Fundal Height

keshakdavis

Hi everyone,

I am 22 weeks 5 days today and had my last appointment this past Monday. I was told my belly measured at 24 weeks. Does this sound strange? Like, kinda small? I thought with twins you measure about 4-5 weeks past your actual date. This is all new to me so I apologize if it is a weird question. I'm basically trying to find out the "normal" range I should be in at 22 weeks so I have something to compare it to. Yeah I know everyone is different and I shouldn't do this but I'd still like to know. My doctor did say I was measuring perfectly but of course good ol Google is the one who gave me the 4-5 weeks ahead. 

Please share any information.

Thank you.

twinmom1121

I was never told what I was actually measuring with my twins, but the doctors always said I was measuring perfectly for twins. I'd say if your doctor isn't worried you shouldn't be! Everyone is a little different, and believe me you will be measuring a lot bigger once you get farther along!

keshakdavis

You're exactly right, I shouldn't worry. And really I'm not but more so curious to know what is considered "the normal range." I've gained 25 lbs so I'm not in any way saying I'm small. I hope I didn't offend anyone because that's not my intention.

DolphinLover2002

My doctor didn't even do fundal measurements. She said there was no point, since they did the growth ultrasounds.

camusoh2011

I was 20 weeks at my last appointment and was measuring 26 weeks. 

Kelley421

I'm consistently measuring 12w ahead with triplets. I heard from my nurse there is a calculation that is used with multiples, but I haven't researched it. If your last US was good, I wouldn't worry too much. I've read it is +\- 2w in accuracy.

ailinamei808

My doctor said it depends on how the twins are situated. I measured 30 wks when I was 28 wks. She didn't seem worried at all. I like to think I have strong abdominal muscles limiting the fundal height lol.

camusoh2011

I was 20 weeks at my last appointment and was measuring 26 weeks. 

ksteeb611

As long as you're within the normal range, it's fine. They sent me for growth the scans with my singleton because I was only measuring 26 weeks 32 weeks. I ended up going almost 37 weeks with her and gained 23 pounds. I'm tall, but still a size 0, so 23 pounds was nearely 20% of my starting weight.
With the triplets, I was measuring 41 weeks when they were born at nearly 30 weeks . Everyone thought I was carrying one. They looked at me like I was crazy. Some people just tend to be small. And I gained 49 pounds with them! I was seriously behind the counter pounding protein bars and whole milk

ijaclyn

I am 26 weeks and consistently measuring 1 1/2 - 2 weeks ahead like you. I have gained 30lbs and was a normal weight pre-pregnancy. I have not worried a second. I was told in the 3rd trimester I might start measuring 3-5 weeks ahead. It is all based on their position. One might be head down, and the other transverse so then you'd actually be wider vs. longer. I do OB ultrasound for a living so trust me when I say there are ALL kinds of bellies. Congrats and good luck!

blsav23

I've been measuring 5-6 weeks ahead. At 35 weeks, I'm currently measuring 41 weeks. Yikes.

keshakdavis

It is amazing how different each person is. Thanks everyone.