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2050045 tn?1343153733

Baby#2

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?
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1972798 tn?1355549267
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.
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2020005 tn?1628125976
I have definitely heard they get bigger though, definitely. a LOT of people have told me that.. you'll have to let us know!
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2050045 tn?1343153733
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!
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Everyone is different I'm the eldest of four and was bigger than my siblings, over 9 lb
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Everyone is different I'm the eldest of four and was bigger than my siblings, over 9 oz
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Not true for me, both my babies were 6pounders.. Now I think my lilman will be bigger than them..we will see :)
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