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Can't help worrying my baby is too small

sfbethtsfbetht
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After so many (annoying) people told me I looked "too small" for 36 weeks - and for the record, I've gained 30 lbs so I disagree - I asked my OB if she had any sense of the baby's size at my 36 week appointment. She didn't give specifics, just said the baby was measuring  a bit on the small side but that she would likely get bigger in the coming weeks.

Why can't I stop worrying about this? I know if there was really an issue, she would have said more. I also know the mother's size usually has nothing to do with the baby's size...blah. Just needed to vent I guess.

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Re: Can't help worrying my baby is too small

  • KEH0804KEH0804

    Don't stress... I got those same comments from people with my first pregnancy and it's been no different with this one. DD# was 6lbs 7oz and I only gained 19 pounds. This one I have gained 17lbs, and have been measuring 2 weeks behind the entire time, and my doctor isn't worried at all because the baby is healthy. They would tell you if they were worried. Hang in there, I know how stressful the comments get. 

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  • J+MSJ+MS member
    I get told I look too small too. If you're doctor isn't worried, you probably don't need to be either. If you were measuring that far behind, she would have done a growth ultrasound.
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  • sfbethtsfbetht
    Thanks...I know the doctor knows best, it's just so hard not to worry when it's your first! I'll be happy when she's here & healthy.
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  • hewinkedhewinked
    I get told the opposite all the time...how huge I am and how huge baby will be.  I got the same comments with DD.  I gained 40 lbs with her and she was only 6 lbs, 7 oz.  The huge comments are bothersome, too cuz I'm short and tiny (not pregnant, lol) and I worry about delivering a huge child or having to have a c-section.  Hearing it all the time, well, it's natural to worry.  If your doctor isn't concerned, that's all that matters.  Just keep telling yourself that and if you're one to speak up to others, tell them, too!
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  • Winter*MommyWinter*Mommy

    I had a growth ultrasound when I was measuring small with DS (using the measuring tape, I was measuring 3cm behind and they like you to be within 2cm of your gestational age.... so, 30 weeks would be between 28 and 32 cm).  He was perfectly on target and measured exactly to his gestational age, he was just sitting back pretty far.  If your doctor isn't worried, I wouldn't be worried either.

    On the flip side, my aunt just had an emergency c-section last night 6 weeks early because her baby hadn't grown in 4 weeks in the womb and he and she had been measuring small the entire time - if they think there is any inkling to worry, they will check things out and act accordingly.  (The baby is doing really well by the way - probably will be released from NICU in less than a week.)

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  • AllisaurusRexAllisaurusRex

    Like others have said, if there was any reason to be concerned your doctor would have told you and done more ultrasounds and tests to find out more.

    I do totally understand though, it's my first time too. If it continues to bother you, I would just ask at your next appointment if there's any way you can get an ultrasound that will give you a more accurate measurement. I'm sure your doc won't mind and fretting over it isn't really good for you or the baby. I've found that when in doubt, just ask. They are usually pretty accomodating. After all, it is your baby.

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  • AngelaLAngelaL
    Try not to worry. I carry ridiculously small, both with DD and this pregnancy. I literally only started looking pregnant at 35ish weeks. DD1 was born 7lbs, 9oz. and as of last week DD2 was estimated to to 5lbs. 9oz.  I'm 5'3" and on the smaller side myself. I think everyone just carries differently.
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  • sfbethtsfbetht
    Y'all are so reassuring....thanks so much.
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  • mrsschragermrsschrager member
    I have been getting the same comments.. happened when I was pregnant with ds as well.. I am not  teeny tiny though usually... 5'6 155lbs when not pregnant.. I had someone tell me the other day I looked 5 months!! I am almost 34 weeks!! Drives me crazy cause it makes me worry that she is too small.. i asked my ob and she said I was measuring fine.. I have only just been getting the "when are you due?" question in the last 2 weeks or so! I went to a baby shower today where the mom was 2 weeks ahead of me and she is HUGE compared to me. i totally understand!
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  • heidismithheidismith member

    imageJ+MS:
    I get told I look too small too. If you're doctor isn't worried, you probably don't need to be either. If you were measuring that far behind, she would have done a growth ultrasound.

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    Everyone tells me how small I look, but I never pay attention to what they say because they arent Drs.

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