Getting induced- IUGR- update in comments

VBorda85 · June 2016

So my baby girl is measuring small- 4.5% on the fetal growth chart so my 6/20 due date is no longer. I'm getting induced on 6/7 at 10pm. I'm nervous because of how small they say she is. At 35 weeks they estimated her weight at 4lbs. Hopefully she's gained a lot in these past 3 weeks. I will know more Monday because I'm getting another growth-BPP-NST scan. I'm also nervous about getting induced and it not working. I do not want a CS but will do what I have to. This is my third but it's like I'm a FTM...never had any issues with the two previous. Ohhh and baby keeps flipping around from head down to transverse to breech and back to head down. probably because she is so small and there is so much space but that makes me nervous too. No questions...more of a rant and looking for support.

notsoblissylissy · June 2016

Lurking from july.

So so sorry you are going through this! Just remember that they are doing this for the benefit of your baby. Hopefully your LO starts calming down a bit and turns head down! Hugs to you!

fishwife799 · June 2016

I am sorry to see you are going through this. I know it's scary but they are doing what's best for you and your little girl. I wish you the best of luck and hope you keep us updated.

Tawny87 · June 2016

This is no fun but a lot of times its for the best that they come out early. My twins had to be delivered at 33 weeks and 3 lbs due to complications causing IUGR and the second they were out they did so much better than they were in utero. Best wishes!!!!

childcaremama · June 2016

My daughter had/has severe early onset IGUR. She has reverse blood flow in her cord at 18 weeks which normally means stillbirth will occur within two weeks. So she had IUGR as bad as you can get. I was induced at 36 weeks 5 days. She was born May 13 th and is doing great! I am a FTM and with being early and baby being small they said it would take 36 hours plus, etc etc. I was dilated to a 1 at the start of induction. It went super well! They used the foley bulb and never had to use pitocin because my body took over after that. It was 17 hours from start to finish which I thought was really good since they said 36 hours. My daughter was 4 pounds 9 ounces when she was born. She did have very low blood sugar when she was born which is typical of iugr babies. She spent five days in the NICU. Also remember that smaller babies can get wore out eating faster than bigger babies. On Facebook there is an IUGR support group that is super great! Just search for it and request to join. Everything will be OK!

etr152517 · June 2016

I don't have any advice to add but wanted to say I'm hoping for the best for you! FX that all goes well next week!

CourtJack · June 2016

Sorry for the scary news

I hope your induction goes smooth and LO is healthy!

snowhite12 · June 2016

I was induced with my first at bit early due to very low AF and consistently high BP via pitocin. Pitocin worked like a Charm! from start to finish labor was 12 hours, pushed for an hour.
I just had my second and went into labor by myself, the contractions were actually worse!
Good luck and praying for a safe delivery!!

VBorda85 · June 2016

Thanks everyone! tomorrow I go in for a growth scan and hopefully get a better picture of how baby girl is doing...then Tuesday we get admitted! Getting excited

purplefan1 · June 2016

Thoughts and prayers that the u/s looks positive tomorrow and that the induction goes well on Tuesday!!

HeartLikeMine3 · June 2016

My first baby had IUGR and I was induced at 37 weeks. I was 0 percent dialated or effaced and got to have him vaginally. Also he ended up being bigger thank they thought 5.13. Hoping you great success since its your 3rd I have high hopes for no c-section!!! Good luck

mrsb8244 · June 2016

Good luck! My cousin and his wife had their baby in March and she was IUGR. She was 4lbs 14oz when she was born. She's almost 3 months now and is doing great! Just wanted to give a positive story

Sending prayers for a healthy baby and easy delivery

VBorda85 · June 2016

Yay for all the good stories! I'm staying positive!

MynaBird · June 2016

No experience with IUGR but I know how scary it is to learn there's a complication for your baby. Sounds like there are lots of positive outcomes for babies and mamas in your situation -- thinking of you!

VBorda85 · June 2016

Jordan arrived 6/8/16 at 10:51 am. 5lbs 13 oz 19.25 in long. Small but not as small as they thought. She had problems keep temp up for a bit but they said normal because of her size. We have been doing constant skin to skin to kee her temp up. During labor her heart rate was crazy high then later would drop real low during contractions. Overall she is great and loves her booby. They haven't done her other testing so don't know if there's any jaundice just....my other two were kept an extra day because so I'm hoping we can go home on Friday as planned. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and hope the remainder of your pregnancies go smoothly and babies do great!

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