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My friend keeps scarying me that ur second baby is always much bigger than ur first... My first was 7lb 13 oz and 21 in, and I'm not that big 5'3 and pre pregnancy 118lb...I hope this baby is not like 9 lb because the pushing part will be hard! does any one know is sheis right?
You can't go by that. People are telling me the same thing, too. My first baby was 7lb 11oz and 20in. I gained 44 pounds with that pregnancy. Doctor even said once or twice he may be a big baby. But a baby at that size is normal. I'm 37 weeks now and have gained 1 pound so everyone is telling me that the baby will be almost 10 pounds. My sister-in-law has had 3 kids.. Her first one was 5.5.. second one was 6.2 and 3rd was 6.3.... I have an older brother who was 8 pounds.. I was 5.5. I'm also 5'2'' so I feel the pain! Lol
My first was 5.6 a girl n my secomd a boy at 7.3 almost 2lbs bigger I gained less weight 2nd pregnancy
No.idea. they did tell me with my last pregnancy that sugar will make my baby big as I had gestational diabetes. So I cut out sugar and white carbs on dieticians advice and my daughter was only 6lb 6 and a half oz so dunno. Willprobably stick to the same diet this time for my babies health and mine but I'm not sure if second babies are bigger. Id like to find out though x
In my case not true my son was 8lbs 5.6 oz 21 inches long, and my daughter was 6lbs 15oz 19.5inches long. Labor was quicker and easier the second time.
No ftom my experience big babies r harder my daughter came out in 2 pushes my son I pushed for n hour
idk...i believe it...my first was 5.6 and she was late coming out,...now this one seems bigger!!! O_o
My son was 8lbs 9.5ozs, and i didn't have gestational diabetes, I just had a big baby, planning this one natural, (first was a c-section). Your body is meant to do it, so don't go in thinking you can't do it. My friend is 4'11, and had a 10lb baby naturally, you can do it!
I guess I will see when I'm in labor lol my first was a girl, and this one it will be a girl too...with my first I gained 40 lb even, and now I'm 22 lb and I'm 34w4d... my first came at 40w1d :) We will see how things work out... can't wait! I'm hoping for a shorter labor though :)
If you're really concerned, ask for an U/S to get a measurement, I'm 4'11, and always LOOK like I'm carrying huge, so my doctor suggested an U/S at the end to weight the baby, and will be with this one too. It's not exact, but it can ease your mind a little.
Not true for me, both my babies were 6pounders.. Now I think my lilman will be bigger than them..we will see :)
Everyone is different I'm the eldest of four and was bigger than my siblings, over 9 oz
Everyone is different I'm the eldest of four and was bigger than my siblings, over 9 lb
Ktowne no it not that big of an issue :) either way an u/s can be wrong... I just wanted to see everyone elses experience... If she is bigger than her sister I will. Have to deal with no other choice lol :)))) as long as she is healthy!
I have definitely heard they get bigger though, definitely. a LOT of people have told me that.. you'll have to let us know!
My sister is 5'5".. Her first was 7.14 and her second was 10.2..... And she gained less with her second. They normally do get bigger but dont fret about it. It doesnt help anything anyways but ya they do tend to get bigger with the second one. You will do fine though.
I surely will when I have her :))) We will see soon :D Not that much time left, but it will probably drag in the end...
Not necessarily. My granny had 3, my dad being the first and he was 12 lbs even. He was the biggest. My aunt was the last amd the smallest. My uncle was right in between.
My oldest was 6 lb 10 oz & my second born was 7 lbs. Not always the case that they'll be way bigger.
My first was a lil boy at 10 lb 10oz a week early. No gestational diabetes. My second was a girl 8lb 4oz a week early also. No diabetes as well. I was told the same thing after my son that the next one would be bigger I don't think it always happens that way thank goodness! I'm 21 weeks now with #3 will be interesting to see what she weighs.
Not always...my oldest was 9lb 7oz and my youngest wad 7lbs 2oz...so far this one is measuring big.
No i dont think thats always the case. My eldest was 6lb 3 and my second was only 6lb 10. I wouldnt worry to much about it
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