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baby A's belly is small-advice please!

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I had my last growth ultrasound today I am 36 1/7. I am pregnant with Di/Di boys and baby A has always measured smaller.  At one point there was a 23% discordance but the MFM wasn't too concerned since they were both above the 50%. 

At my u/s today Baby A's abdominal circumference was measuring 3 weeks behind.  Everything else measured okay, and Baby B measured on track or ahead like always.  Baby A's wt was 6#2oz and Baby B is 7#6oz.  Because of A's abdomen it dropped him to the 17th percentile while B is 78th percentile.  

I am waiting for the report to go over to the OB (it was a different OB who ordered it than my regular one) before I call, but just curious if anyone has experience with this?  I am scheduled on August 1st for my c-section but I'm wondering if they would take them earlier due to the difference.  

Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated!!

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Re: baby A's belly is small-advice please!

  • Both of my boys had abdominal circs in the 2nd percentile at 34 weeks. There was talk of delivering me at 36w2d, but the MFM said she didn't want to do it unless their total estimated weights dropped to the 6th percentile and they showed distress on BPPs. I was having NSTs 2x per week at that point and BPPs when a baby would be non reactive. My water broke at 36w1d, so Baby A made the decision for us!
    TTC in 2009, Dx: Unexplained IF
    Three TI cycles (BFP...miscarriage), five IUI attempts and 2.5 IVF cycles later...BFP!!
    12dp5dt: 765; 15dp5dt: 1979; 17dp5dt: 3379...TWINS!!!!!
    Our perfect baby boys were born at 36w1d!! 








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    imagekellibelle0417:
    I'm 36weeks2days and just had our growth scan this morning and an NST. Our girl estimates 5lb4oz and our boy at 6lb8oz. Since our girl's weight has tapered off, the OB I saw today did call MFM to see what we should do. We almost thought I'd go in to deliver today. But, MFM was ok with it and said not to worry about it. So, we continue to wait. Our NST was just fine. We have another NST on Friday with our regular OB. I'll be curious to see what she says. Getting close!!

    That is good news! I have a call in to the nurse who is going to call the OB (he is on call at the hospital).  She said it wasn't cause for emergent c-section but she did wonder what the OB would want to do.  My guess is he will consult with the perinatologist I saw last month and see what they think.  The hard part for me is in the last month I have not been able to see the same OB or even the one who is doing my csection next week.  I do have my regular appt & NST tomorrow and will be seeing him finally.  

    Kelli you were scheduling a c-section too right? Do you have a date yet? We are both so close! How are you doing otherwise?  

    we are in very similar situations! Let me know what your OB says!

    No c-section date yet... They keep trying for 8/2 or any day that week. My OB says they will get me in. So, we will see! I'm anxious for a date!  How have you been feeling? I've been having a ton of Braxton hicks contractions. 

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  • Oh gosh I can't imagine not even having a date yet!  I think that is the only thing getting me through this knowing that I only have 8 days to get through at the most.  I am feeling large, was measuring 47 weeks last week!  I had a ton of BH over the weekend to the point of almost going in, but then they would stop.  I don't think anything is going to start on it's own at this point.  I have horrible carpal tunnel, tingling, numbness & pain in both hands.  If it wasn't for that this would be a lot more manageable.   I am just anxious to meet these boys! 

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  • imageRuthie04:
    Both of my boys had abdominal circs in the 2nd percentile at 34 weeks. There was talk of delivering me at 36w2d, but the MFM said she didn't want to do it unless their total estimated weights dropped to the 6th percentile and they showed distress on BPPs. I was having NSTs 2x per week at that point and BPPs when a baby would be non reactive. My water broke at 36w1d, so Baby A made the decision for us!

    Thank you for your response, this makes me feel a lot better!  

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  • imagektjruss03:

    imageRuthie04:
    Both of my boys had abdominal circs in the 2nd percentile at 34 weeks. There was talk of delivering me at 36w2d, but the MFM said she didn't want to do it unless their total estimated weights dropped to the 6th percentile and they showed distress on BPPs. I was having NSTs 2x per week at that point and BPPs when a baby would be non reactive. My water broke at 36w1d, so Baby A made the decision for us!

    Thank you for your response, this makes me feel a lot better!  



    No problem! It was scary to hear the news, but I can assure you that both if my boys have big ole bellies now! They were less than five lbs at birth, but didn't spend a second in the NICU and they are currently eating me out of house and home!!
    TTC in 2009, Dx: Unexplained IF
    Three TI cycles (BFP...miscarriage), five IUI attempts and 2.5 IVF cycles later...BFP!!
    12dp5dt: 765; 15dp5dt: 1979; 17dp5dt: 3379...TWINS!!!!!
    Our perfect baby boys were born at 36w1d!! 








  • imageRuthie04:
    imagektjruss03:

    imageRuthie04:
    Both of my boys had abdominal circs in the 2nd percentile at 34 weeks. There was talk of delivering me at 36w2d, but the MFM said she didn't want to do it unless their total estimated weights dropped to the 6th percentile and they showed distress on BPPs. I was having NSTs 2x per week at that point and BPPs when a baby would be non reactive. My water broke at 36w1d, so Baby A made the decision for us!

    Thank you for your response, this makes me feel a lot better!  

    No problem! It was scary to hear the news, but I can assure you that both if my boys have big ole bellies now! They were less than five lbs at birth, but didn't spend a second in the NICU and they are currently eating me out of house and home!!

    That is fantastic!! I know that u/s are only an estimate too, especially at this point.  I am trying not to worry, especially since I have no control over it.  I also know if they needed to come now they would probably be just fine!

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    My Baby B has a belly in the 2nd percentile at 28 weeks. They're just monitoring NSTs and BPPs closely until they see some sign of a problem. For now, babies ate better in than out but doctor explained that as I get further along, this could change.
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  • imagektjruss03:

    Oh gosh I can't imagine not even having a date yet!  I think that is the only thing getting me through this knowing that I only have 8 days to get through at the most.  I am feeling large, was measuring 47 weeks last week!  I had a ton of BH over the weekend to the point of almost going in, but then they would stop.  I don't think anything is going to start on it's own at this point.  I have horrible carpal tunnel, tingling, numbness & pain in both hands.  If it wasn't for that this would be a lot more manageable.   I am just anxious to meet these boys! 

    my OB says that they will get me in by 8/2 and not to worry. So, I am counting that as my end date. So close!! I have been having a ton of BH too! Even through the night last night. Of course they calmed down for the NST today. :P my hands have also been tingly and I feel o heavy. I'm ready! 

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