I was on cloud 9 because they thought she may be smaller and on my last growth scan she had a 97th percentile head lol which scared me. Likes Received: 0. My due date got pushed up to 37 weeks and they mention my umbilical cord has a weird shape to it which may be why she is growing slowly. She gave me a conception date of August 14 but I had a positive urine test the 11th and 12th, plus blood at 144 on the 15th. I went in for my 8 week, they said I measured at 6, so I go back for another in 2 weeks. It scared me and freaked me out but he was just fine. My midwife was not worried at all. my last period was September 28 and we only had sex without a condom on Oct 10 & 12 and my cycles are on average 26 days. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days, and went to the er for brown bleeding. Back story 2 chemicals,1 at 9 weeks and now one at 7 weeks. Learn more about. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Thats my experience so far but have heard from others that IUGR baby's are typically very healthy, just pretty small. I don't think 1 week is a huge deal but if it keeps up (continues or gets further behind) I'd definitely ask for an ultrasound. Im measuring almost two weeks behind as well. Posted 2/1/18. I went today at 32 weeks and her weight was 3.8. It took us 7 years to get pregnant with this 2nd baby. Baby's aren't an easy to make and sometimes our bodies aren't ready. So, 4 weeks difference right there. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I know it is easier said than done but I have been were you are and everything will work out for the best. Fundal height isn't very ac. Her weight was 3.3. The doctor did an internal ultrasound, measured the fetus and told me that it is only measuring 6 weeks and 2 days, rather than the 8 weeks and 4 days I am supposed to be (according to my last period). I am hoping for a miracle but so worried. Ive been measuring a week behind my whole pregnancy and my baby was in the 72% at the anatomy scan. The fundal height is measured in centimeters for most of your pregnancy. So my son measured small my whole pregnancy; I had to have weekly U/S as a result. The fundamental height is so stupid because multiple factors can cause it to not be even close to what it is actually at. Baby came out perfect at 7 lbs with no issues! Bloating. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. The babys measurements could be related to a high body mass index (BMI) at the start of the pregnancy. I guess I'm just looking for anyone with a similar experience so I can feel at least a little less anxious. My other two kids, I either measured exactly or a week or two ahead from fundal and my amniotic fluid decreased as I got closer to due date. But it grew on target. what are your thoughts? This can be frightening and distressing for the woman, but measuring small or large doesn't automatically signal a problem with the baby's development. Also, remember that your shape and tummy muscles can also affect the measurements. They did see a fetal pole and the sac. He has to wear husky jeans for the length to fit but he doesn't look odd, just not long-legged. You May Also Like In 3rd Trimester Should I worry? Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Saw sac w something in it but not much. More posts in "June 2022 Birth Club" group, Create post in "June 2022 Birth Club" group, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Gaining a lot of weight between pregnancies or having not lost weight from a previous pregnancy or gaining a lot of weight during this present pregnancy can cause larger babies. It means your baby's fundal height is showing more than 2 inches, the number of its age in weeks. He's 11 and plays baseball, is raising hogs for the fair, and finished 5th grade. I'm well aware every baby is different but my daughter whose now 4 was always in the 90th percentile, and my husband and I are both very very tall. I'm 33 weeks and my baby's head is measuring 4 weeks behind. Did you figure out why you miscarried? but is measuring a week behind cause a concern? Now Im in the boat tooI swear Im 7w2d but scan said more like 5. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Smarter than average and tall skinny with a smaller head (not noticeably) but just shaped smaller than average. each trimister can be seen from three different way like development , Gestation and conception. Howd urs turn out? The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. My follow up ultrasound is this Wed. We're a group of writers, mostly parents, some medically certified, who publish helpful articles for all stages of your child, from preemie, newborn, infant, to toddler. I didnt get to see my doctor due to her being out sick. I'm measuring 3 weeks ahead. She thinks I ovulated later than I thought. On Monday I had an ultrasound and the tech told me baby was nearly two weeks behind. She told me not to worry about, they saw a yolk sac and a fetal pole. My doctor didn't seem concerned so I didn't ask about it but the more I think about it, the more worried I get. In my first pregnancy, my sons head measured greater than 40 or 42 weeks at 37 weeks. Were other measurements off as well? Now at 20 months, he is still tiny at 20 lbs and 31 & still around 5th percentile for height and weight, but hes still healthy. I guess I wouldn't describe any of our heads as huge but certainly not small either. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Shoulder dystocia happens when the shoulder of the baby gets stuck while pushing his head out. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. So, at 20 weeks, your fundal height should be measuring at somewhere between 18-22 centimeters. I see you said fundamentals height. Take it easy. Visit ourabout pageto learn more. I have Marginal Umbilical Insertion which means the umbilical cord is attached to the side of the placenta instead of the middle. Im going to Maternal Fetal Medicine once a month to measure development. In extreme cases, babies may measure 4-8 weeks behind. The baby can be 3 weeks behind or smaller than the gestational dates for many reasons, and more than often it's nothing to worry about. They are sending me back to a high risk ultrasound tech (the one who did my 20 week) for peace of mind and told me not to worry but how can I not? So, Im not worried, I just carry more towards my back. Maternity clothes could make all the difference in appearance and that of the bump. I hope you just ovulated late. Everything has been healthy and normal, shes just small. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. All rights reserved. Seems the baby doesnt grow past 6.2 with a very low heart rate (this one 63 bpm) and always measuring behind . I'm currently measuring 2 weeks behind and I'm at 35 weeks 3 days, so I'm measuring 33 weeks. The fact that there is a fetal pole suggests that your baby is developing normally. Fundal height isn't very accurate, 2 weeks behind on a scan or fundal height? Baby measuring 2 weeks behind at dating scan Catherine0709 17/03/21 Hi ladies, I just had a dating scan thinking I was 7w6d and was told it's measuring 6w, there was a heartbeat but only 77 and she said it needs to be 80 to be considered normal. To add on to what emaya77 said, not only can sperm live up to 3-5 days depending, it can also greatly vary how long implantation takes. Can't help it Ive been getting lots of ultrasound and Doppler monitoring to make sure placenta is functioning properly and that baby is growing. He was at 25th earlier in pregnancy. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. I went to my first appt thinking I was 8 weeks. She caught right up to the 50th percentile. I'm scared but my doctor isn't, so I'm trying to trust that. Like WTE Must Reads Pregnancy Week by Week Pregnancy Symptoms Best Pregnancy Tests Featured Discussions Jump to Your Week of Pregnancy Pregnancy Week 1 Pregnancy Week 2 what do you girls think? If a mom-to-be has not been eating well, poor nutrition can affect your babys growth. Fortunately, at my second appointment 3 weeks later we saw a much bigger baby on the ultrasound and heard a strong heartbeat of 180! He is now 8 months old. It's so hard not to freak out. My baby girl is measuring big (70th percentile) but her head is even bigger (90th percentile!) Well she came out a 7lb11oz perfect little girl. Based off my LMP I am 19+6, he was measuring small around the abdomen and femur. My baby has been growing in track but at my anatomy scan they said he is measuring too small with a fast heart rate. the distance from the pubic bone to the top of your uterus so that they can know roughly the size of your uterus, position of the baby, and its growth rate. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I dont know why they still continue to use old medical theories. If the bump shows earlier on in the pregnancy, then there are strong chances of carrying twins. At my 20 week scan Ariel was measuring in at 18 weeks, a few days. I went for my ultrasound and am measuring two weeks behind at 6 weeks 2 days instead of 8 weeks. My son's femurs measured short and guess what, they still are lol. Keep praying guys xoxoxo, This happened with my daughter. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. im 31 weeks and three days today, I had an appointment three days ago. And whatever the weight of the baby, getting to finally hold your baby will definitely be amazing and thrilling moment. There is a possibility that the doctor will recommended an early induction or schedule a caesarean if the baby is large, especially if the baby has been diagnosed as diabetic. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. but if the doctor isn't worried, try not to worry too much! 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. As long as the doctor says its okay, then youre okay. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I hope this is also the case for you. Measuring the baby's fundal height - the distance from the top of your pubic bone to the top of your uterus allows your OB/GYN to roughly assess the size of your uterus and the size, growth rate and positioning of your baby. I went to a high risk doctor today to talk about it, and she made me more worried than I originally was. My last period was sept. 26th. I'm petite, very active, and carry really well from what strangers have told me. Then, at my 32 week appointment, I measured at 32 exactly. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. she was going to try for a vbac but they had her do a c section instead b/c of the possible risk w baby's size. I think the long bones are harder to get accurate measurements. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. If everyone was "average" or normal then we would all look so much alike. if development is one-two week delay okie baby should be healthy. I had a terrible bout of flu for 6 weeks and had to take some medications that I didn't need with my daughter. thanks Log in or sign up to post a comment! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. And yesterday I had another appointment at 35 weeks and only measured at 34. Yesterday I had my glucose test and 28 week appointment (technically Im 28wks 5d). My babys have all been over 7lbs. We are 35 weeks today went in and little miss is measuring a week ahead. He told me that baby was measuring consistently at 35 weeks and 4 days, and today I am 37 weeks and 2 days. Our Little one at 35 weeks measured 33 weeks for femur and 38 weeks for head and 37 for abdomen. I am sending you so much positivity and hope. If I didnt they would have done one sooner. If I ovulated later than I thought though, how could I have gotten pregnant if I only had sex on the 10th and the 12th? Thanks. You may measure small because your due date (based on your last period) is wrong. The baby can be 3 weeks behind or smaller than the gestational dates for many reasons, and more than often its nothing to worry about. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. They kept saying maybe she is just petite but at 5-11 myself I didn't buy that :) My daughter was born a peanut 5-15 19 inches at 38 weeks for sudden pih. I am also seeing a high risk doctor and was just told I have to do ultrasounds twice a week instead of once. she told me not to worry about it since its typically happens often, and I would have to be about three weeks or four weeks behind to be considered within a 10 percentile (sorry if im saying that wrong.) But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. How did your second ultrasound turn out? An assisted birth will often required. So that made a vaginal delivery much much nicer ;) There was nothing wrong with his adorable little head and he looked perfectly normal. No matter what stage of pregnancy, further investigations and scans can confirm due dates and check for twins or the presence of uterine fibroids. Almost two thirds of large babies (4.5 kg or more) are born vaginally. They left it at that as decided not to push my DD back. I measured 2-3 weeks behind by LMP date at my first ultrasound, which partially made sense due to my long cycles, but not entirely and it made me nervous wondering if something was wrong. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Don't worry momma. I dont understand this please do not be worried. Should the measurements read large, it simply means that your fundal height is 2 centimeters or more than expected for your stage of pregnancy compared to the average pregnancy. Remember these measurements are not always accurate, and importantly that every baby grows at a different rate. Fetal growth restriction (several conditions can cause this). Messages: 1,498. She believes the world will always try to instil mom guilt in new mothers, but she goes by the maxim a mother knows best'. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. The latter leads to a pregnancy loss rate of about 9%. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. So I would just talk to your doctor about it and go from there. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). She's growing and proportioned normal, great heart rate and looked fine, just small. Baby is measuring 2 weeks behind Kaylarichy 10/02/22 I'm 39+1 week pregnant, and just found out today I'm measuring 37 weeks and have been for my past 2 appointments. I know this is an old discussion but Im wondering how it turned out for you because Im in the same boat now. Just like his daddy! Try not to worry too much!! If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Has this happened to anyone else? In fact, size is usually affected by genetics, and will vary depending on how tall or short your parents are. That's what is weird to me! I ended up miscarrying because of a chromosome 18 abnormality (I had luckily done genetic testing a couple weeks earlier so after the miscarried, when my results came in, I got to find out what the problem was). I wouldn't worry too much momma bear, At my 30 week appointment I was measuring behind (I asked that time but not sure how long I had been measuring behind since she didn't tell me until I asked), then at my 32 week appt I measured 2 weeks behind again so she set up a growth scan for this Friday at almost 35 weeks. Remember these measurements are not always accurate, and importantly that every baby grows at a different rate. Keep in mind and repeat this to yourself, that every baby grows at different rates from each other. Well, my fundal height was 2 weeks behind, and femur bone measurement 2 weeks ahead. She is petite & only about the 10th percentile for height, but we have a lot of very short people on both sides so it's not a big surprise. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. This is baby #3 and the most normal pregnancy I've had. Everything looks normal with only one soft marker, her femur bones are measuring 2 weeks behind (in the 5th percentile) My Dr. Anyone else having growth scans in their pregnancy related to the femur bone measuring smaller? Terms of Service & Privacy Policy, the others, and if she doesnt, then dont worry if your doctor doesnt raise an issue and your baby is quite keeping up with the kicks in your tummy. I have a second anatomy scan on February 14th because of this. My doctor was also not too concerned as he looked fine at the anatomy scan. In rare cases, the placenta simply wears out and tends to stop working even before the fetus is able to grow in the womb. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Doctors may advise a more managed delivery, such as a caesarean. More often, the size of the bump, either large or small, is related to the body type of the mom-to-be, and not the babies growth patterns. But it grew on target. If your baby has IUGR, more tests will be conducted, but dont worry your doctor will tell you different treatments that can be done to keep you and your baby absolutely safe. 2 weeks behind on a scan or fundal height? I have a Doppler I want to start using! If your baby is measuring smaller than the amount of weeks you are at, they are said to have a small gestational age (via the University of Rochester Medical Center ). I figure she might be petite. I haven't traveled anywhere Zika impacted. Whether the baby is small or large, chances are much higher that the scheduled due date is maintained, without medically inducing. My midwife said 0-2 weeks under or over was within normal, especially at this time when baby may have dropped into your pelvis, I wouldnt worry too much and just ask your doctor about it when you can! Because it was so small, there was no heartbeat yet, they said that can happen any day now.
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