similarities between measurements and delivery date

CoreW12

mainly for those who already have children:

If you were measuring early, late, or just right, did it correspond to when you when into L&D or not?

For instance, measuring 2 weeks early and giving birth at 37-38 weeks. Or measuring a week behind and giving birth at 41 weeks.

jjbell2

I am sure this isn't the answer you want, but the doctors "estimate" and the variable is 2 lbs plus or minus. So this could equate to 2 weeks early or late. 

LJUTCMommy

I think OP is talking about fundal height measurements, not u/s weights. Either way, I wouldn't invest too much in their accuracy. Everyone experiences every pregnancy differently. 

arvizu1010

I always measured right on the dot with my first and I delivered her at 37weeks3days.  With this pregnancy I'm measuring exactly the same.  Only time will tell if I go early again.

mben1119

I measured 3 weeks ahead for a good part of my 3rd trimester, and delivered DS 5 days after my DD.

magdalina.h

Baby could be laying weird and that's what gives the measurement of early or late. I can't really answer since my last and this c/s are scheduled at 38w. I can say that Lucas was measuring 40w at the last appointment and they guesstimated him to be 8.5lbs. He was 7lbs exactly.

J&Jaggies06

I measured on track with my 1st and she was late. 

JocelynB0911

With my first two I measured right on track, and was induced at 39 weeks with both. Fundal heights are no true measure of when you'll go into labor.

adoubleu12

I was measuring 53 weeks with my first.  

mikaylabrown

I measured two weeks ahead.  I had my baby a week late, naturally went into labor.  She was only 6lbs 14oz.  It was mostly because I was carrying her so high.  Sometimes you carry the baby in a way that gets the measurements off a little. They thought the baby was going to be bigger, but she wasn't!  

BelhurstBride

DD consistently measured 2 weeks behind. She came at 39w2d, on her own accord. Turns out she was just little and had her own agenda. Rings true for her to this day!

inthelost

my doctors changed my due date back 11 days at my mid-ultrasound b/c she was measuring small...it WAS september 2nd at first (and august 28th according to LMP), but now it's september 13th..i guess we'll see when she comes! 

KdgTeacher

We've been measuring behind (just got up to the 11th percentile) and my LO will be coming early--about 38 wks.

ScarletOflaherty

I've measured 4 weeks ahead pretty consistently with every pregnancy towards the end and delivered right around my due date, or 5 days early on the ones I was induced with.

Luckymomma4

adoubleu12:

I was measuring 53 weeks with my first.  

haha!!!  I see what you did there.