Comments on: 19 weeks pregnancy appointment: Big baby, movement, and pregnancy weight gain

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Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:45:10 +0000

[...] not a big deal at all. Back in the second trimester there was a 4-week period that I gained 9 pounds. Even though I’m okay with gaining weight, that was a lot to swallow for some [...]

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:28:26 +0000

Hi! Just so you know, the whole “big baby” thing is pure B.S. There is no evidence that a larger than average baby is problematic or requires a c-section, ok? In fact, there is no way to even get an accurate estimate of fetal weight, so it blows the “maybe c-section” crapola out of the water. Especially at 19 weeks! They have no business putting that fear into your head. You will have a vaginal birth if you want it.

Wishing you a wonderful second half of your pregnancy. =)

By: Natalja

Natalja — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:22:09 +0000

Wow, 9lbs in 4 weeks…. But who cares, enjoy the food. When the next time you will have an excuse to eat everything you want . But also remember that majority of weight you will gain in your 3rd trimester. During my pregnancy I’ve gained about 35lbs and 25 of which in my 3rd. So don’t be shocked. Baby gains the most weight in the last 3 months by building fat, those chubby rolls we love. And so will you. Be careful though if your baby will become too big you may end up with c-sec. I don’t want to scare you but that’s exactly what 2 of my friends went through recently. They were pushing and pushing for 24 hours and just couldn’t get the baby through the pelvic bones. So after such a long suffering they ended up with c-sec because of baby’s distress. When I found out that my boy was almost 9lbs (after their experiences), I chickened out and opted for c-sec myself. It’s not really that bad as they say. The docs will give you so many pain pills that you will be up and on the go in 3 days. At least I was. Not a big deal at all. Not delivering vaginally bothered me for about 5 days and then suddenly it was forgotten. I was a mom to my son, and how I delivered nobody cared and nobody asked. So don’t agonize over it if it happens.
Now I will run through the second portion of diabetis test, I had to go through it. The first one goes just like Jessi described. But if the results come back ubnormal, and unfortunately they often do, you will have to come back again for 3 hour test. It consists of drinking that sweet concoction which is really not too bed at all. Reminded me a sweetened Fanta, but without the gas. And then you will have to come back for the blood drawing 3 times with 1 hour in between of each. And that really sucks. All in all they will take your blood 4 times within 4 hours. I have pretty good veins and I was sore and bluish after that. Not to mention that for 4 hours I was super bored. You can’t really go anywhere too far. If there is some big store nearby that is great.

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:27:03 +0000

Oh gross! I’m not a fan of sweet stuff to drink, so this doesn’t sound fun. Thanks for explaining to me and letting me know what I’m in for I hope that I’m like you and won’t have to do another test!

By: Jessi

Jessi — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:11:02 +0000

Oh the test isn’t anything to worry about it’s easy, just ick! You go into the lab, they’ll have you drink this syrupy/sweet flavored drink thing and then tell you to come back in exactly an hour to have your blood draw. That’s it. However, some places make you fast for at least 8 hours before you come in, and that is MISERABLE! Especially if you’re still suffering from any morning sickness. And if you throw up the syrup stuff, you’ll probably have to redo the test…But if that one comes back good then you don’t have to worry about anymore tests…If it doesn’t, then you’ll have to take a 3 hour test, which I’m not 100% what that entails, I didn’t have to take it.

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:47:29 +0000

Kellie – I’m right there with you, girl! It’s hard to look at the scale and think “I’ve NEVER weighed this much in my life!” I’ve been trying not to think about it, but I will admit that seeing an extra 9 lbs has pushed my butt to do a little more exercise. Anything to help, right? It’s good to hear that you gained just about the same amount in the same period of time. Whew. I just hope you are right – next time I go, I don’t want to see that scale move at all! Ha, ha.

Crysi – Funny you mention being addicted to fruit salad. I’m the SAME way now. I ate so much fruit yesterday and I could have had even more. Yum! It sounds like we have the same kind of veins, oh how that does suck! I’m hoping that you are able to deliver the twins vaginally too! I couldn’t imagine recovering from surgery and having a new little baby. Seems like a lot!

Jessi – Just what happens for the gestational diabetes test? Of course I haven’t looked it up yet, but please explain… and don’t scare me! Just kidding

Jenny – Weight gain is lovely, isn’t it? I’m with you, hoping that breast feeding really knocks off up to 500 calories per day. I hope I’m one of those that can say, “I lost 30 pounds in a week.” Wouldn’t that be nice?!

Caitlin – Your doctor would have freaked out over my 9 pounds if she did over your 6 pounds! Geez, especially with all the goodies for the holidays.

Bessie – Good to hear about the pain and c-section. I think I’ve just heard so many horror stories regarding the recovery time for a c-section and that is what scares me. I’ve also heard people talking and saying that they feel like they didn’t give birth the “proper” way and feel a little bit less of a mom. Sounds really strange, and glad that it’s not that way!

Josie – The message boards are gone for the time being. We are in the plans to give our site a makeover, so stay tuned for that. To answer your question, I didn’t take my pill on Halloween (when lil Tarzan was made) because I had forgot, Tarzan forgot to remind me, and then we went out and had too many drinks. I think that I forget the next day too, and then when I remembered, I took one. I have always been really bad about taking my pill and strangely have never gotten pregnant sooner. I’ll pulled many nights like the one you talked about and I was fine. It doesn’t sound like you’re too worried, but definitely keep me posted. Did you take your pill the next day? It’s shocking what missing just 1 can do!

Michele – Thanks for all the great advice. I think that I will really push what I want and hopefully it will happen. I want the baby to come out when he is ready, not on the dr.’s schedule!

Maryanne – Congrats on your pregnancy! I wish that we only got weighed here at the beginning and end. That would be awesome.. but no, we get weighed every single time. Oy! I keep hoping that my nurse will “forget” one time, but it hasn’t happened yet. Good luck to you!

Hi Helen – Yikes is right! That’s exactly what I’m afraid will happen, but I’ll just let everything happen as it should. If I gain 35 pounds, so be it! I do like how you lost so much in just 2 months – again breast feeding is the way to go for sure! And sadly, no movements just yet. My dr. said they should come soon enough – this week or next. I’m def. keeping my fingers crossed!

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:45:36 +0000

oops, it was this post that mentioned movements…I got all excited there for you:-)
Don’t worry- it will happen soon and wake you up at night later on!

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:26:31 +0000

Hi Jane!
Trying to catch up on your blog this morning- lots to read!
Try not to stress too much about your weight gain. It will fluctuate and in my experience, the guidelines for the flow of the weight gain are never very accurate. You’ll likely have some months where you don’t gain much, and others where you gain more. It balances out. Just to maybe ease your mind: I gained around 40 pounds with my first pregnancy. (I weighed 178 pounds on the day of the delivery– yikes, I still remember that 19 years later!) and 2 months later, I weighed 135 pounds. Breastfeeding is a wonderful thing:-) Not to mention forgetting to eat half the time because you are so focused on the baby…not that great, but it happens.
I agree with you about wanting a vaginal delivery too. It’s very difficult to estimate a baby’s size, so don’t let them scare you saying he is big. I say as long as the baby is in good position at the time of labour, trying vaginally is the way to go. I’ve never understood why some women would actually CHOOSE major abdominal surgery over a natural body process (labour and delivery) I had both of my children vaginally, and it was so lovely to be able to be up and around right afterwards. Sure, there’s some soreness and afterpains, but nothing like post-operative pain!
You’re doing great…and I’m excited to read the next post about feeling the movements:-)

By: maryanne

maryanne — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:51:29 +0000

My first child was born in the UK and they only weigh you at the start and end of your pregnancy over there – so much less stressful! I hate the monthly weigh-ins in the US. Seems like it would be obvious if you were gaining WAY too much or too little without having to step on a scale every visit.

I’m totally with you on avoiding a C-section if at all possible, recovery just takes so much longer after C-sections.

Loving your blog. I’m about a week behind you, so it’s fun to hear what I’ve got coming up in the next week

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:47:20 +0000

I forgot to add that providers measure bellies differently. With my 2nd baby, the baby was in a position very deep towards my back. I measured extremely small. One provider wanted to give me an u/s at 38 weeks. What was the point? The provider who knew me best and had the most expereince knew about the baby’s position (the only one to lay her hands on my belly to feel position). He was born 8 pounds. So on the other hand, providers worry when there is little weight gain and a small belly too……all for naught.