20 weeks, 97the percentile?

[Ripley]

Can anyone tell me their stories about US measurements being right or off when your baby was born?

Has anyone had this percentile number change?

I'm worried about the number.

 

[Twinkie210]

I think the measurement at 20 weeks is not a good indicator of birth weight. Both of my son's measured 50%, so exactly averagec at their 20 week scans and both were fairly large babies (my first was 8lb 14oz and my second was 9lb 6oz). I didn't have late ultrasounds with my first, but with my second I had a couple ultrasounds in my 3rd tri because of his presentation (ended up being footling breech). At 35w he was estimated to weigh 7lb 6oz and 8lb 10oz at 37w 5d, he was born at 39w 1d and weighted 9lb 6oz, so the two latae ultrasounds were very accurate!

 

[Eleanor ace]

I haven't had it this way round but DS measured just under the 50th% at my 20 weeks scan, he was above the 97th% at birth. They have a lot of growing time between 20 weeks and birth, lots of time to even out or catch up!

 

[muddles]

I just wanted to say try not to worry too much as it isn't always accurate. My fundal height measured 2-3 weeks behind until 38 weeks and the midwife said my baby felt long and skinny so she didn't think baby would be a big one....at 40+3 out popped my 9lb 11oz baby who is on the top percentile for length and the second top for weight! I was much bigger and measured bigger with my first and he was 7lb 12oz.

 

[TatorMom]

Well, at 36 weeks they estimated DS2 to be 8lbs 4oz already. He was born at 37 weeks weighing 5 lbs 14oz. DH and I were shocked when he came out because he was so small, and now take every u/s measurement with a HUGE grain of salt.

 

[AlmostMoon]

My little one was estimated at 98% (10lb12oz) but came out at 9 lbs 1.5oz....thank heavens!
I agree with the previous mama - take it with a pinch of salt x

 

[Ripley]

I passed the 3 hour gluclose test so whatever size he is, is not from gestational diabetes. Yay

I feel better after reading your responses and getting my test results.