With my first pregnancy every dr i seen had no problems with me being overweight. The hospitals did as in VIC they go on BMI so i could only go to 2 hospitals (that being the large hospitals). When i aksed why i was a risk i was told because if i needed a c/s then there may be a possibility giving me an epidural would be harder cos more layers to go thru and more care need to be taken. Epi might not work etc etc.

What im still to work out is, if i was to go in for a normal operation im NOT a risk...but to have a baby i AM a risk?? I dont make sense to me!!

All tests come back clear. Glucose was never a problem (even after so many say 'fat chicks always get gestational diabetes'). Thats so untrue, i know of girls who are skinny or average who have said 'im normal i wont get it' and they do...then question why they got it when they are so healthy and 'normal'. That annoys me.

Because im big im put in to a category

Anyhow, with my 2nd pregnancy,new dr and he had major problems with my weight. I was told im wasnt allowed to gain ANY weight due to me size. Each time i gained he would have a cow at me...even if it was 500grams he would have a go at me. I got to 30 weeks and couldnt stand him always putting me down so i found a new dr who was the best. He said no matter what ur shape, size or weight you can still birth a baby how you wont. Sure theres a slight increase of risk....but still can do the same thing as a 60kg chick.

I went on to have 2 girls, all birthed vaginally and no problems for me or bubs...

All the best.....congrats on #6 and having a lil man.

What gender is your other 5 kiddies?