I know, I know. Many of you, particularly Adam, thought I had completely given up on the blogging. I haven't. I've just run out of time in my daily schedule to sit at the computer--uninterrupted--to blog for ten minutes a day. I'm hoping to change that, starting today. Today's post is actually more of a question.
As most (if not all) of you know, my brother and his girlfriend are expecting a baby at the end of January. They mentioned to me Friday night that Tiffany's doctor told them they might induce labor at the end of December because the baby has lost some weight. By "some" they mean almost 1lb. Now, my question is, how accurate are in-the-womb fetal weights? I've heard of women being induced because the baby was so big, but never because the baby seemed to be losing weight. I'm sure this is possible, but I've never been told how much my baby weighed before it was born. Near the end of my pregnancy with Kathryn, the doctor estimated that she was probably about 6lbs.
On the other hand, Tiffany has had a couple of ultrasounds (at least 3 so far with another one scheduled for Dec 28, when they will apparently make the inducing decision) and I only had one. Also a factor (at least in my mind) is that Tiffany had the flu for about a week and was actually hospitalized for dehydration during that time. She lost over 10lbs herself, which I would think affects the baby's weight at least slightly. The doctor, however, told her that her weight has nothing to do with the baby's weight. Now, if that's the case, why did my doctor tell me I need to do whatever I can to battle my gallstones so I can gain at least 1lb every week between now and the delivery and that my baby needs me to eat more fat for brain development?
I don't have a lot of faith in Tiffany's doctor--he actually told them that she shouldn't raise her arms above her head because she might strangle the baby with the umbilical cord--but maybe that's just because I like mine so much better. Any thoughts??
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Glad your back! :)
Obviously I have no idea about this since I have never been pregnant, but I had to laugh about the whole "not putting your arms above your head" thing. How ridiculous! haha!
Yeah. So, pretty much you can't change your clothes or wash your hair or really do much of anything according to this guy.
so when is her next appointment?
She goes again Dec 28.
Huh. Oddly enough, I also go to the doctor on Dec 28. That really has nothing to do with Tiffany going, but the last time I went to see the mid-wife (which is what's happening that day) when I was 38 wks pregnant, I went into labor the next day. The next day this time is also the 29th... Yet another strange coincidence in my pregnancy time-table.
She's not at risk if she can wait another ten days! Sheesh. I would tell her just to call for clarification at this point.
Yep. That's what I think, too. May be just an excellent example doctor/patient communication gone VERY wrong.
It can be a pound or more off. I don't remember the exact %, but when I was pregnant, they were tracking josie's weight, 'cause they thought that she was small. I had an ultrasound the day that I was induced. They guessed 6pounds 5ounces, she was born 6 # 7 oz.
I don't know if this helps or not...
the arm thing is an old wives tale.. silly.
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