else for one after next week if I dont have the baby this week. Now I am wondering how often these things are off? I havent gained an enormous amount of weight (24 pounds overall) but all the weight I did gain is basically only in my stomach. So now I dont know what to hope for. I dont want a HUGE baby so I am hoping that she is off but as long as my little girl is healthy, thats all that matters.

We have narrowed the name down to Megan Brenna, Megan Kenna or Megan Kylie..so now I am thinking we just have to actually see her first before we make a decision. So thats my update for now.

Re: Had my 36 week appointment today..was kinda shocked at some news..

I would wait and definitely have a sono. Even the sonograms can be off =/- 2lbs. They will also check fluid levels at the growth sonogram.

Try not to worry too much...

Re: Had my 36 week appointment today..was kinda shocked at some news..

A few weeks ago I was measuring 2wks behind based on the measuring tape but then when I went for my growth sono I was measuring 2 wks ahead so who knows what is really accurate.

Re: Had my 36 week appointment today..was kinda shocked at some news..

Women birth big babies every single day...and she is NOT giving you even a weight estimate. Go get a sono and remember that some women are told they will have "big" babies and they have a 7 or 8lb baby just fine.

No need to run to surgery over this.

Re: Had my 36 week appointment today..was kinda shocked at some news..

They thought Damien would be at 10lbs, he was 8lbs. I don't think I have ever heard of someones baby being on the money with what they guesstimate. If you don't want a c-section wait for nature to take it's course.

Re: Had my 36 week appointment today..was kinda shocked at some news..

It really amazes me at how different doctors are. My baby was measuring large and was large (9lbs 10 oz) and the doctor was adimant about me going till the end to give the baby's lungs a chance to finish developing.

Re: Had my 36 week appointment today..was kinda shocked at some news..

Re: Had my 36 week appointment today..was kinda shocked at some news..

At my 34 week sonogram they estimated Hayley to be 6lb 15 oz and when she was born at 35w1d she was 6lb 13oz...they were pretty darn close

Re: Had my 36 week appointment today..was kinda shocked at some news..

I had a growth sono @33 weeks and they were estimating the baby to be 6lbs 4oz in the 80th percentile

my dr. said they will watch me closely, I have my first internal on tuesday and then next wed another growth sono to see where the baby is. I was told the sono can be + / - 1lb, either way. she only mentioned a c-section IF I make it to my due date (sept 3rd) and they are estimating her to be over 9 lbs, other than that it seems they will let nature take its course.
good luck!