Ok I am having issues lol I am pregnant and didn't find out untill pretty far into my pregnancy. I am either 31 or 35 weeks along but I'm not sure cuz my lmp was in February which would make me due in November, but a sonogram said that I am due in December. Now obviously it isn't too big of a difference and the baby will come when he is ready BUT I have a history of having small babies and I feel like my body is preparing for labor and the doctors are still assuming I am 31 weeks. So they are talking about sending me to DC to deliver cuz st marys doesn't have a nic unit. I honestly believe I am due in November. So my question is how do I convince my doctor to double check my due date so that I won't be delivering a full term baby in DC when I don't have to? Sorry if this sounds stupid but I am really freakin out about this and was wondering if anyone else had this problem... Thanks.

Ok I am having issues lol I am pregnant and didn't find out untill pretty far into my pregnancy. I am either 31 or 35 weeks along but I'm not sure cuz my lmp was in February which would make me due in November, but a sonogram said that I am due in December. Now obviously it isn't too big of a difference and the baby will come when he is ready BUT I have a history of having small babies and I feel like my body is preparing for labor and the doctors are still assuming I am 31 weeks. So they are talking about sending me to DC to deliver cuz st marys doesn't have a nic unit. I honestly believe I am due in November. So my question is how do I convince my doctor to double check my due date so that I won't be delivering a full term baby in DC when I don't have to? Sorry if this sounds stupid but I am really freakin out about this and was wondering if anyone else had this problem... Thanks.

Have you talked to your doctor about it?

This might sound odd, but I always looked to my ob/gyn for advice.

This might sound odd, but I always looked to my ob/gyn for advice.

:confused: Instead of strangers on the internet?

This might sound odd, but I always looked to my ob/gyn for advice.

Hello Captain Obvious :lol:

Dear people I have never met on the internet,

I need advice about the welfare of my unborn child...

Again, I say stupid people should not breed!!!!!!!!!!! :cds:

:confused: Did she think she ate a watermelon seed that grew?

Ok I am having issues lol I am pregnant and didn't find out untill pretty far into my pregnancy. I am either 31 or 35 weeks along but I'm not sure cuz my lmp was in February which would make me due in November, but a sonogram said that I am due in December. Now obviously it isn't too big of a difference and the baby will come when he is ready BUT I have a history of having small babies and I feel like my body is preparing for labor and the doctors are still assuming I am 31 weeks. So they are talking about sending me to DC to deliver cuz st marys doesn't have a nic unit. I honestly believe I am due in November. So my question is how do I convince my doctor to double check my due date so that I won't be delivering a full term baby in DC when I don't have to? Sorry if this sounds stupid but I am really freakin out about this and was wondering if anyone else had this problem... Thanks.
"Do you think you could double check my due date? Thanks!" :shrug:

Maybe she watched the show on Discovery - I was pregnant and didnt know it.

Your best bet is to deliver in DC.... I had to drive an hour away to deliver my first child because he was born with a heart condition.

So you found out when you were 5 months pregnant? I know there is a certain point in your pregnancy that the OB can tell how far along you are through sonogram. My OB and I were discussing this last week.... it's a time where the fetus has developed the same (as far as gender, race, genetics, etc) across the board and that is a definite on how far along you are.... looks like you passed that. It's around 3 months where they can tell this.

:confused: Did she think she ate a watermelon seed that grew?

Ok wow. I was asking if anyone had been thru this not asking you people to see how far along I was. I have spoke to my doctor about this but like most doctors she acted like she was superior and told me not to worry, that the baby would come when he was ready. If you can't give a decent response to this post then please don't respond because all I am doing is asking a general question hoping that someone would have been there before. There is no need to be rude about it.

I have spoke to my doctor about this but like most doctors she acted like she was superior and told me not to worry, that the baby would come when he was ready.

Sounds like you need to have a talk with your doctor or find a new one.

Ok wow. I was asking if anyone had been thru this not asking you people to see how far along I was. I have spoke to my doctor about this but like most doctors she acted like she was superior and told me not to worry, that the baby would come when he was ready. If you can't give a decent response to this post then please don't respond because all I am doing is asking a general question hoping that someone would have been there before. There is no need to be rude about it.

Please refer to post #10 when I explained why they can't be certain about your due date.... and you're welcome.

Ok wow. I was asking if anyone had been thru this not asking you people to see how far along I was. I have spoke to my doctor about this but like most doctors she acted like she was superior and told me not to worry, that the baby would come when he was ready. If you can't give a decent response to this post then please don't respond because all I am doing is asking a general question hoping that someone would have been there before. There is no need to be rude about it.

Good Lord.

Ok wow. I was asking if anyone had been thru this not asking you people to see how far along I was. I have spoke to my doctor about this but like most doctors she acted like she was superior and told me not to worry, that the baby would come when he was ready. If you can't give a decent response to this post then please don't respond because all I am doing is asking a general question hoping that someone would have been there before. There is no need to be rude about it.

Who is your doctor?

Ok I am having issues lol I am pregnant and didn't find out untill pretty far into my pregnancy. I am either 31 or 35 weeks along but I'm not sure cuz my lmp was in February which would make me due in November, but a sonogram said that I am due in December. Now obviously it isn't too big of a difference and the baby will come when he is ready BUT I have a history of having small babies and I feel like my body is preparing for labor and the doctors are still assuming I am 31 weeks. So they are talking about sending me to DC to deliver cuz st marys doesn't have a nic unit. I honestly believe I am due in November. So my question is how do I convince my doctor to double check my due date so that I won't be delivering a full term baby in DC when I don't have to? Sorry if this sounds stupid but I am really freakin out about this and was wondering if anyone else had this problem... Thanks.

Sorry that you couldn't get a straight answer out of the Peanut Gallery on here. I had this EXACT same problem. I ended up having to go to tri-county animal shelter to recheck my due date. It was a last resort because the doctors were of no help around here but they got it exactly right. Good luck!

Ok wow. I was asking if anyone had been thru this not asking you people to see how far along I was. I have spoke to my doctor about this but like most doctors she acted like she was superior and told me not to worry, that the baby would come when he was ready. If you can't give a decent response to this post then please don't respond because all I am doing is asking a general question hoping that someone would have been there before. There is no need to be rude about it.

:clap: :yeahthat:

Please refer to post #10 when I explained why they can't be certain about your due date.... and you're welcome.

Thank you. I do appreciate your genuine response. That's the exact reason why I am not sure about my due date. I was already in my 2nd trimester when I found out and according to the babys size I'm due in December. My daughter was only four lbs 8 ounces when she was born at 37 weeks along. So I don't know if they can do another sono to see how developed his lungs and stuff are...

Thank you. I do appreciate your genuine response. That's the exact reason why I am not sure about my due date. I was already in my 2nd trimester when I found out and according to the babys size I'm due in December. My daughter was only four lbs 8 ounces when she was born at 37 weeks along. So I don't know if they can do another sono to see how developed his lungs and stuff are...

You missed the point where they can tell where the fetus is for sure.

You should really talk to your Dr. or find another if you don't think you are being treated fairly.

Ok I am having issues lol I am pregnant and didn't find out untill pretty far into my pregnancy. I am either 31 or 35 weeks along but I'm not sure cuz my lmp was in February which would make me due in November, but a sonogram said that I am due in December. Now obviously it isn't too big of a difference and the baby will come when he is ready BUT I have a history of having small babies and I feel like my body is preparing for labor and the doctors are still assuming I am 31 weeks. So they are talking about sending me to DC to deliver cuz st marys doesn't have a nic unit. I honestly believe I am due in November. So my question is how do I convince my doctor to double check my due date so that I won't be delivering a full term baby in DC when I don't have to? Sorry if this sounds stupid but I am really freakin out about this and was wondering if anyone else had this problem... Thanks.

Thank you. I do appreciate your genuine response. That's the exact reason why I am not sure about my due date. I was already in my 2nd trimester when I found out and according to the babys size I'm due in December. My daughter was only four lbs 8 ounces when she was born at 37 weeks along. So I don't know if they can do another sono to see how developed his lungs and stuff are...

Woah... woah.... woah. It seems it's not that you have a history of "small babies" but rather a history of premature delivery. That fully explains why they want you in a NIC hospital.

Woah... woah.... woah. It seems it's not that you have a history of "small babies" but rather a history of premature delivery. That fully explains why they want you in a NIC hospital.

I had my youngest at 37 weeks and he wasn't considered premature. :shrug: He was 6 lbs 4 oz.

I agree with everyone on here. Either talk to your doctor with your concerns or get a new one. If your doctor is telling you your baby may need a NIC unit, why risk it just because you think you're further along??

I had my youngest at 37 weeks and he wasn't considered premature. :shrug: He was 6 lbs 4 oz.

And I know of babies born 3 weeks early that had to spend time in the hospital because they weren't fully mature yet. :shrug:

The point is she delivered 3 weeks early in a previous pregnancy and now she is in her 31st week and showing signs of labor. She's considered high risk for premature delivery and it makes sense that if she delivers now, the baby will most likely need NIC.

And I know of babies born 3 weeks early that had to spend time in the hospital because they weren't fully mature yet. :shrug:

The point is she delivered 3 weeks early in a previous pregnancy and now she is in her 31st week and showing signs of labor. She's considered high risk for premature delivery and it makes sense that if she delivers now, the baby will most likely need NIC.

I wasn't disagreeing with you. I agree that she needs to heed what her doctor is telling her. A small baby may/may not need added assistance that a NIC unit can provide.

And I know of babies born 3 weeks early that had to spend time in the hospital because they weren't fully mature yet. :shrug:

The point is she delivered 3 weeks early in a previous pregnancy and now she is in her 31st week and showing signs of labor. She's considered high risk for premature delivery and it makes sense that if she delivers now, the baby will most likely need NIC.

According to the doctor I am 31 weeks but according to my due date I am 36 weeks. Even if I carried to my November due date and he was full term the doctor would still assume that it is premature. My daughter was small but perfectly healthy. I just don't want to end up being 4 weeks overdue. I'm going to attempt to talk to my doctor again but its probably too late to find another one and my insurance sucks.... So I don't know... Thanks for all of your responses.

Umm if your last period was in February why are you just now finding out that you are pregnant? Especially if you've already been pregnant before. :confused:

Ok I am having issues lol I am pregnant and didn't find out untill pretty far into my pregnancy. I am either 31 or 35 weeks along but I'm not sure cuz my lmp was in February which would make me due in November, but a sonogram said that I am due in December. Now obviously it isn't too big of a difference and the baby will come when he is ready BUT I have a history of having small babies and I feel like my body is preparing for labor and the doctors are still assuming I am 31 weeks. So they are talking about sending me to DC to deliver cuz st marys doesn't have a nic unit. I honestly believe I am due in November. So my question is how do I convince my doctor to double check my due date so that I won't be delivering a full term baby in DC when I don't have to? Sorry if this sounds stupid but I am really freakin out about this and was wondering if anyone else had this problem... Thanks.

http://forums.somd.com/ladies-room/183165-guess-who-s-having-another-baby-3.html#post3852178

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Umm if your last period was in February why are you just now finding out that you are pregnant? Especially if you've already been pregnant before. :confused:

I found out I was pregnant when I was 19 weeks along and had been on the depo shot before that so I was really irregular. I didn't know I was pregnant until I started getting migraines. And no I hadn't noticed any weight gain really I just looked bloated.

According to the doctor I am 31 weeks but according to my due date I am 36 weeks. Even if I carried to my November due date and he was full term the doctor would still assume that it is premature. My daughter was small but perfectly healthy. I just don't want to end up being 4 weeks overdue. I'm going to attempt to talk to my doctor again but its probably too late to find another one and my insurance sucks.... So I don't know... Thanks for all of your responses.
Odds are you will go into natural labor before go become "4 weeks" overdue so that shouldn't be a concern. If you deliver "early" by their calculation and the baby is perfectly healthy, then you'll get to go home with your newborn... no harm/no foul. However, if their calcuation is correct and you're baby is early and needs help, it will have better odds getting immediate help at a NIC facility rather than having to be flown one... and you won't be with your baby. You will remain in your local hospital and would have to wait to be discharged before you could go see your baby. Why risk it?

Sorry that you couldn't get a straight answer out of the Peanut Gallery on here. I had this EXACT same problem. I ended up having to go to tri-county animal shelter to recheck my due date. It was a last resort because the doctors were of no help around here but they got it exactly right. Good luck!

:jet: Sorry to hear about your problem. How far off were they? Have you delivered yet?

Umm if your last period was in February why are you just now finding out that you are pregnant? Especially if you've already been pregnant before. :confused:

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About the Show : I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant : TLC (http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/i-didnt-know-i-was-pregnant/about-the-show.html)

I've seen the show. I was talking about the fact that she missed her periods. Those stories had women that spotted atleast. Now that I know that she was on Depo it explains it. Depo is hell on your system. Most Gynies do not recommend it.

And I know of babies born 3 weeks early that had to spend time in the hospital because they weren't fully mature yet. :shrug:

The point is she delivered 3 weeks early in a previous pregnancy and now she is in her 31st week and showing signs of labor. She's considered high risk for premature delivery and it makes sense that if she delivers now, the baby will most likely need NIC.

my SIL was induced 2 weeks early w/ each of hers and they both had to spend time at childrens in the nicu for underdevloped lungs. Yes after going through that ordeal w/ the first one she and her doctor decided to induce her 2 weeks early w/ the 2nd one :duh:

my SIL was induced 2 weeks early w/ each of hers and they both had to spend time at childrens in the nicu for underdevloped lungs. Yes after going through that ordeal w/ the first one she and her doctor decided to induce her 2 weeks early w/ the 2nd one :duh:

Why?

Why?

because they thought her baby was already 8 1/2 lbs so that would put the baby at term between 9 & 9 1/2 lbs :cds::cds:

:jet: Sorry to hear about your problem. How far off were they? Have you delivered yet?

His problem is gender driven.

Sorry that you couldn't get a straight answer out of the Peanut Gallery on here. I had this EXACT same problem. I ended up having to go to tri-county animal shelter to recheck my due date. It was a last resort because the doctors were of no help around here but they got it exactly right. Good luck!

:roflmao:

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A chick I know went to visit family in New York with her father and ended up having severe stomach cramping while they were there. Her Dad took her to the emergency room and ended up having to go out to buy all kinds of baby stuff before she and the baby were released. Yeah, she didn't know she was pregnant...crazy!!! She didn't gain much weight, maybe 10 pounds or so which she didn't think was anythign to worry about, and isn't overweight to begin with. How do you bring a child home and explain that one to your hubby??

My daughter was only four lbs 8 ounces when she was born at 37 weeks along. So I don't know if they can do another sono to see how developed his lungs and stuff are...

They would preform an amnio for FLM (fetal lung maturity) at this stage, not a sonogram.

They attempted to do one for me at 37 weeks, and I ended up delivering that day without the results. I had no amnio fluid left to test. I had a c-section scheduled for 2 days later, but we didn't make it that far. Her lungs were fine at birth.

His problem is gender driven.
Oh I know..... but its still funny

because they thought her baby was already 8 1/2 lbs so that would put the baby at term between 9 & 9 1/2 lbs :cds::cds:

So is it dangerous to carry a large baby b/c my first was 10lbs 5oz? They induced me (for other reasons), he was a week late.

So is it dangerous to carry a large baby b/c my first was 10lbs 5oz? They induced me (for other reasons), he was a week late.

Not 100% sure. Her first one was a little over 8 lbs and needed 1 week in nicu at childrens. If it were me I would rather have a healthy large baby than a smaller baby that needed to be at childrens.

Ok I am having issues lol I am pregnant and didn't find out untill pretty far into my pregnancy. I am either 31 or 35 weeks along but I'm not sure cuz my lmp was in February which would make me due in November, but a sonogram said that I am due in December. Now obviously it isn't too big of a difference and the baby will come when he is ready BUT I have a history of having small babies and I feel like my body is preparing for labor and the doctors are still assuming I am 31 weeks. So they are talking about sending me to DC to deliver cuz st marys doesn't have a nic unit. I honestly believe I am due in November. So my question is how do I convince my doctor to double check my due date so that I won't be delivering a full term baby in DC when I don't have to? Sorry if this sounds stupid but I am really freakin out about this and was wondering if anyone else had this problem... Thanks.

Honestly, I'd rather be safe than possibly sorry. If I was the least bit concerned about possibly needing a NICU, I wouldn't have issue with going to a different hospital. What matters is that the baby gets the care that he/she needs after being born. Sure, going to St. Marys would be a lot more convenient than going all the way to DC. But why take the chance if the docs feel that a hospital in DC can provide better care?

I chose to have my little boy at AAMC in Annapolis instead of Calvert simply because Calvert doesn't have a NICU and I had a higher risk pregnancy. Luckily, I had a great pregnancy and a healthy baby. I was 100% less stressed knowing that the NICU was down the hall if something went wrong. I didn't want him to be flown out while I was stuck in Calvert, separated from him, if there was an issue at birth.

Good luck to you!

Not 100% sure. Her first one was a little over 8 lbs and needed 1 week in nicu at childrens. If it were me I would rather have a healthy large baby than a smaller baby that needed to be at childrens.

I've seen 12 pounders birthed vaginally so that's just crap. Sounds like someone just wanted to get the pregnancy over quickly. :shrug:

I've seen 12 pounders birthed vaginally so that's just crap. Sounds like someone just wanted to get the pregnancy over quickly. :shrug:

:yeahthat: But I can relate.

I was beginning to get scared that my son was going to be ridiculously huge so I asked, "when is it ok to induce me, just how big are you gonna let him get"? They told me, "as big as he can, we deliver 12 pound babies all the time". :faint:

As it turned out, he was 7 lbs, 12 ozs. But they were estimating 9 lbs at 37 wks. Boy, were they off (thank God, lol).

I've seen 12 pounders birthed vaginally so that's just crap. Sounds like someone just wanted to get the pregnancy over quickly. :shrug:

That is what I said from the get go!

Even w/ my really high BP readings and bad swelling they didnt want to induce me that early and those are medical reasons they could have... not I dont want to have a big baby :rolleyes:

:yeahthat: But I can relate.

I was beginning to get scared that my son was going to be ridiculously huge so I asked, "when is it ok to induce me, just how big are you gonna let him get"? They told me, "as big as he can, we deliver 12 pound babies all the time". :faint:

As it turned out, he was 7 lbs, 12 ozs. But they were estimating 9 lbs at 37 wks. Boy, were they off (thank God, lol).

My god I hope that's my case this time around. Dr. said when all is said and done we're looking at an 8lber.

According to the doctor I am 31 weeks but according to my due date I am 36 weeks. Even if I carried to my November due date and he was full term the doctor would still assume that it is premature. My daughter was small but perfectly healthy. I just don't want to end up being 4 weeks overdue. I'm going to attempt to talk to my doctor again but its probably too late to find another one and my insurance sucks.... So I don't know... Thanks for all of your responses.

Gas and a baby kicking do not feel the same.

:jet: Sorry to hear about your problem. How far off were they? Have you delivered yet?
They originally said that I was 35 weeks along, then they told me 31 weeks. Crazy coinkidink!
His problem is gender driven.
You're just trying to cover up for the original doctor because you work in THAT office. :burning:

I wish 8 ibs. Try 9lbs 12 oz............. and two weeks early:yikes: