Tuesday Spam!

Ducktale

Just read the to eat or not to eat thread

DBJackson25

@jennjilljoite‌ and @Ducktale‌ thanks for the hints I've got it now!

foxslaw

I have a random question.

My mom asked me if they measured my belly at my appointments (they don't)? And asked if they didn't measure my belly, then how do they know June is growing on track? Does your doctor measure your belly? I thought that was so weird because every women shows/grows/measures differently? Or is my logic flawed?

Anyway, I was like "duh mom ultrasounds" but she was still concerned?

CatLadyTX

Hey ladies. I know I haven't been around for a few days, I've got a sick husband, a sick toddler and I think I'm on my way there too. I'm going to try to catch up, but I hope nobody is having an awful week.

foxslaw

ChickenOnSunday said:

foxslaw said:

I have a random question.

My mom asked me if they measured my belly at my appointments (they don't)? And asked if they didn't measure my belly, then how do they know June is growing on track? Does your doctor measure your belly? I thought that was so weird because every women shows/grows/measures differently? Or is my logic flawed?

Anyway, I was like "duh mom ultrasounds" but she was still concerned?

I think that is called the fundal measurement. Never happened with my first while being seen by the MFM doctors. My OB does do the fundal measurement  and says it is a personal preference of the doctor.
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Interesting. Thanks, Chicken.

AF9211

@foxslaw my OB starting measuring at my 20 week appointment this time around. I think with DD it was later...maybe 24-28 weeks? I don't know if this is the "norm" for all docs, though.

foxslaw

nomnomasaur0426 said:

foxslaw said:

I have a random question.

My mom asked me if they measured my belly at my appointments (they don't)? And asked if they didn't measure my belly, then how do they know June is growing on track? Does your doctor measure your belly? I thought that was so weird because every women shows/grows/measures differently? Or is my logic flawed?

Anyway, I was like "duh mom ultrasounds" but she was still concerned?

Since my 16 wk appointment my OB has been measuring my uterus to see if I'm on track. I guess even if you physically aren't showing much your uterus still has a certain range it's expected to be in? Even my OB said last appointment that I still didn't have much of a bump but my uterus is where it should be. Does your OB physically feel for the top of you uterus?

Nope! Just the Doppler & a weight check usually. @nomnomasaur0426‌

jennjilljo

@foxslaw‌ My OB always measures. It's called the final height measurement. Basically around 18-20 weeks they start measuring and the length from the pubic bone to the fundus is supposed to correspond to the number of weeks pregnant so 23 cm for 23weeks. From what I've read is not highly accurate but gives the Dr an idea of whether you're bigger or smaller so they can follow up for health problems or change the due date.

*I'm no expert and this is gathered from Dr Google.

CatLadyTX

@foxslaw‌ my OB did them every appointment with DS, but hasn't don't it yet this pregnancy.

foxslaw

Yeah, I went in at 20 weeks & no measuring yet. They didn't even do my bloodwork until 12 weeks so idk.

foxslaw

nomnomasaur0426 said:

Hmm weird @foxslaw‌ I guess if your OB doesn't seemed concerned then things are fine

Yeah, and everything looked great at my A/S so I never really thought anything of it?

ckimberley14

nomnomasaur0426 said:

foxslaw said:

I have a random question.

My mom asked me if they measured my belly at my appointments (they don't)? And asked if they didn't measure my belly, then how do they know June is growing on track? Does your doctor measure your belly? I thought that was so weird because every women shows/grows/measures differently? Or is my logic flawed?

Anyway, I was like "duh mom ultrasounds" but she was still concerned?

Since my 16 wk appointment my OB has been measuring my uterus to see if I'm on track. I guess even if you physically aren't showing much your uterus still has a certain range it's expected to be in? Even my OB said last appointment that I still didn't have much of a bump but my uterus is where it should be. Does your OB physically feel for the top of you uterus?

Same here: my doc started measuring fundal growth once she was able to feel the top (16 weeks). I was measuring a couple weeks behind at that appt but then right on track at my 20-wk appt. Maybe your doc will measure you at your next appt?

DronkeyGal

Gone Girl was a success. Saw Ben's peen. Time for bed ;;)