Good luck! Also, if you've previously had a stillbirth or a baby with IUGR, you can expect at least one ultrasound in your late second or early third trimester to check on your baby's growth. My doctor told me that the rule is that its normal to be ahead or behind 1-2 weeks. Best of luck to you! I went in again at my new date of 8 weeks, and everything with baby was great. My last scan he's measuring a couple weeks behind and my doctor wants to do a repeat scan to ensure he is growing properly. Hi I am pregnant with my 4th child I worked out all my dates and have always been about right but like u I am also measuring behind, I should be 11 weeks tomoro according to my last period but I went in for an emergency scan last week, and was measuring 6wk 2days so my dates changed to I'm sure everything will be fine x, Similar case happened to me, at 7 wks went for the scan and measured 6wks instead, I did the follow up 2 wks later and they readjusted my gestational age based on the new measurements, to 8w4d. A short femur length finding on ultrasound may indicate the need for further testing to rule out certain conditions, such as intrauterine growth restriction, Down syndrome, or other chromosomal issues. Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a term used to describe a fetus that is not growing adequately before birth. I think that this can be completly OK and often intervention is needed. It really helps hearing from you. He told me not to be overly concerned and that the doctor would follow up with my at my appointment this Friday if nothing was found urgent. She's passionate about bringing up-to-date, useful information to parents so they can make good decisions for their families. Jump in the fray! I should mention that I am quite tiny (5 ft and 90lbs soaking wet pre-pregnancy, currently at 105 lbs). With me they induced at the end for safety reasons but we weren't really concerned. I am going to comment to follow. The. I'm not sure If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. ACOG. They will probaby continue to monitor you babies growth, and the blood flow through the umbilical cord. I wouldn't worry about it too much, just make sure they are monitoring you. This is my 2nd pregnancy and I just had my first prenatal appointment. What a roller coaster! :0). Remember that 1 percentile and 99 percentile babi, I'm not as far along as you, I'm only 34 weeks but at 31 weeks I was measuring 5 weeks behind. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Fetal growth restriction: screening and diagnosis. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. This would happen if an ultrasound indicates that the baby's weight is below the 10th percentile for their gestational age (weeks of pregnancy). He was small at 5 lb 9 oz. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Since my 34 week appointment (I had my 36 week appointment today) Ive lost 5 pounds and baby is measuring behind where he should be. Trust me, it's not worth it. My baby's stomach is also measuring 2 weeks behind. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. are ok, you should be fine!! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Timing of your delivery will depend on how you and your baby are doing. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I was supposed to be 8wks1day at my first appt according to my lmp and measured 6wks3days! You are tiny so don't expect a big baby. My measurements haven't moved passed 35 weeks. if there was something to worry about your dr or midwife would have sent you for a scan. 2015;167A(12):2869-92. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.37365, Mathiesen, JM, Aksglaede, L, Skibsted, L, Petersen, OB, Tabor, A. I am measuring 2 weeks+ behind and have been diagnosed with IUGR. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Finally I got a scan 11 days after the first and it showed a mmc, by then they could see fetal poles. I'm so happy for you!! I'm a little worried as had a scan at epu last week due to bleeding and the woman there dated me at about 6 weeks, according to dates I should have been 7? I'm so heartbroken for you. But if your baby isn't doing well or you're very sick with severe preeclampsia, for example you may have to deliver early. He was 14 oz at the 23 week ultrasound so he is still 10 days. Third, baby might be born short or might catch up. I managed to get info out of my midwife because i was concerned too. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/fetal-growth-restriction-screening-and-diagnosis [Accessed August 2021], UptoDate. I went for what I thought was an 8 week scan today, and they measured me at 6w1d. Any B.C. 2019. :-/. The doc say it's fine, and as long there is fetal growth we look on the right track Hope it helps :). Seeing her Monday so be interesting to see if the bump went up.Hey your due 1 day before me! Whaaaat!!! any positive stories would be appreciated! The degree of risk depends on what caused the growth problem in the first place, how severe the growth restriction is, how early in pregnancy it starts, and the baby's gestational age at birth. As this was a proper dating scan I now have 2 due dates one according to my dates and one according to scan measurements. (Don't be shy about asking your caregiver to direct you to a program for help. I'm so sorry for the stress your under right now, but just try to keep in mind that everything is probably just fine. Has this happened to anyone else. Supposedly this could mean nothing but could also mean an earlier scheduled birth to avoid placenta complications. Take them for what they are, a guide! Im getting an appointment with a specialist soon to find out more. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. Anonymous Commenting is the best way to get involved. I go 3 days from now to my ob for another ultrasound, I really hope to see a heartbeat. I'm sorry for your loss. Said in ovulated later than I thought. The fundal height is measured in centimeters for most of your pregnancy. 5 weeks 2 days vs 5 weeks 4 days .only GS February 22, 2023 | by Taylorray2 Had an early ultrasound measuring two days behind at 5 weeks 2 days vs 5 weeks 4 days only gestational sac was showing. I did a search of petite women and their baby sizes but mainly got stories about how they birthed big babies no worries. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. A femur length that is shorter than expected can also be a soft marker for certain genetic conditions, such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), trisomy 13 (Patau syndrome), and trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome). Soft markers are indicators found onultrasounds that are not abnormalities on their own, but characteristics that occur more often in fetuses with chromosomal trisomies. My little man was 10 days behind in growth at the 19 week ultrasound. A growth scan in pregnancy is performed to provide your doctor with useful information about your pregnancy and fetal growth. The doctor did an internal ultrasound, measured the fetus and told me that it is only measuring 6 weeks and 2 days, rather than the 8 weeks and 4 days I am supposed to be (according to my last period). Fetal growth restriction: Evaluation and management. Wait 3 weeks later than the . This is just my story, not necessarily what is happening to you! Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. So I just got back from my ultrasound and I am very confused. I dont know what to think now and am so worried. @Niki324 How has your pregnancy progressed? I'm two weeks behind and I got a heartbeat last week! But seeing it flicker was amazing. moms who had scheduled c section?? I have another US appointment next week at 10 weeks. Im measuring almost two weeks behind as well. This is a good way for you to monitor your baby's well-being between prenatal appointments. My DD measured behind towards the end-she was/is fine, just a bit small. I'm sorry you're worried. Mine is 3 weeks behind (im 27 weeks) so I definitely understand your concern. Last pregnancy mine at 38 weeks said under 7, The stomach measurements are not very accurate. Was measuring 2 weeks behind on my first. Certain medications, such as some anticonvulsants. There are more than 200 disorders that can be categorized as skeletal dysplasia. Take care of yourself. Been TTC 2 yrs now. Infants with fetal (intrauterine) growth restriction. If you have a scan during your 3rd trimester, it's called a 'growth scan' or 'wellbeing scan' - which is done to take your baby's measurements, and assess their health. I just had a private scan today and I should be 8 weeks 2 days pg. Research suggests that a baby whose weight is below the 10th percentile is much more likely to have problems than babies who are at or above the 10th percentile. Both at 30 weeks, and 33 weeks. Try and see it that you had a heartbeat, one critical thing met, and stay postive. Sad update: went in yesterday for anther ultasound, and baby's heart was beating irregularly. We saw it flickering, weren't able to hear it just yet. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I know this is an old discussion but Im wondering how it turned out for you because Im in the same boat now. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I have to formally kick count every day ( even though baby is usually really active ) and I have an ultrasound next week. That is so heartwarming to hear . Little things like uploading a profile picture make the community a better place. Looks like I'm going through another miscarriage. Hi just wondering how things turned out for you and your baby? I personally think most of this is to do with different cycle days. and everything is normal !!!!!! Loading shell for quizzesApp1 vue props component in Globe. Just get the additional monitoring- you should be all set! I have two bits of good news! I got good news today: the nurse called and said my hormone levels from yesterday's blood sample was 4,000, and she said that is right on track with a 4-5 week baby. Baby is measuring in the 39th percentile, and AF looked good, as well as development. The measurements they give are only a guideline as each baby grows at a different rate jus as we do once in the outside world.