[lawlesa2]

I am overdue by one week with my first baby. Before I was pregnant I was 95 pounds, I have since put on 55 pounds, and I am 5ft 4''. The Dr. thinks the baby is over 9 lbs!!! I feel like a horrible person because my first thought was I don't want a big baby they are not cute like little babies. I feel misrable on so many levels.
Any suggestions on how to deal with being over due, not wanting to be pregnant any more and not wanting a big baby. (I will not be induced for another week)
I know these feelings are temporary because my husband and I have wanted so long to have a baby. I'm sure all these negative feels will melt away the first moment we see the baby, but in the mean time how do I deal? It is just a shock to have a little tiny bundle of joy pictured in our minds and then to go over due...for so long...and to be told we are having such a big baby. - Thank you

[mrmnmom82]

Are you upset that the baby is big because you think it won't be "cute" or are you upset because you're nervouse that you are too small to push out a 9 lb. baby? I don't think you need to worry about either one of these posibilities. Don't let that doctor convince you that you "can't do it" Having a baby is a natural thing. I can understand you are DONE being pregnant! Who wouldn't be. Remember to take your daily 15 - 30 min. walks, don't over do it, but keep moving, help that baby wiggle down. Enjoy!!

[mommartin]

They can be off by quite a bit. They thought my son was going to be 8 and he was only 7.2 so it is just a guess. (I was 10 days late with him so I understand your feelings of waiting). I would just do some walking and squatting to help the baby move down. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water and before you know it this will all be behind you and you will be enjoying your bundle of joy. Good luck.

[Tracey with 6]

the baby will be cute nomatter what the size , don't stress

[ekd61204]

They told me that my son would be 7.5-8lbs. David was only 5lb 7oz when he was born. As for bigger babies not being "cute", my friend's cousin is on baby #4, and her babies were all over 9lbs. They couldn't have been cuter when they were born. Don't worry. Your baby is going to be adorable.