Anyone having regular growth scans due to risk of IUGR?

[Crayz]

Yes. I'm going to bet on small babies for us! Just think of how easy all of our deliveries will be! I bet those big babied ladies will be SO jealous

Just trying to make light of a scary situation. I bet big babies are because of steroids in food. I guess I should have steered away from all the organic milk and just drank the milk that came from the caged and beaten cows!

My scans are every two weeks about, and I go for bi-weekly stress tests. I just had one today and she was moving so much that the tech told me to lay off the chocolate milk during the test! I can't help it, I like when she's active because I can hear her kicking, and her heartbeat goes crazy! It puts my mind at ease more knowing she's so strong.

They gave me steroid shots last week to mature her lungs in case they need to take her early. I wouldn't think you need those as you are close to the finish line, but you may want to ask. It couldn't hurt to be proactive, even if they say no.

The last scan I had was Friday but they only checked her heartbeat and fluid. Everything was fine. She'll have another measurement done on the 7th of June. But the last time she was measured, she grew, but she is always 3 weeks behind. So two weeks from now, she will probably be 3 weeks behind. As long as she doesn't stop growing, I'm okay with that.

My DH predicts they will have to induce me because i'll go past my due date. I should have slapped him for saying that. In this heat? I'm already tiny, but it's still a lot of weight for my tiny frame, and I'm very uncomfortable. Also? I live 5 miles from the sun in a humid, sticky, tropical climate. Bleh.

Have you done any NST testing yet?

 

[jojo23]

lol yeah we'll be fine with our little small bundles no i havent done any NST tests yet i have been having lots of movements and the only reason they were a little concerned was because he was quiet during ultrasound but to be honest it was late afternoon which is his quiet time and i had been out there so long at that stage i hadnt had any lunch. the moment i came home and ate he went mad again lol. also baby is very low down so she said its a little difficult to judge head circumference at this stage. i just feel a little stuck in limbo at the moment!

ugh i hate that humid weather its so hard to do anything its a bit like that here in ireland today but its still raining lol!!! if they induce me i could be seeing little man in 2 weeks eeek they might do a NST test tomorrow if he isnt actve during the scan but its a morning scan so should be fine! think ill have a big glass of OJ before i go in lol xxx

 

[Jox]

Can I join you ladies?

a little about me. My 1st son was stillborn at 36+2 weeks. We dont know why. I was then having fortnightly growth scans with my 2nd son and he stopped growing at 32 weeks but picked up at 34 weeks scan. He was delivered a few days later after a course of steriods.

Im now expecting my 3rd son and am almost 33 weeks. Im having fortnightly scans and hes already slightly on the smaller side compared to his brother. They gave me steriods at 25 weeks when he was 1st showing small. Going by my previous 2 pregnancies and history of IUGR im expecting to find he hasnt grown at my scan on thursday when i will be 33+2 weeks. Im on clexane and aspirin this time tho so hoping they make a difference.

Btw, my 1st son was 4lb1oz at 36 weeks, 2nd was 5lb4oz at 34 weeks (altho stopped growing at 32 weeks) and this little fella is est just over 4lb a week ago. Its not so much about small birth weight they just stop growing literally over night

xxx

 

[Hellylou]

Hi Jox

Firstly, I am so so sorry for your loss...

I hope this time the aspirin and meds make a difference and your little fella keeps growing in there. Let us know on Thurs how the scan goes - fingers crossed.

My next is at 28 weeks, so a week on Thurs. I don't have a history of IUGR but my protein leak puts me at risk of it, so it's more a precaution with me. We have yet to find any actual growth issues so far. The next scan will certainly give a better idea of whether it is an issue or not. I am also on a strict vegetarian diet with limited protein to try to limit the leak. It has gone up, but appears to be stable so far.

 

[Jox]

Thanks Hellylou, i hope all goes wellw ith your scan next week too.

at our last scan on 24th May he'd had abit of a growth spurt which was brilliant to see but i just know it doesnt mean anything. its all about the next 2/4 weeks and IF i do get passed them ive got to start dealing with getting to and passing the gestation my son died/was born at. Nightmare isnt it we'll get there tho x

 

[jojo23]

hi Jox sorry to hear of your loss and im glad they are keeping a really close eye on you. im in twice a week now to be monitored but only since last week when they discovered baby is small. my scan last week estimated baby was 5lbs ish and i had a doppler done on friday to check blood flow from the placenta and cord. i have another scan tomorrow to double check growth again although im not expecting much of a change in 7 days as the doctor told me last week normally they need to leave 10-12 days to see a difference. ive been told that they might induce me at 38 weeks if baby hasnt grown so just have to wait and see!!! they've also been telling me that baby might not have enough room in there to grow either so im not sure what to believe. hope your next scan goes well hun xxxx

 

[Jox]

thanks Jojo. They wont do a growth scan on me anymore than fortnightly as they say there isnt enough growth in a week for it to be measured accurately. So when he was first on the small side they had us in the following week to check the blood flow etc and back on the fortnightly scans since hes been following his centile line. 3 days till scan anyway.

I hope all if good at your scan on friday x

 

[jojo23]

thanks hun, i was quite surprised they wanted to do one on me as it will only be a week between scans but i guess they know best really and at least it will put my mind at ease that all is going well in there im hoping tomorrow they answer my questions a little better so if i have any more info ill update!!! keep me in your thoughts xxxxxxxx

 

[jojo23]

having a scan today girls say a prayer all goes well xxx

 

[vixxen]

Hi jojo and others i've missed.
Hope your scan goes alright today
My one went bad yesterday the flow out of baby is even more absent now so am pretty sure will be kept in tomorrow again.
Will stay positive though my baby has a better chance now then 2 weeks ago.
Does anyone know how long before reversal of flow happens after it becomes absent?

 

[moggi]

Hi ladies, I hope everyone is ok and all scans have gone well etc Just wanted to update, its a bit late so many apologies but I've had my hands full lol. Isobelle arrived safely (5 days late) on 27th May at 9.29pm. After all that worry about her size she was a lovely 7lb 5. Good luck to all of you, you're all in my thoughts XxX

 

[Hellylou]

Congratulations Moggi! Wonderful news

 

[peagarden]

yay! congratulations moggi, hope u r all doin well x

 

[X__Kimberly]

I had this with my son, at my 36 growth scan we found he he had stopped growing at 32 weeks weighing at 4 lbs 9 oz's

They induced me at 37 weeks cause they said his blood flow in his cord had changed and he was much better off outside then in.

He was born feb 11th weighing 4lbs 10 oz's 18 inches long and all heathly . He's now a handsome almost 4 month old that loves to eat and weighing almost 12 pounds

I wish I would've found this section when I was pregnant and scared

 

[vixxen]

Congrats moggi!
What a beautiful photo and wow what a good weight!

And hello everyone again

My scan went bad wed so spent the last couple of nights in hospital again,just came out today.

Today's scan was a lot better (better flow) i'm hoping it stays good for some time yet as i'm focasing on getting to 28 weeks at least,so not long then my point will be 30 weeks.

 

[kelly6407]

Congrats on the new bundle moggi

Glad the cord flow is better vixxen! Hope it stays that way.


My regular scans will start in 2 weeks time, got my 20week scan then it's 4 weekly after that.
Started feeling flutters and my bump is starting to show.
Can't wait for my next scan to see what team we're on. Not fussed since I had 1 of each already but my son really wants a brother but would be nicer to have a girl since my baby already is a girl so since they r close in age it will be easier.

I'm kinda starting to dread getting to 20weeks too because that's when I'll be monitored closely and when I'll start panicking at everything. Just hope my cord works this time and PE stays away and I have a smooth pregnancy. I just missed out on the last trimester last time and got very upset seeing pregnancy people and getting jealous I never had a bump. I just want to have a newborn in hospital and have that experience.




Good luck to the rest of u

 

[Jox]

Hi ladies,

my scan went amazingly on thursday, Jbs had another huge growth spurt and gone from the 10th centile to over the 50th in 4 weeks. estimated at weighing 5lb3oz now!! this means im the furthest on in any pregnancy with a baby STILL growing inside of me!! maybe i will get a fully grown newborn after all??!!

Back next week for CTG then growth scan the week after when i will be 35+2, about the exact gestation my 1st died at (we found out at 35+6). getting so close to the finishing line!! maybe the aspirin and clexane have done their job

hope you are all well x

 

[vixxen]

Wow great growth spurt Jox!
Yep am glad flows a bit better will just have to see what monday brings though kelly my lucks terrible at the moment

 

[Jox]

Im that excited about Jbs growth that ive even put his growth chart on as my avatar x

 

[Crayz]

Moggi-Congrats! She's beautiful, and a nice size too! You must feel very blessed!

Vixxen-I'm glad your flow looked better on your latest scan.

Jox-that is amazing news! It gives me hope that miracles DO happen. I hope your LO continues to grow!

Well ladies, my scan on Thursday didn't go so well. Baby has fallen off the growth chart, so she will be delivered within the next 2-3 weeks via c-section (which would put e around 34-35 weeks. She's also breech, so the c-section would have been inevitable. I got another shot of steroids today. Everything else is still good, heart rate, blood flow, fluid, and lots of movement. I had a consult with the NICU as she will be spending some time there. Since we live kind of far, I have the option of staying at the hospital after she's born to be closer and see her more often.

Ugh. I wish she would just have a growth spurt!