Fat or just big boned..?

Question

Ok, I had a sonogram yesterday. I'm 36-37 weeks. And my son measures 7lbs and 12 oz. [I have only gained 32lbs so not too much extra fat] My doc said hes in the 80th percentile for weight. Obviously a big boy! My hubby is average size and a little short [7lbs when he was born] and I'm a little on the heavier side but by no means giant [around 150 pregnancy] and a little on the short side. But my MIL insists the baby is FAT and CHUBBY because of me? The picture we got of him makes him look very chubby . . .

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/Jaxsuline/Nathanfixed.jpg

But she made a HUGE point about saying the baby was gonna be so fat and cute... BUT it COULDN'T be from HER son because hes perfect. -.- Is it possible the baby is just big boned? I mean.. I'm not very petite...no one in my family is.. But I am very far shy from saying my child is already obese... And ain't most babies chubby when there born in general? Is she just being a jerk? I donno... I really pissed my off but she didn't seem to notice it was very offensive. Why say the baby will be cute and chubby- then act like its a bad thing because its from my side not his?

Answer 1

You baby is a nice and healthy weight, and that is an awesome photo.

But, I would too, feel the urge to clock this woman in the face.

You don't tell a pregnant women her unborn child is going to be fat because of them, God. Even if you actually COULD tell (but you can't, until the baby is actually born)

Plus, I wouldn't even call a 9lb baby chubby!! Just nice and healthy.

This woman is a silly woman. No logic in that brain whatsoever.

Plus your pregnancy weight gain is pretty dang good.

Answer 2

All babies are born chubby, and they stay chubby until they're about six years old.  There is no such thing as being big boned--I mean, if you have a larger than average skeleton, you are probably not going to be as fat as you are just tall and wide.  Fatness is not a transmittable disease or anything (unless you have some sort of glandular disorder, in which case it's probably genetic).  But seriously, babies are born with baby fat, that stays on until they learn to walk and run, and then it begins to trim down.  Also, be wary of taking offense to things, because you may just be overly emotional due to your pregnancy; talk to your mom, and let her know that what she said offended you, but first make sure she wasn't just joking around.

Answer 3

I don't believe weight at birth has anything too do with the baby when they grow. My son was 6lbs 4oz when he was born and now he weighs 21lbs and he is 8 months. I think your MIL is just being pain in the you know what.Tell your MIL too worry about other things like her grandchild just being born healthy :)  

Answer 4

My daughter's sonogram at 35 weeks looked very similar.  She had these huge cheeks and I just knew she would have a chunky little face.  Well, she was born the next day at 35 1/2 weeks and weighed 5-12.  Yes, she had some chubby little cheeks, but she was by no means fat.  Goes to show that sometimes they look bigger than they actually are.  He sounds completely within the normal range.  They are supposed to have a good layer of "baby fat" as this helps keep them warm since it's hard for them to regulate their own body temperature.  It is in NO WAY a sign that he will be an obsese kid.  He is healthy!

Congrats and don't let her bother you.

Answer 5

Thats an awesome pic!

take into account he is in the putting on weight stage of pregnancy. he' is a great size. my boy was 8lbs at 36wks and 9 lbs born 3 wks later.

Don't let that silly old bat get you upset! ffs your pregnant and she's being insensitive. I would tell you husband to give her a clip over the ear and tell her to pull her head in. She is being VERY insensitive.

Your baby is 'only' 7lbs he may be born in the 8'lbs section but he will he a very healthy baby. If your baby was skinny and boney she would winge about that too and say something stupid like you didn't take care of yourself during pregnancy.

Your baby will lose a few oz after he is born as he adjusts to the world. I think having a healthy -chubby baby is just perfect to help adjust.

My boy was 60 cms born and 9'lbs he went to 7lbs 13oz before he adjusted to my milk. He lost a little too much weight and looked really terribly skinny and made me really scared to see him loose so much weight. If he didnt have that extra chubby on him it could of been a lot worse. Please take comfort in the fact that your son has put on a healthy amount of weight and stress less. he looks perfect.

Your MIL however will need to start being nice or she won't be getting a chance to hold the lil chubby one that will look as gorgeous as his mother (in a boy way of course) - And that she can garantee will be from his mum! haha. Dont let the biddy walk all over you when the baby is born. YOU are the mum in this case NOT her  and You know best. its awesome when the tables have turned. She needs to watch out too because you and your husband have the say on nursing home when she needs to go too.. and of course your husband will have to ask you for the money.. hehe

Take care and I hope all goes well. he looks perfect  

Answer 6

Well, you can't really tell until the baby is born.

Answer 7

youve still got a few weeks to go with your pregnancy and you let your mother in law get away with too much!!! Its a really weird thing for her to say to you. Babies come in all different shapes sizes and colours, babies spend the last few weeks of pregnancy just putting on weight. Personally yes i think she is a jerk and was being really offensive, your baby isnt born yet and she has no right to criticize a child that isnt her own, the baby wont start to have any discernible body features for a long time yet. dont worry about it just make sure your in the happiest place you can be when your baby arrives, congratulations.