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Babies big tummy concern

kcmarx11kcmarx11 member
in February 2014 Moms
Hello everyone, I just had my 36 week appt and my dr was concerned that babies tummy is measuring a bit big for his proportion. It has really got me freaked out. I passed the initial GD test in the very beginning of pregnancy and she had me retake it again today. She also mentioned that if his tummy and shoulders are too big then C Section would be the safer route. She also put me on Atkins diet! I have to say today was a very upsetting appt.....anyone else having a similar situation? your replies are truly appreciated.

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  • Dexter&11Dexter&11 member
    I've had type 1 diabetes for 20 odd years so have been heavily monitored throughout PG, and past two scans (so four weeks) babies belly has been measuring in the 95th percentile while rest of him/her is around the 60th percentile....I'm being induced at 38 weeks (2 weeks tomorrow!!!) at the moment, though I have a scan on Thursday so that could change to a scheduled c-section if baby gets any chunkier :)
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  • chikabiddychikabiddy member
    No experience here, just wanted to say that I'm sorry you had such a difficult appointment and I'm sending lots of T&P's your way!
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  • kcmarx11kcmarx11 member
    Dexter&11 said:

    I've had type 1 diabetes for 20 odd years so have been heavily monitored throughout PG, and past two scans (so four weeks) babies belly has been measuring in the 95th percentile while rest of him/her is around the 60th percentile....I'm being induced at 38 weeks (2 weeks tomorrow!!!) at the moment, though I have a scan on Thursday so that could change to a scheduled c-section if baby gets any chunkier :)

    oh wow! that's exciting that u may only have 2 weeks left! I'm wondering how my GD test will come out and if there are any other reasons his tummy is a little big
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  • kcmarx11kcmarx11 member
    thank u @chikkabiddy and @Sakura0019 for the good vibes....we shall see the GD results on Wed and ultrasound measurements on Thur
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  • Dexter&11Dexter&11 member
    Hope the GD test goes well :)
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  • sdlaurasdlaura member
    I had the same situation with both of my babies - stomach measuring much bigger than head - and we had easy deliveries. DH is shaped like that too - ha:). Good luck to you!
    BFP #1 9/2010 (lost our baby at 21 weeks) BFP #2 8/2011 (ectopic pregnancy) BFP #3 10/2011 (chemical pregnancy) BFP #4 12/2011 (Abigail born 8/15/12) BFP #5 5/2013 (Griffin born 1/23/14 with heart defects, now repaired!)

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  • MamaAllisonMamaAllison member
    Yes, DD's stomach measured 2 weeks ahead of her other body parts, and we delivered ok!!
    DD1 - Evelyn Riley - 9/30/11
    DD2 - Charlotte Avery - 1/27/14




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  • kcmarx11kcmarx11 member
    L12541 said:

    I had the same situation with both of my babies - stomach measuring much bigger than head - and we had easy deliveries. DH is shaped like that too - ha:). Good luck to you!

    that's funny! I was thinking the same thing....what if baby just has a tummy like mommy n daddy? hehe thanks

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  • kcmarx11kcmarx11 member
    MamaAllison said:

    Yes, DD's stomach measured 2 weeks ahead of her other body parts, and we delivered ok!!

    that makes me feel better knowing I'm not the only one! thanks! :)
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