Since the doctor started measuring at around 24 weeks, I have been measuring about 2 cm larger than the number of weeks that I am. So today I measured 37cm and I am 33 weeks so the doctor is sending me for a growth ultrasound. She says the baby is probably right on track but she just wants to make sure. Did this happen to any of you? Anyone end up delivering early because the baby measured big? I was charting and I'm very sure of my dates so I know I'm 33 weeks.
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Re: fundal height measurements
The growth ultrasounds can be off- it's not generally a reason for concern unless you're having other issues. DS was guessed to weigh 8 lbs. at 38 weeks and they induced me 2 days later for high blood pressure. He was born at 38w2d weighing 9lbs 10 oz.
My sister measured 41 weeks at her 37 week appointment. Even after her growth u/s she was measuring over 8lbs.
My niece was born 2 weeks later, and weighed 7lb 4oz...
I've been measuring 2-3 weeks ahead the whole time. My doctor thinks it's because I've had twins and this little one just has more room to roll around and move. I think 5 weeks or more would be a little shocking to hear, but if you are sure on your dates and you've been measuring approx right on the whole time, your LO might have just gone through a growth spurt quickly. Good luck and hope all is great! I'm sure of my dates and she has only measured a week ahead at our first ultrasound.
With DD I was measuring large and they ended up doing an ultrasound. My fluid levels were really high. They just monitored me a bit more. DD was born at 41 weeks, weighing 8lbs 30z and was perfectly healthy.