DS1 was 7lb 10oz Doctor estimated he would be 'average size' 39w+4
DS2 was 7lb 3.5oz Doctor estimated he would be 'slightly smaller than average' 39w
DD was 7lb Doctor estimated slightly smaller again 39w+7
yes, DS2 was bigger then DS1. DS1 decided he wanted out at 37+1 and was 6pound. DS2 was induced (due to early signs of pre-eclampsia) at 38+2 and was 7pound 4ounces (he was already measuring over 7pound at check up at 37weeks).
But its not always the case- a friend of mine who also has 2 sons- her DS1 was closer to 10pound and 2 years later her DS2 arrived and was just over 9pound- both birthed totally naturally a day or 2 after their edd's.
DD1 was born 8lb 1oz (3.85kg), DD2 came in slightly smaller at 7lb 11oz (3.5kg), so the 'subsequents are bigger' isn't always true. FWIW, DD1 was induced 2 days before her EDD, and DD2 went 6 days over her EDD (was born on the morning of 40+7, after labouring all night).
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