Just had my 4d scan im a little worried now :/ - Page 2

Mummy of Ange · Mar 18th, 2012, 15:30 PM

My little one was 3lb 10 at 28 weeks!!!! I'm dreading her weight at my growth scan on Tuesday

bumpycat · Mar 18th, 2012, 15:36 PM

I was exactly the same, baby measuring 3 weeks ahead at scan & by fundal height last week. I'm not too worried about the size as I know both measurements are not terribly accurate, but I'm a little concerned about GD. I have no symptoms, though, so am waiting a couple of weeks for my next midwife appointment to get bloods done.

Mrsmitch80 · Mar 18th, 2012, 16:17 PM

Ours was 3lb 3oz at 29 weeks, my consultant just said she's a good weight. The estimates from scans can be up to a lb out so not terribly accurate, I've got another scan tomorrow so will see how big she is now!! X

AliGirl · Mar 18th, 2012, 16:25 PM

I wish people would stop associating all big babies with gd. Yes, a big baby can be a consequence of gd, but not always. I have gd and my baby is measuring right on average. Some people just have big babies. It doesn't help people's understanding of gd if everyone starts to 'panic' about it if their baby measures a bit on the big side.

lisab1986 · Mar 18th, 2012, 16:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AliGirl

I wish people would stop associating all big babies with gd. Yes, a big baby can be a consequence of gd, but not always. I have gd and my baby is measuring right on average. Some people just have big babies. It doesn't help people's understanding of gd if everyone starts to 'panic' about it if their baby measures a bit on the big side.

I have already had 2 'big babies' my last was 9lb born at 40 weeks..my major concerns are if i have any complications i wont be able to have my homebirth that im so desperate for so im just hoping the baby isnt going to get too big and cause complications...not that he will.

megangrohl · Mar 18th, 2012, 17:52 PM

29 weeks baby should be about 3 lbs so your just a bit above. Personally I would prefer a big thriving baby than a small sickly one. Try to be optimistic. GL

sweetpeaxo · Mar 18th, 2012, 18:18 PM

I would try not to worry, I know it's hard. I have GD and my baby weighs 3 lbs 6 oz and I am 30 weeks. The Dr and u/s tech said it's completely normal and that he is in the 45th percentile, so basically right in the middle. Sometimes they can grow at a fast rate then the weight gain may slow down, or vice versa. But getting checked out to make sure you don't have GD is a safe plan. I honestly never ever would have thought I would have it, I had no symptoms and my baby has been measuring fine all throughout the pregnancy. But if it goes undiagnosed and untreated, then the baby has a chance of being larger.

Mar 18th, 2012, 15:30 PM	#11
Mummy of Ange Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,926	My little one was 3lb 10 at 28 weeks!!!! I'm dreading her weight at my growth scan on Tuesday

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Mar 18th, 2012, 15:36 PM	#12
bumpycat Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,687	I was exactly the same, baby measuring 3 weeks ahead at scan & by fundal height last week. I'm not too worried about the size as I know both measurements are not terribly accurate, but I'm a little concerned about GD. I have no symptoms, though, so am waiting a couple of weeks for my next midwife appointment to get bloods done.

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Mar 18th, 2012, 16:17 PM	#13
Mrsmitch80 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cheshire, uk Posts: 1,499	Ours was 3lb 3oz at 29 weeks, my consultant just said she's a good weight. The estimates from scans can be up to a lb out so not terribly accurate, I've got another scan tomorrow so will see how big she is now!! X

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Mar 18th, 2012, 16:25 PM	#14
AliGirl Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Midlands Posts: 251	I wish people would stop associating all big babies with gd. Yes, a big baby can be a consequence of gd, but not always. I have gd and my baby is measuring right on average. Some people just have big babies. It doesn't help people's understanding of gd if everyone starts to 'panic' about it if their baby measures a bit on the big side.

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Mar 18th, 2012, 17:52 PM	#16
megangrohl Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,314	29 weeks baby should be about 3 lbs so your just a bit above. Personally I would prefer a big thriving baby than a small sickly one. Try to be optimistic. GL

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Mar 18th, 2012, 18:18 PM	#17
sweetpeaxo Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,725	I would try not to worry, I know it's hard. I have GD and my baby weighs 3 lbs 6 oz and I am 30 weeks. The Dr and u/s tech said it's completely normal and that he is in the 45th percentile, so basically right in the middle. Sometimes they can grow at a fast rate then the weight gain may slow down, or vice versa. But getting checked out to make sure you don't have GD is a safe plan. I honestly never ever would have thought I would have it, I had no symptoms and my baby has been measuring fine all throughout the pregnancy. But if it goes undiagnosed and untreated, then the baby has a chance of being larger.

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