I've been a week behind in measurement for two weeks and then went in tonight and found out we are now two weeks behind. The ob said she's sitting low but if it's the same next week I'll get an ultrasound because it's 3 behind or greater.
I have an anxiety problem as it is and I told the doctor I was going to have a hard time dealing with this for a week and he told me not to worry because I'd had a good nst today. That just didn't make me feel better though.
He also said if she slows down to go to labor and delivery- which really sucks because I've had many times in the last month where she'll slow down enough for a few hours to make me think I needed to go to L&D only to have her start moving before I'd leave. So now I feel like with the growth thing I've got to be hypervigilant about her movement all day long in case there actually is a placenta or growth issue. I also feel my memory racing back to everything in the baby books about how infections, etc can manifest w low birth weight and preemie babies.
I guess I just feel helpless at this point. I don't feel supported by my family or friends and I don't know what to ask of the doctor to feel more reassured or like the situation really is fine.
Should I ask for an ultrasound before next week? I've read on some forums where people who are two behind get ultrasounds weekly and mine acts like ultrasounds Aren't necessary. Can you tell how frustrated/worried I feel?
Re: Now two weeks behind instead of one...
I'd say call your doc and say you are feeling nervous/worried and would like an US. Maybe they will give you one to alleviate some worries.
I read on here all the time about people's babies' measurements in utero being way off what the baby ended up being at birth, so try to let that soothe you... The measurements aren't exact, baby may be just fine.
Also, I try to let the doctor guide me as much as possible. Sounds like your doc isn't too concerned-they're the expert so, feel good about that. But if you don't? Advocate for yourself and ask for an US.
Hope that helps
anyway, back to your post, I hope that all goes well for you! Try and not stress too much hun
If it makes you feel any better, measurements towards the end can be all over the place. With my DD, I never got bigger than 36cm, even though I went to 40+1 and had a 7+lb baby. My doctor was never concerned about her growth. This time, I measured 32 at my 32 week appt and then measured 38 at my 34 week appt. We are doing a scan at 36 weeks just to make sure, but doctor was pretty sure it was just baby's position that gave that measurement.
It's hard for them to do US Less than 2 weeks apart because the measurements can be off by 2 weeks. If you start feeling baby less ask for a bio physical profile or more nst. Those are what will really alert them that baby is getting sick.
Have you asked if there is a blood flow issue? Do you have hypertension? Slowing of growth usually point toward placental issues at this point. Drs will count ANY growth as growth so unless you have regular scan that's hard to determine too. Be proactive and ask tons of questions and listen to your instincts.
Also, eating frosting everyday helps mommy butts grow but do absolutely nothing for baby
I guess the thing that muddies the waters even more is my pregnant friend asked her ob today about my situation and he said he would have me get another ultrasound to see why she's measuring small.
I am going to try to see if I can get in with that doctor for a second opinion appointment but with 2-3 weeks to go it feels like I'm down to the wire. Honestly I am just concerned that a different ob would say he would look into it without even seeing me. Like, is that the standard procedure in terms of growth and ordering ultrasounds? If so why didn't my ob order one?