There Had To Be A Mistake!
The young couple could not believe what the doctor was telling them. This baby was going to be big, bigger than either of them imagined or had predicted! While her husband was tall, they never expected his genetics to show up like this!
What would happen in the delivery room? Even if she was getting a c-section, would the young mom be able to deliver a healthy baby? They had no choice but to believe the surgeons and hope that both of them would make it out alive!
A Ten Year Romance
Erika & Kenneth met over ten years ago. The young couple had been through so much in their young love they were excited to take the next steps into marriage and parenting. While they expected it to be difficult they never expected their family to go viral.
Their first child, Beckett, was born in 2019. He was a big, healthy baby boy! The couple was excited to give him a sibling and hoped their children would be best friends. They had no idea what they had signed up for with their second son.
This Baby Was Going To Be Big
Erika shared a picture of her bump with followers and it was clear this was not a small child. On her tiny frame, the baby bump was taking over. Typically in pregnancy women will gain weight, but would her body be able to handle these changes?
With an emotional and physical toll, would Erika’s husband step up to support her? She was currently a teacher and still working full time. What big changes would this young couple have to make to accommodate a new baby?
Keeping Regular Doctor Appointments
During pregnancy, expectant mothers will have regular doctor's checkups. This is a great time to confirm everything with the fetus and do any additional tests. Parents are even able to hear their babies' heartbeats!
Typically the closer you get to your due date the more often your doctor will want to see you. For Erika, due to the size of her pregnancy, her doctor was rightfully concerned! At her appointment that week, the doctor delivered shocking news. Was the new mom prepared to handle it?
What Would The Doctor Reveal?
Erika got to her appointment and made herself comfortable. She was 37 weeks pregnant and was exhausted with constant back pain. She was hoping the doctor would reveal the baby might come earlier!
As the doctor began the examination she couldn’t believe what she was seeing! She reviewed Erika’s chart and told the mom that she had big news. Up until that point, Erika was going to deliver naturally. Was that still a possibility during this pregnancy?
A Tough Decision
The doctor revealed that right now the baby was estimated to weigh 9lb 15oz. This was about two pounds heavier than the average newborn. Due to the size of Erika's pregnancy, her doctor didn’t think she should deliver naturally.
The next best option was to have a c-section. The recovery would be longer for the mom but would ensure her and the baby's safety. As Erika held her husband’s hand she began to feel anxious. Was this pregnancy still safe for her body?
Scheduling Support
Erika agreed that she would schedule a c-section and left the doctor's office feeling confident. She was with the same doctor that had delivered her first son Beckett and trusted their skill.
She began to research the c-section method and got nervous. It was important to keep her stress levels down for both her and the baby’s health. The more she read online the more questions she had. Did she make the right decision for her body and family?
Completely Safe
A C-section or cesarean delivery is completely safe. A lot of women opt for this procedure even when their baby is within the normal weight range. The biggest difference is the recovery time from delivery.
Erika didn’t want to spend too much time in the hospital. She wanted to be back at home with her family and firstborn. The day before the surgery was scheduled, her water broke. This baby couldn’t wait another minute to meet its new family!
Couldn’t Wait Another Day
Exactly one day before her scheduled c-section Erika’s water broke. Her husband rushed around the house getting everything she would need for the hospital. They expected her to be in recovery for a couple of days.
The young couple was anxious but so excited to meet their new son. Every day he had grown in his belly Erika’s dreams for her future also expanded. Now was the time and she just had to trust the process. She squeezed her husband’s hand and went into surgery.
Welcome To The World Wade!
The young mom did an amazing job through her c-section. She couldn’t wait to hold her son but was shocked at what the nurse brought to her! How was it possible her body had held this tiny human for almost 9 months?
When the nurse cleaned up her son and brought her back for the new mom to hold she had some astonishing news! This baby was way more than the 9lbs the doctor predicted. How much bigger was baby Wade?
Weighing In At A Whooping 12lbs
Baby Wade was four extra pounds heavier than doctors had predicted! His final newborn weight was 12lbs 6oz. At first, you might not realize how much bigger that is but consider these objects. A gallon of paint is only 10lbs. A house cat on average weighs 10lbs.
With the baby's size, what kind of clothes would he fit into? It was out of the question that he could wear newborn sizes? This baby was already the size of a 6-month-old baby! Were his parents prepared to take him home?
Living A Larger Life From Day One
When Wade was born at 12lbs 6oz he was double the size recommended for newborn clothing. While Erika was healing up, her husband was busy running out to the stores to stock the closet with appropriate clothing. Their newborn son was wearing six-month size clothing!
Erika was so happy to hold her baby she wasn’t bothered by the sheer size and girth. She was still his mom and would do everything she could to protect him! She was so excited to take him home and let him meet his big brother, but what would happen when the world met Wade?
The Biggest Baby Ever Born
While Wade was a healthy and plump baby boy, he still wasn’t the largest birth ever recorded. In 1955 a Guinness World record was made for a baby born in Aversa, Italy. The baby weighed an astounding 22lbs 8oz!
At that point the c-section procedure was relatively new. It would have been a medical miracle for the mom and baby to survive! Would Wade’s big brother be intimidated by his little brother's size? The parents braced themselves to see how the boys would get along.
A Big Brother With Big Responsibilities
Beckett immediately loved his baby brother and understood that he couldn’t hold him with an adult to help. Even if Beckett was sitting on the couch his baby brother was just too big for him to hold. The new mom was about to get a serious workout every day carrying her infant son
Erika’s husband is quite tall and when he held the baby it was easy to see where he got his genetics from. Both the boys were identical and there was a clear family connection. A new trend was starting on TikTok and Erika kept getting tagged. Was she ready to share her family?
The TikTok That Started It All
TikTok user tawnee117 asked for people to show her the biggest baby. The user was curious to see other people's families and certainly never expected her question to go viral in the community. After so many people tagged Erika on the app she decided it was time for Wade to make an appearance.
She started by letting people know at 37 weeks the doctor told her the baby was only going to be 9lbs. She also told her audience that her doctor said at 9lbs she had to have a c-section. It was time for the big reveal of Erika’s bundle of joy!
Shocked And Amazed At The Size
While Erika continued telling her followers about her unexpected early delivery, everyone couldn’t stop focusing on the reveal! The picture of Wade being held by a nurse made him look larger than life!
Would the internet be kind to this new mom? Social media is known for negative commenters or trolls that might take something too far. Had Erika endangered her family and sweet new big boy?
All The Comments Were Kind
While people were in shock, the tone of the comments was kind. Several users said the baby came out ready to get to work or to play on basketball teams, with one user pointing out the baby was ready to pay taxes!
Other users commented that Erika had given birth to a toddler, while one pointed out the baby might already have its own credit score. Overall Erika took all the comments as being kind. Did she have an audience interested in her family?
A Fun Thing To Do
In her spare time at home with Wade, Erika began uploading TikTok’s. At first, it was just for fun and she loved the different musical challenges, but overnight her followers grew. All of a sudden Erika was talking with thousands of people every day.
She didn’t know if she was prepared for this kind of attention. Was this platform right for her family? Erika wanted the conversation to focus on her family in a healthy way and didn’t take kindly to mean words. What kind of drama would her account start in her family?
A New Opportunity
With her many TikTok fans, Erika realized a special opportunity. It was no secret having kids was expensive, but this baby was even bigger than she or her husband had planned. Would her audience be interested in supporting the family?
The answer was yes! People loved the Weber family and wanted to support them any way they could. Eventually, Erika even started a Venmo account to receive generous donations for her family. Was the price of fame worth it?
The Couple Enjoyed Pranking Each Other
One of the biggest trends on the platform was for couples to prank each other. Kenneth & Erika had already been together for ten years. They knew each other's boundaries and sense of humor.
How would TikTok react? Would they understand the couple and see the love? The last thing Erika wanted was to jeopardize her marriage or family. It was time to find out just how far she could push her newfound fame.
She Still Had Time For Fitness!
The young mom was finally getting a chance to get back into activities she enjoyed before Wade’s birth. She received a negative comment trying to body-shaming her and decided on the best way to respond. Erika created a TikTok compilation of her sporting achievements! Both she and her husband played for local teams! It was Erika’s favorite way to stay in shape!
While Erika was sharing more with her followers about her everyday life, they still wanted to learn more about her big baby! She decided to share a throwback picture of when she was pregnant with Wade. How would her audience react? Was she giving them what they wanted?
Imagine Carrying This For Nine Months!
The bump picture Erika shared with her followers made it clear that her body got taken over by the baby! Even though she was 5”7, her entire body was taken over by the bump! It was understandable why she had back pain and was so tired.
It’s a good thing Erika was tall and her body could spread the weight out. In the comment section, she was hearing from other moms how tough carrying a baby on a smaller frame can be. Did Erika feel like she had an easy pregnancy compared to her followers' experiences?
Height Was Definitely A Factor
One of her followers pointed out that people thought being tall meant the weight was spread out, but Erika was definitely big! Other followers pointed out their bodies looked the same except they were shorter.
It was incredible to connect with so many moms all over the world. Erika was developing a loyal follower base and wanted to do more to connect with them. Besides sharing more pictures of her beautiful boys, what could she do?
How Would Reviews Be Received?
The young mom had to use a lot of different baby products, especially since her second baby was so big! She decided to share reviews on her TikTok platform and wondered if other moms were feeling the same way.
When she started developing stronger opinions, Erika began to feel more confident voicing her truth on the platform. While the young mom normally posts light-hearted content, how would her followers react to this controversial TikTok? Was this the popular opinion or was this about to jeopardize the family’s growing social media presence?
Controversial Conversations
Erika hasn’t been quiet on her stance with vaccines and identification proving you have been vaccinated. She decided to duet with a TikTok star who was against having to prove your vaccination stance. Erika definitely got a massive response from her following!
One user said that Erika’s example of a Costco membership or driver's license wasn’t the same, but Erika held firm on her stance. She even responded to comments using sarcasm to ask them to prove their points. Would she let it go or would her page become a hostile space?
A Safe Space For Dialogue
Most of Erika’s followers were respectful even if they had different views than the young family. What was important to Erika is that people expressed their opinions without putting her or her family down.
What else did the mom share on her TikTok? How would the community respond when she posted even more personal information? If you are choosing to be an influencer you need followers. Was Erika about to lose everyone, or would she find a like-minded community on the platform?
Gaining Confidence
The young mom was feeling self-conscious but decided to try the freeze-frame trend. Since she was a plus-size woman would her followers shame her for indulging in a beautiful selfie? Erika was proof that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes but we all need a little reminder sometimes.
After giving birth to two baby boys, it’s normal for new moms to feel self-conscious. Her followers let her know she was beautiful and made the mom feel stunning! She wanted to share one more TikTok on anxiety. What would the trolls in the comment section say?
You Don't Have To Suffer Alone
Erika took a moment to highlight that everyone suffers from stress, anxiety and it's out of their control. She used a fun song letting her platform know that if you are struggling you are not alone!
Her followers quickly chimed in with moral support and appreciated that she had taken the time to put up the video! Would Erika do any more trends to show off her growing family? What would she use to demonstrate how much had changed in the last few years?
So Much Has Changed In Four Years
Erika played a slide show of the past four years and highlighted all the wonderful changes her family had experienced. From being a couple in love to the birth of their first son and then the big gift of their second son - a lot had happened!
If this was after four years, what was the family in store for over the next decade? Were Erika and her husband done having kids or would the boys get a sibling? Her followers were quick to ask and highlight how beautiful her family was, but was her family complete?
This Family Can't-Wait For Their Big Future!
Regardless of Erika’s views or reviews, this family is thriving! With so much love at home, it’s exciting to see what will happen next! If they have another baby or call it quits after their two boys, the couple is happy either way.
Erika isn’t sure if her body could handle another pregnancy, which is understandable. It would be hard to imagine an even bigger baby, but it’s always a possibility! After delivering a 12lb bundle of joy this young mom will just sit back and relax with her family.