Is second baby usually bigger than first?

[Starfish83]

Morning all.

I’m 31 weeks pregnant with a baby boy. My daughter was born at full-term and was 8lb 7oz - she wasn’t chunky at all just had very long limbs! 😊 I’m 5ft 3in and when not pregnant am a size 6-8 and I remember a number of people being surprised at my daughter’s birthweight.

People are now saying that the second baby is usually bigger than your first and that boys are bigger (or have bigger heads) than girls, which makes me feel a little nervous! Just wondering if there’s any truth in this? Would anyone like to share their experiences?

Thank you! x

My oldest (of 3) was the heaviest by 1lb10 and 1lb3oz.

My second was only 50 grams bigger than her sister.

Mine wasn’t - a pound lighter. Two weeks earlier according to my dates (thoigh only 3 days earlier according to the hospital dates).

My third was between the two.

I was bigger than my brother. My mum had an easier and quicker birth with me than with my brother so I'm not sure if size has so much to do with it.

8 pound 4.5 for my first (40 plus 2), second son was born bang on due date and 7 pound 12. Even now he's still quite little in comparison to his brother(who was always big for his age)

My second was smaller.

First was 10lb9 at 42 weeks and emergency CS.
Second was 9lb10 at 41 weeks, tried for vbac but had another emcs.

I was advised not to have any more due to severe pph so DH had the snip.

I don't think it always follows that subsequent babies are heavier.

First was 7.2 second was only 6pounds! So not always although third was 7.6.

8lb 9 first baby

7lb 10 second baby

1st girl - 40 + 3, 8lb 3oz
2nd boy - 37 + 5, 8lb 3oz