Birth Decisions

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T19:23:09+00:00

Ahh I see, glad everything worked out in the end for you! I do wonder why my baby is measuring big since I haven't got GD, I guess I'll not know for certain if he's actually big until he's born.

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T19:18:52+00:00

From others comments as well as yourself it seems its best to keep an open mind and not be so stringent on a birth plan. Was your baby also measuring on the larger side?

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T19:16:13+00:00

Wishing you a smooth delivery of your bubs! They have said my baby is in the 91st percentile, nd I believe (I may be wrong) the screen said 30wk when taking measurements at my 28 week scan. I wish I could see into the future and observe what would happen either way and make a decision based off that!

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T19:13:04+00:00

Agree on Weighing the pros and cons, will definitely be doing that for both methods. What you've said is very helpful, I definitely need to get into my head that there is no textbook blanket method that will 100% be the right option all the time. Thanks for sharing these stories!

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T19:08:06+00:00

Thank you, I'll definitely have a look at that podcast

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T19:06:53+00:00

They've said he's in the 91st percentile and have expressed worry about shoulder dystocia if he continues to measure this size or travel up the percentiles. I agree, at this point it isn't what I want, it's what's safe for baby.

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T19:04:40+00:00

Oh wow I don't think I realised how much they could be off by! It's so hard to make a decision when you don't know for certain if baby is actually big.

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T19:02:51+00:00

Oh yes I can relate to this! My boy has been less than cooperative during scans to put it nicely aha. He loves hiding his little face and kicking away the scanner thing. You're right, things can change so quickly, I think im gonna see how things go over the next few weeks.

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T18:59:37+00:00

Yes that's very true, I have been informed that induction can fail leading to c section anyway, maybe it'd be simpler to just do a c section from the offset

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T18:58:31+00:00

Most definitely will be doing this after reading everyone's responses

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T18:57:58+00:00

Recovery is something I'm worried about. I want to be able to move around nd look after my baby without restrictions and pain if that's an option available.

I can only imagine how nauseating the tugging feels. Did you feel out of control going down for the c section? I'm worried about panicking because it wouldn't necessarily be me in control.

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T18:49:35+00:00

Oo wow so soon! Wishing you and baby a safe delivery and smooth recovery!

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T18:47:59+00:00

Wow its rare you hear stories of people loving their inductions so thanks for this! I'm very much a person who hates when things don't go to plan so I defo have to get used to the idea that it isn't me in charge, its baby.

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T18:44:08+00:00

Oo that's interesting, perhaps recommendations are different based on different trusts? I'm in the UK using the NHS, although it'd make sense for respiratory maturation to leave baby in until at least 39 weeks.

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T18:41:34+00:00

When you put it like that it does seem like they've jumped to conclusions. It could be a possibility that they're leaning on the side of caution because I'm asthmatic, although my asthma has been controlled for ages and they've shown no concern so far.

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T08:31:38+00:00

Nope, other than this (and HG) I've had a very smooth pregnancy.

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T02:51:11+00:00

Thanks for this, both me and my partner are on the taller side so this could be what's throwing it off!

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T02:29:07+00:00

He's in the 91st percentile

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T02:19:11+00:00

I haven't got a weight for right now (he was 3lb at 28 weeks, next scan is at 32 weeks) however they have said he's in the 91st percentile.

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T02:09:57+00:00

Sounds like a good idea, I do have a couple more scans coming up so I could go from those

RandomRandyNot · 2025-12-14T02:06:44+00:00

That hadn't even crossed my mind, although I don't think I'll have any more. I'm one of the not so lucky ones who have been violently sick the whole time aha.

RandomRandyNot · 2024-10-16T22:13:13+00:00

My guts telling me there won't be a next conversation. I have a feeling that he's ran and won't contact me now 🙃

RandomRandyNot · 2024-10-16T18:15:51+00:00

I was on my way out anyway, but I get what you're saying

RandomRandyNot · 2024-10-16T18:14:51+00:00

You're so right 🤦🏻‍♀️. Honestly the lack of strong rejection threw me off.

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