measuring big?

Barbara83 · April 2013

When people post about measuring big, what exactly does that mean and how do you know if you're measuring big?
Today for the first time my Ob measured the length of my uterus with a tape measure. Is that what y'all are referring to? Thanks!

1NAM · April 2013

yes that is what they are talking about. The OB is measuring your uterus. It should be the same # of centimeters and same number of weeks .For example my uterus should measure 29 centimeters because I'm 29 weeks. I'm measuring big but my first daughter wa

amylianne · April 2013

I also had a 28 week "sizing" ultrasound. Chase is in the 70th percentile, so a little big

monalisa577 · April 2013

Same thing happened with me at my 24 week appointment. DD was measuring 2 weeks ahead. Still within normal range, though, according to my OB, so not a big issue.

mandyrator79 · April 2013

Yes, that is it. But if you're like me you could measure small instead : I measured 28 yesterday and I'll be 30 weeks on Thursday. But my Dr said its nothing to worry about. It also can vary depending on how your baby is laying. I can tell my girl is eith

sophie206 · April 2013

Yep. I was measuring 28cm at 24 weeks so I am going for a growth scan in a few weeks to check on baby's size. My doctor thinks its just the way I'm carrying though because I'm short. It's more of a precaution and they also are watching my placenta for ano