Measuring 34 weeks at week 39...Anyone else have this happen?

L+JBrooks

I am wondering if anyone else measured small towards the end of their pregnancy? I am 39 weeks, he is measuring 34. They are concerned the placenta may not be working as well or low fluid -- both of which can be determined by ultrasound and would mean they need to induce. 

The thing is, they can't get me in for an ultrasound before my due date at our hospital meaning the options I have right now are to possibly book an appointment a town over or to call every day and wait for an open appointment but I am just not sure how immediate the need is as I was already done with my appointment when I found out there weren't any openings. My doctor is out of town till next week and I am seeing her nurse this week anyway. 

barrettsbash

I went through this with my first and everything ended up being fine. They told me baby was measuring small with a small head and small birth weight. I ended up going into labour a week later on my due date and my baby was 7 lbs 3oz and 20 inches. Totally normal. Normal size head too. Hopefully all goes well with you. Try not to worry too much!

abbyful

I started measuring a couple weeks smaller with DS when he "dropped". 

For me, they did an ultrasound that day (my OB office does the ultrasounds in-house). Based on ultrasound, they said I'd likely have a 6-pound baby, he came out 7 lbs 15 oz and 20 inches.

mb314

Are they measuring your fundal height?  I feel like by week 38 or 39 they stopped measuring my fundal height because if the baby drops, it's less accurate.

If I were you, I would try to get an ultra sound appointment and perhaps ask for a non-stress test.  Know ultrasound measurements can also be inaccurate.  But it will give you an idea of your fluid levels and other indications of how the baby is doing.  How is your blood pressure and other vitals?  I can't believe they can't get you in for an ultrasound in the next weeks.  This should be a priority. 

At 38 or 39 weeks, my MW got concerned that DS was small and my blood pressure was creeping up (so it wasn't just his size).  My ultra sound showed that my fluid levels were low, and based on that and the fact that my placenta looked small, we scheduled an induction on my due date.  (FWIW, DS ended up coming before the induction on his own).  He was born at 6 lbs, 3 oz, which is on the smaller end of normal.  However, my placenta was about 1/2 the size it should have been and showed signs of being stressed.  So in my case, I do think DS was better off on the "outside" vs on the"inside" and that an induction was a good idea.  I'm glad I had the ultra sound so that we had all the information.

Good luck!

indianaalum

I agree. It is crazy that your ob won't fit you in for an ultrasound. That is ridicullous

for not other reason than a piece of mind, do the ultrasound at a farther location

L+JBrooks

Thank you everyone for your replies... I managed to get in this morning first thing. The baby is estimated at 10 freaking lbs! I know that is give or take a pound etc. 

Kind of surprised me he is that big, because of me not being very large and not having gestational diabeates etc... but at least he is doing okay. 

amieeyoung

barrettsbash said:

I went through this with my first and everything ended up being fine. They told me baby was measuring small with a small head and small birth weight. I ended up going into labour a week later on my due date and my baby was 7 lbs 3oz and 20 inches. Totally normal. Normal size head too. Hopefully all goes well with you. Try not to worry too much!

This makes me feel better. The last ultrasound I had they told me her head was in the bottom 2 percentile and she was measuring small. Have another one in a few weeks so we'll see what it says.

amieeyoung

L+JBrooks said:

Thank you everyone for your replies... I managed to get in this morning first thing. The baby is estimated at 10 freaking lbs! I know that is give or take a pound etc. 

Kind of surprised me he is that big, because of me not being very large and not having gestational diabeates etc... but at least he is doing okay. 

Well, at least not too small... remember though that ultrasounds can be inaccurate by a pound or two so maybe you'll be lucky and he'll be an 8 pounder lol. Glad you got your ultrasound.