At my appt. earlier in the week the doc said I was measuring about 2 weeks ahead. She said she thought it must be a good sized baby and that if I'm still measuring big when I go for the next one or two appts. that they might do an ultrasound to get an idea of the size of the baby.
Is this the case with anyone else? Are the measurements something to be taken seriously (or considered to be accurate), as in "This baby could come a week or two early", or no not really? Just wondering what you ladies thought.
Re: Measuring Ahead...?
LO has been measuring at least two weeks ahead since 20 weeks,however we had an ultrasound at 8 weeks so they never changed the due date and I'm glad they didn't because I would be at 41 weeks right now and he isn't ready to come out. But I will more than likely have close to a 9 pound baby.
I measured 5 weeks ahead at one appt (MW said it was a growth spurt - I think he was sticking his little butt out), and otherwise have been consistently measuring 1-2 weeks ahead. It's either a bigger baby or the way you carry. My midwife said anything within 2 weeks is considered the normal range - pregnancy doesn't look or act the same on everyone
I wouldn't worry about it.
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