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If it’s any consolation I’ve eaten chocolate all the way through and mines only on the 20th percentile- don’t feel guilty and enjoy the food! 😊
Yes 97th centile here from two scans, I think it's all just genetic, me and my siblings were all 9/10lbs+. It sounds like they'll recommend I'm induced after 39 weeks which currently I'm up for just to meet baby girl sooner!! Also not as 'early' as what I'd expected. Don't feel bad, if your baby was too small that has its own issues!!
I was measured on the 99th percentile, got tested for GD which I haven’t got. I’ve been told I have a smaller then average bump as well 🤷♀️ The midwives also said they get things wrong all the time, so I’m not stressing about it. Just see what the next scan says and then they will discuss your options. I don’t mind getting induced because I’m sick of being pregnant now haha!
My last baby was 100th percentile at birth came out weighing 4.47kg (9 lbs 8 oz) at 40+2. I was induced at 40 weeks because of their concerns on my first baby which was 97th percentile at birth weight 4.34kg (9lbs 6oz) at 40 weeks. I have tall babies with big head. However this current baby is weighing 50th percentile in all my scans which I don’t believe one bit but we will see. Plus I have never had GD in all pregnancies, don’t gain much weight. Worst thing is that they will schedule you for an induction and advise you to not go past 40 weeks but remember it is all your choice and what you are comfortable with.
My baby is also on the 95th percentile but I have GD, in 2 weeks she’s gone from 3lb 13 to 4lb 9oz this was at 31 weeks
My son was 97th centile throughout. I had HG with that pregnancy too, lost 1.5 stone, didn’t gain any weight, could only eat about 5 different foods. No one was ever concerned even though he was measuring off the scale, ended up being born at 39+5 and weighed 8lb 14oz.
They told me to wait for the second growth scan to see how fast she is growing, then they will tell me more about tests and if she needs to come early.. Thank you so much for your kind words xx
@Marissa I had a placental localisation scan today and found out that baby boy is also on 95th percentile and estimated to be 4 pound 12 at 32 weeks. That means he is tracking as 3 weeks ahead. I eat very healthily and my main craving has been ice cubes. So, please don’t blame yourself. The sonographer has said to me that some women just have bigger babies which can be genetic. As long as baby girl is happy, healthy and developing well you’re doing the best job mama. Have they referred you for a GTT test? Xx
I am the 90th percentile 31 weeks yesterday & he was weighing 4 pound 6, barely been told anything except I’ll get tested for GD & to go for a scan at 37 weeks 🙄 x