Any 2nd+ timers have really small baby 1st time?

disbride061103 · January 2010

DS was quite tiny when he was born. He was 5lbs 12oz when he was born 3 days before his edd. At my 1st appt last week, my OB mentioned that he would have to keep an eye on the baby's size this time. I forgot to ask what they would do. My fundal height measured right on with DS and my OB estimated DS to be 7 1/2 or 8lbs two days before my c/s.

Anyone else have a small baby the first time? Any thought on what my OB might do differently to keep an eye on the baby? Maybe growth u/s? Obviously I'll ask at my next appointment, but that's not for another 3 weeks!

everlove · January 2010

My son was 5 lbs 12 oz but he was a preemie born at 34 weeks/ They will probably do growth us often.

Aliliv · January 2010

Olivia was 6lbs. 11oz, Natalie was 5lbs. 8oz. We have small babies in my family. My Dr. is not concerned at all. Sorry I can't be more help.

Dobie_Mama · January 2010

DD was 5lbs4oz at 38 weeks. She basically stopped growing due to oligohydramnios. I was sent for a BPP, her fluid was severely low, she was diagnosed as IUGR (she was predicted @ 4lbs10oz, obviously off), and I was sent straight to the hospital for a c/s.

Fast forward to two years later ... my OB ran some tests while we were TTC and it turns out I have a clotting disorder - MTHFR. He feels that is what caused the low fluid & restricted growth. I'm on baby aspirin & extra Folic Acid, B6 & B12, currently. I have a meeting with my hematologist tomorrow to see if my homocysteine levels are still normal or if I will need to start Lovenox.

Anyway, that's why I had a small baby. We're hoping the preventative measures will help me maintain a healthier pregnancy this time around. If my fundal measurements start lagging again we'll do BPPs, but I doubt we'll do them routinely if all measures well.

MrsLeanna · January 2010

My DD was 6lbs 4oz, so she was small but not enough to concern my Dr. I delivered at 38 weeks. I was actually told that I have a small pelvis and would not be able to deliver a larger baby so this time around they will have to monitor the growth to make sure he/she doesn't get too big.

pbaldo05 · January 2010

my first born son was only 5 lb 10oz and was only 5 days early

audreyf1978 · January 2010

Both of my kids were born 2 weeks early. DD#1 was 6lb 15oz but DD#2 was 5lb 10oz. I was measuring right on schedule so the doctors were a little surprised she was so tiny. I think they just plan on doing an ultrsaound to check her size.

June2007 · January 2010

Are you a small person? My friend had her baby 5 day early and he was just 5lbs 11oz but she is like barley 100lbs (when not pregnant) and like 5'3".

toyah81 · January 2010

My daughter was 5lbs 14oz and born just 4 days before her due date. No clue why she was so small. But this OB said she will keep any eye out to see if this one stays small. I'm hoping for a VBAC, so that's the other reason for her close watch on the baby's size.