Hi ladies

Was just wondering if anyone else was having regular growth scans due to risk of IUGR? My first daughter was born at 39 weeks after being induced weighing 4lb 13 they estimated she'd stopped growing around 34 weeks but didn't pick up on the IUGR until it was nearly too late. My second daughter was a much improved 7lb but now this one is measuring small. I've been having 4 weekly growth scans since my 20 wk scan. She's been small from the start but was hovering in between the 50th and 10th centile. At the last scan she had slipped down onto the 10th centile. Doppler results were ok though. Hospital said they wont be overly concerned until she slips below 10th centile which doesn't leave much room for error at the moment.

Trying not to worry unnecessarily and hoping she piles on a bit of weight before the next scan in 3 weeks time, anything to get her off and over the 10th centile again

It'd be nice to chat to someone in a similar situation or who has been in a similar situation. Feel in limbo for the next 3 weeks until I see if she's made any progress. xxx

Hi Hun

I am in a similar situation, my DD was born at 34+4 weighing 3lb 4.5oz, so she was really small for gestation. The fact that she was small was missed when I was pregnant, to the extent that the midwife's were telling me that I was measuring a good few weeks ahead for dates. She was delivered at 34+4 because I had developed pre-eclampsia and they think she had stopped growing at around 30 weeks.

I am now 22 weeks pregnant with my second. My first growth scan will be when I reach 24 weeks then every 4 weeks after.

When is your next scan? Have they given you any indication as to what will happen if baby has fallen below the 10th centile? I really hope she has a growth spurt for you and is over the 10th centile at your next scan. x

Hiya
My next growth scan is on 19th April, they haven't said anything about if she falls below the 10th. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that she does have a growth spurt. Had a private 4d scan yesterday evening, she has the chubbiest cheeks now and doesn't look small at all but we'll see what the next NHS scan says.

That must have been quite a shock for you with your last daughter! To be told that you are measuring ahead and then she came out so tiny!

Have you got your growth scan in a couple of weeks? Hope all goes well for you

BTW are you in the UK? x

I'm having my 1st and having regular growth scans due to placenta flow problems, baby is measuring small at 306g at 24+0. Bit nervous and anxious about next scan xx

Hi there, sounds like we are in similar boats. My 1st was born at 37 weeks (induced) due to low water and small baby. She was 4lb 3 oz when born, but was fine no special care needed.
So this time I have had scans every 4 weeks from 20 weeks, last scan was 2 weeks apart and next one will be at 37 weeks. He has been measured a bit small a few times, but still within the ok range.
I started to get worried a little while ago because everyone was saying ooohhh your bump is tiny, just reminded me of what people were saying when I was preg with DD then I found out she was tiny!People still say it but I just ignore them. Last scan showed him to be 4lb 6 sso already bigger than his sis! I think my last scan is more precaution because DD1 slowed down at the end, so I guess that they want to be careful at the end in case the same thing happens.
I was told only 10% chance of it happening again. I defo feel this one is bigger and really want a homebirth so I hope he sustains his weight and growth.
This time the hospital have been great and checked everything. Last time it was a different hospital, but I defo think it was missed, buy a midwife who was rushing on my 34 weeks appointment. It was at my 36 week appointment it was picked up.
It has been worrying but like I say the hospital have been great and I know if he is small he will be fine as my DD was totally fine.
I hope everything goes ok for you ladies, I will be checking back to see your progress. Lets hope for some big babies!

moggi, I just looked and we are very close in due date! I am 21st May!

When is your next scan due? Let us know how you get on xxx

Mrssat, yeah you're the day before me

How are you feeling? I've not really got any news yet as my next scan isn't until Thursday, fingers crossed she'll have grown well and not dropped below the tenth centile. Found out at midwifes appointment this morning that she's started to engage already. I'm surprised as she's my third and didn't think it'd happen until the final week or something.

Take care ladies. Will update after next scan xxx

Hey, yeah I feel ok thank you. I wouldn't be surprised if I was told that my LO's head was engaging, I have soo much pressure down below and feel like I have dropped. Walking is interesting. I never had this with my DD. I also feel like my bump has really grown, which I am chuffed about.
Midwife nxt tues and scan the following tues. Midwife will also be attending the house next week to book me in for my HB! Exciting! Let us know how you get on on Thurs. GL!

That is exciting Don't feel really that my bump has grown much more but i've got the pressure! Can't wait to find out tomorrow how shes doing. Fingers crossed XxX