IUGR moms?

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Im currently hospitalized on bedrest for low amniotic fluid and an elevated doppler reading. I was diagnosed with IUGR as well. She was measuring about 3 weeks behind asymetrically (head and belly in particular) and approximately 3lbs at 34 weeks. Now they expect at the latest that I will be delivered at 39 weeks iff my levels remain stable and she shows no sign of stress. 

What can I expect growth wise over the next 4 weeks?

chelsanne

I am not sure what you can expect growth wise, but I am kind of surprised they will not deliver you sooner than 39 weeks. I am being monitored for IUGR and my doc mentioned the possibility of induction around 37 weeks.

grinnysgirl

Sorry to butt in! Chelsanne just out of curiosity, do you know how your baby is measuring right now? I am exactly 32 weeks today too and also being monitored for IUGR. I have a growth ultrasound tomorrow so will know more. Just curious to hear others' experiences.

To the OP, my first daughter was diagnosed with IUGR around 32-34 weeks when it was found that her abdomen was measuring several weeks behind her head. I was monitored with frequent ultrasounds and NSTs until it was determined that I needed to be induced at 38 weeks due to a failed NST and an ultrasound showing that her abdomen had fallen to the 6th percentile. She was 5 lbs 13 oz at birth with a really tiny tummy! She had some issues tolerating labor and ended up needing special care for several hours at birth but is now a happy, healthy almost 2 year old! She is still small- about 22 pounds but otherwise doing great. Good luck to you!

chelsanne

I came into the hospital to be monitored for contractions on Saturday and have now ended up on bedrest, but they did an ultrasound and said she is measuring around 3 and a half pounds right now at 32 weeks, but did not give me a percentile. At 28/29 weeks she was 2 and a half pounds and 15th percentile. I'm pretty sure she hasn't gone down in percentile otherwise I am sure they would have said something. However some of the other things going on with me right now seem to be of a more immediate concern. Good luck with your growth ultrasound tomorrow!

grinnysgirl

I will keep you posted on my ultrasound! That is so strange because at 28.5 weeks my LO was measuring 2 and a half pounds and I was told that was 43rd percentile. Hmm. We'll see how things shake out tomorrow. Hope all continues to go well with you- hang in there

grinnysgirl

I had my ultrasound today and wanted to update- LO is growing well! Estimated weight is 3 lbs 12 oz which puts baby in the 35th percentile overall. Abdomen is a week and a half behind putting it in the 18th percentile. So a little small but nothing to worry about at this point. I hope you both get reassuring news soon as well

chelsanne

Glad to hear! Sounds like our little ones are about the same size, just little peanuts :-)

ctrickey03

My second child was IUGR. He was born at 34 weeks and was 4lbs 8 ozs. I think it really varies. But if your baby is already measuring around 3lbs or so, by the time you hit 38-39 weeks I'd estimate the delivery weight to be around 5-6 lbs. Best of luck to you!