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xp: Anyone have experience with slow growth in late 3rd tri?

ladyteach0505ladyteach0505 member
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I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with growth slowing down in later 3rd tri. Because we did IVF we've always known exact dates, and at every measurement and scan she has been spot on to her estimated size for her due date.  At 35 weeks my stomach measured 34 and the doctor wasn't concerned because he thought I was carrying her low.  So to reassure me he ordered an ultrasound, where every single measurement came up around 34 weeks.  I have my 36 week appointment today and I'm worried because when I and DH measure my stomach it's coming up at 34, maybe 35 if we stretch it.  I want to know what to ask today if the measurement shows me still at 34 weeks.  I know there is some margin of error, but I am concerned that it's slow growth (or none?!) seems to be popping up at this stage of the game.
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Re: xp: Anyone have experience with slow growth in late 3rd tri?

  • jamisynrjamisynr member
    My situation is a little different but I am measuring small too. I measured 28cm at my 30 week app, which was about the same measurement as my 28 week app. I am 31.5 weeks now and will find out Thursday what my 32 week measurement is. I have only gained 4.5 pound through my entire pregnancy (a mix of starting overweight and severe MS are to blame for that) My doc wasn't concerned about the lack of weight gain at first but is now showing concern due to her measuring small. If she still hasn't grown much Thursday we are going to do an ultrasound and figure out a new plan. Ive been totally stressed about trying to gain weight, but have yet to find a way to do so. In fact I've been losing weight the last week and a half. I have no clue what the plan will be if she is still measuring small but we will find out! 

    If I were you I'd ask if your weight was on track and if there is any vitamins or nutrients or supplements that you can add to your diet to help growth for the baby. 
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  • pixieprincsspixieprincss member
    You got several responses to your previous posts on this below. Would rereading them perhaps be of comfort to you? As I recall, they were all focused on the idea that this is a very normal variation.

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