Guest guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I think it is about 1/2 to 1 pound a week or so at the home stretch. I am in the same boat you are, though.......at 32 weeks mine measured 5 pounds 14 ounces. My pre WLS babies were 9 pounds 13 ounces 22 1/2 inches long, 7 pounds 11 ounces 20 1/2 inches long, and 8 pounds 11 ounces and 21 1/2 inches long. With the exception of the middle one, I think I am just a big baby producer. I never gained a whole lot of weight with each pregnancy, less than 30 pounds. (I'm sitting on 27 pounds this time with 3 weeks to the day before delivery.) Think of it this way, if you haven't gained much delivering a big baby means you don't have much to lose. Good luck and hope your delivery is smooth!! Mandi in Concord, NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 No, the baby will gain up to half a pound a week, not a pound. you will still have a nice size baby though. God Bless, Robin, NorthEastern, NY Age- 41 EDD- July 27th, 2004 IT'S A BOY!!!!!! Mommy to: & (twin boys 8 years), Madison, daughter, 5 years and Wife to Pup 15 years (October 31, 1988) Gastric Bypass Surgery- October 18th 2002 Start-378, current- 246(pregnant) goal 170 after baby It's a BOY!!!!! Emerson Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Had a Sonogram yesterday and the baby's weight is estimated at 5 Ibs 1 oz. I'm currently 34 weeks. When they told me that I was lying there thinking that I'm going to have a big baby. Is this the case? I am under the impression that the baby will be gaining at least a pound a week. Am I right or wrong? Thanks LANA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Lana, First of all, sonograms are rarely correct when estimating a baby's weight and length, however according to a pg book I have, at 34 weeks the baby weighs almost 5lbs in a normal pg that has an average 7.5lb baby. According to the book, the baby will gain .5lb a week from now until 38 weeks and then just under .5lb a week from 38-40 weeks. So, don't worry! I am sure you are having a perfectly normal sized baby!! I think the pound a week applies more to the mom than the baby:) And don't be surprised if you lose a couple pounds near the end since that is completely normal when you are about to go into labor!! a BABY WEIGHT'S ??? Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 13:52:19 -0000 > Had a Sonogram yesterday and the baby's weight is > estimated at 5 Ibs 1 oz. I'm currently 34 weeks. When > they told me that I was lying there thinking that I'm > going to have a big baby. Is this the case? I am under > the impression that the baby will be gaining at least a > pound a week. Am I right or wrong? > Thanks > > LANA > > Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm > 127:3 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I was told the baby can gain 1/2 pound a week by my ob-gyn/perinatologist. Then the Ultrasound Tech said the baby can grow or stay the same weight. That was last week and I am now 38 weeks. Chrystal Wife to Jace - together 6 Years! Happy Mommy to - 4 Years Old! Jonas Due July 28, 2004! Zookeeper for 2 big dogs and 6 cats who let me feed them! http://chrystallife.50megs.com/ http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/seeswensonauctions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I am glad you asked that question cause I was wondering the same thing. I had an ultrasound on the 7th and the tech said Rori weighed 5lbs4oz. I was in shock, I guess I was expecting her to be around 3 or 4lbs. I was only 9 months post op when I got pregnant. I had lost 12lbs but have gained that 12lbs plus 1lb back. I guess I thought since I hadnt gained much weight that she hadnt either. If she gaines 1/2lb a week and I still have 4 weeks to go, I think I will be returning quite a few newborn diapers!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 The basically told me the same thing and my little one came out to be only 5lb 8oz - don't believe what the sonograms tell you.... Just know that God knows what is healthy for you and the baby and he'll be sure to take care of both of you!! Rene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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