31 Week Ultrasound

ashleywebber · September 2010

I went for my 31 week ultrasound. It was awesome. I love seeing the babies. Both babies are head down so all of those times I've been feeling DD, it's been both of them kicking me (that explains a lot). She measured them, listened to their heartbeats, got some pictures, and checked my cervix.

DD weighs 3lbs 14oz, has a heartbeat of 141, and looks perfect. She is measuring 10 days ahead of the average singleton (3lbs 5oz) at 31 weeks. She gained roughly 2 pounds in the past 6 weeks.

DS weighs 4lbs 13oz, has a heartbeat of 134, and looks perfect. He is measuring 24 days ahead of the average singleton (3lbs 5oz) at 31 weeks. He gained roughly 3 pounds in the past 6 weeks.

I am happy to know that of the 6 pounds I've gained in the past 6 weeks, 5 of them were the babies.

She checked my cervix and it was 5cm long, very thick, and closed. This is as good as it can be which is great because it means no pre-term labor issues and no bed rest. I am praying I stay closed, thick, and long the whole time, especially since I will be having a c-section anyways. I don't need to dialate.

So the doctor called me a couple of hours later and told me that they are perfect and I am good at growing big, healthy babies (DS was a 9 pounder). We are going to plan a repeat c-section for 38 weeks. I am hoping to do it Friday, October 22nd, with my doctor. Of course I could have the babies before that, but I really hope they stay put until at least 36 weeks.

I would love to hear what your babies measured at 31 weeks and how big they were at delivery (and when you delivered). Thanks!

Babsie7 · September 2010

Sounds like a great appointment! So glad the babies, and you are doing well!

KristenJcksn · September 2010

Sounds like a great appointment!

juliagulia322 · September 2010

Sounds like a great appointment! I went for my 32 weeks on Tuesday and both my babies were 4lbs and 4lbs 2oz. I'm happy with that but your babies seem to be growing great!! I have my scheduled c-section at 38 weeks also and I'm hoping they don't go early!