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Q: Bigger than expected baby

I had my 2nd ultrasound yesterday, which according to my midwife was 20weeks and 6 days, however they said my baby was more likely 23weeks and a few days. I know this can't be right as my partner was in afghan at the time it would have taken to conceive therefore bubs can only be a whopper.

Has anyone experienced similar and is this normal? I've been called back for a second scan in a couple of weeks just to double check dates, but to be honest i am getting a little worried.

This question was asked Jul. 5, 2011 5:09pm
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Answered by allysaunders - Jul. 25, 2011 7:56am
Thanks girlies, well the good news so far is that i'm showing negative for pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes so i guess i might just get my own pool started!

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Answered by dmpage - Jul. 23, 2011 1:39am
Same thing for me as Sasha! They even had a pool going amongst all the nurses during delivery...they expected an 11 pounder based on ultrasound. He was 8.7 and a week overdue! Not to worry. I'm sure they'll do a glucose tolerance test to see if you have gestational diabetes which can often lead to "whoppers" but I seriously wouldn't worry.

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Answered by SashaB - Jul. 5, 2011 6:17pm
With my last baby they kept telling me he was going to be over 10 pounds and he ended up being only 7.8. Measurements can be off by quite a bit so honestly i wouldn't worry about it to much. Most likely you will have a normal sized baby!

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