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Baby's weight on ultrasound-worried

gymkatinkagymkatinka member
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I had a growth scan this morning and the baby is head down, weighing 5.3 lbs!

I'm only 32 weeks.I know, that this is only a computerized measurement and can be off, but 5.3lbs seems a lot.I do not have GD and neither me or DH was a big baby.

I'm meeting my doctor in 2 hrs, because I've been having some strange pressure and tightness (maybe it's BH, I'm not sure, FTM here). 

Should I be worried?Oh, and LO decided to cover her face with both hands and the tech was not able to do 3D pics.I'm so bummed. 

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  • lijuan09lijuan09 member
    LO just measured 5 lbs 5 oz on his 33 week u/s, but the tech told us the ultrasound can be off by as much as 13 ounces either way.  Ask the doctor if you should be worried, but at this point I don't think so.

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  • brewcitybridebrewcitybride

    This is why most doctors don't do growth ultrasounds. They really aren't accurate and just freak out the mom.

    Don't focus on the number. It means nothing at this point. They would let you know if there was a true growth issues. That does not seem that big to me.

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  • asabbasabb

    My DS #2 was born @ 33wk & 4days & he was 5lb & 12oz.

    Don't be worried Im sure baby is fine...maybe this will be ur chubby baby :-) OR you may be surprised to see that baby may only weigh 6 or 7 pounds at birth.

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  • erinshoemanerinshoeman

    At 31 weeks mine was 4lbs 6oz, and as of yesterday was 8lbs 1oz. I'm being induced on Wednesday so I'd say that's a perfectly healthy little boy! 

    They always say give or take a pound with the growth ultrasounds anyway so don't be worried. And if he/she is big, then you will have a chubby, adorable baby. :) 

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  • MrsT624MrsT624
    They can be off...don't worry!  At 32 weeks, this baby was a little over 4 lbs, and this week at 35 she was 5 lbs 6 oz.  With DD they told me at 38 weeks she was 6 lbs 8 oz and she was 6 lbs 1 oz when she was born.  As long as your doctor isn't concerned, then I wouldn't be either.
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  • bridein08bridein08 member
    My LO was 5# at 31 weeks- don't be worried! It is still within normal limits of the growth curve.

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  • gymkatinkagymkatinka member
    Thank you so much Ladies, for making me feel better!
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  • springplumspringplum
    A co-worker was induced at 39w because they said the baby was 9-10 lbs.  Turns out the baby was 7lbs 1oz.  So don't stress.
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  • earlysunearlysun

    My LO was measuring 7lbs at 33 weeks...I'm having a scheduled CS on December 9 if I don't go into labor before then. I also have polyhydramnios and he isn't head-down so there are other risk factors. They are anticipating a 10lb baby.

    We'll just have to wait and see.

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  • magdusiamagdusia member

    i'm 34 weeks today and last weeks U/S he was measuring 5.5lbs.. my first son was born 9lbs and 14oz.. so i'm expecting him to also be a big baby. Nothing wrong with having a big baby.. just avoid buying too many infant outfits :)

    If the doctors aren't concerned, i wouldn't be either.   I would also just watch what you eat.. i started going on a diet last week which means avoiding half of the junk i've been eating.. so not completely depriving myself, just being a bit more careful.

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  • BugsMommy2beBugsMommy2be

    After being told I was measuring big and freaking out a little and some research I found that the average weight of a healthy baby now a days is actually a little over 8 pounds. I dont have GD and I was 6lbs and DH was 5lbs, if our baby comes out 8lbs I and my OB consider that healthy. And about the 3D ultra sound, I tried twice and baby wouldnt uncover his/her face and was sleeping through my entire first session!!

    Where baby is at for you is fine and normal!!! Also remember that your baby could be every tall as well so bigger (if it happens) may be better.

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  • PandaMom06PandaMom06
    At 32w5d DS measured 5lbs 13oz. The tech said she is normally off by being plus 1/2 a lb. They aren't worried yet. DD was born at 8.5 and 21 inches. Both my DH and myself were over 9lbs. My DH was 23 inches. They're expecting DS to be a big boy. I do have GD but am controlled and was with DD as well.
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  • tartarugatartaruga member
    An hour before I actually started pushing, I asked my OB how big she thought the baby was, and she estimated 8 to 8 1/2 pounds. Baby was 6 lb 9 oz.
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