I had my 33 week check-up yesterday - all is well! His head is down so who knows what Mother Nature will decide within the next couple of weeks. My doctor used the word "macrosomia" again at this appointment and therefore I am sharing it with you....here's a description from an online source I receive weekly updates from:
How large is "large"?
Babies weighing more than 9 pounds and 15 ounces (4,500 grams) are considered much larger than average. (Average newborn weight is 7 pounds and 8 ounces.) It's very difficult to determine whether a baby is truly macrosomic (literally "of large body") while she's still in the womb — only a post-birth weigh-in confirms it. But your healthcare provider may suspect macrosomia if you're measuring large for dates. An ultrasound can provide a more accurate idea of how big your baby really is. About 5 to 10 percent of babies are considered macrosomic.
Babies weighing more than 9 pounds and 15 ounces (4,500 grams) are considered much larger than average. (Average newborn weight is 7 pounds and 8 ounces.) It's very difficult to determine whether a baby is truly macrosomic (literally "of large body") while she's still in the womb — only a post-birth weigh-in confirms it. But your healthcare provider may suspect macrosomia if you're measuring large for dates. An ultrasound can provide a more accurate idea of how big your baby really is. About 5 to 10 percent of babies are considered macrosomic.
No wonder I have trouble walking, sleeping, breathing, etc!!!!:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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