HELP!!! Reduced growth and AFI 32w scan- anyone had this?

[Minimin]

I saw a crochet blanket on one of your pics! Aweeeessssoooommmmeee. I think it will be fantastic! I wish I could kick my own butt and get crocheting- how many times did I say I was going to

Just had a little look on line - still too much pink- I think I will have to really root through racks and get my fat butt to the shops!

ahhh I like the idea of 'daddy shifts' I hope you had a restorative evening

 

[Jemma_x]

Hope you dont mind but just wanted to add my story.

I was being scanned every 3 weeks from finding out i was pregnant due to losing my daughter at 21 weeks. At the 20 week scan they noticed connor was on the small side so they said they would keep an eye on his growth at 26 weeks they diagnosed him with IUGR, at 29 weeks my waters started slowly leaking and i was given steriods and put on bedrest, he had also not grown since the last scan. So from 29 weeks i was having scans to check cord, placenta and water, ctgs, bloods and seeing consultant every 2 days and then every 2 week they would do a growth scan as they said if they do the growth any closer together its not accurate. Thankfully i managed to get to 37 weeks but they decided they needed to get him out and he was born weighing a tiny 4lb 8oz. He was healthy but he needed a tiny bit of oxygen when he was born and due to his weight he had trouble keeping his temp up and just wouldnt feed but now hes a perfectly healthy and happy nearly 2 year old although he is still tiny weighing only 19lb

 

[blessedmomma]

thanks jemma_x! im glad you could make it to 37 weeks and he is healthy now. he is adorable on your avatar by the way.

i wonder if thats why they didnt check growth at my last scan. if its not accurate except when done every two weeks, it wouldnt have made a difference. it had only been a week.

i cant wait to see him this wednesday and see if he has grown and if fluids are back up or at least staying put.

i hope you ladies are having a great weekend!

 

[vickyd]

Blessed yes they dont check the weight gain until its been two weeks since the last measurement. Im only doing NST at the momemnt till 8/02 when i will get another doppler/growth scan.

I had an okey weekend, tried to do some baby shopping but panicked in mothercare so once again left empty handed.....sigh....

 

[Minimin]

vickyD Hope you have a better day with shopping soon. Do some internet shopping- I feel like it isnt really real

Off for my CTG and stuff- will post if anything weird going on. Discivered weird red bumps. Tiny but definitely there on hands and ankle area so will ask about them. Not sure if it is a severe rash as I dont have itchyness!

hope everyone else is ok- I had a lovely dream about my girl being here- but have some serious Monday blues

 

[vickyd]

Minimin good luck! Thanks for the internet tip, might try that today! Baby steps lol!
Keep us posted!

 

[Minimin]

No worries VickyD! Hope you found some nice things
Cant remember if you know what you are having. Some of the girl things are too PINK for me so I have been looking at other sites than the usual Mothercare, mama papa, amazon, debenhams. Try Verbaudet which do other colours for girls ( and boys) Good luck.

Monitoring all ok so far. Call back tomorrow to check bloods as my CRP (indicator of infection) was high last week I guess they keep an eye on that. MW said the bumps/rash could just be the change in pregnancy hormones as we are now on the last stretch.... eeeekk

Home and relaxing- knackered and all I did was go to an appointment and lay down there

Hope your all having a nice Monday! My Monday blues are slowly lifting

 

[Minimin]

:wave: Jemma. Sorry I didnt post this morning to say Hello! Thanks so much for sharing. I love good news! Lil man looking great on the avatar pic too

 

[vickyd]

Sounds great Min! Put your feet up and relax! My turn tomorrow!

 

[Minimin]

Good luck Hun! What time are you being seen?

 

[vickyd]

Unfortunately 5 pm GRRRRR!!!! I hate waiting all day, id rather have a 7am appointment!
I guess ill have to find crafty ways to keep busy so i dont go crazy...

 

[blessedmomma]

minimin- yay for monitoring going good! i cant wait til wednesday...

vicki- thanks! i was kinda bummed when they didnt measure him. i will be doing NST and scans every week, but maybe every other week they will only check the fluid levels then. i hope your tests go good tomorrow!!!

he was 4 lbs, 4 oz last time. which will be two weeks ago when i go in this week. i hope he has gained some weight. i know its not for sure when they do weight by scans, but it would still be nice to see an increase.

 

[blessedmomma]

5pm!!!!!! i was griping to my DH for having to wait til 1pm!!!!!!

 

[Minimin]

VickyD- We will try and entertain you hun! I hate waiting too so try and get the morning appointments in.

BlessedMomma- I understand wanting to see an increase too. I am hoping my scan on Wednesday will estimate an increase! It has only been a week but the scan before was a week apart and they guestimated 6oz increase so I hope she has again. Funny enough bump feels and has been measured smaller today. I wonder if the feeling is because I am getting used to it? They should measure fluid levels too - I think it is routine as part of the BioPhysical profile they do? Ask them anyway! lol. Cant hurt to ask!

 

[blessedmomma]

yeah they should measure everything this week. last week all she looked at was fluid levels. my OB ordered the whole BPP this week and didnt last week. so i think she will be doing the BPP that includes everything every other week and only checking fluids in between weeks

 

[Minimin]

Blessedmomma! Roll on Wednesday!

 

[vickyd]

Hey guys... Just got back from my appointment and tomorrow morning 7.30 im undergoing c-section. Baby has no weight gain and AF was further reduced plus placenta has completely aged. Im really scared!

 

[Minimin]

Vicky! I hope you are ok hun. I think they know what they are doing so a C section will be the best option for you. Dont be scared (though I know it is easier for me to say this) Think of it this way- you get to meet your babba tomorrow! I'm online all evening if you need me

 

[vickyd]

Thanks Min... Im feeling really scared right now, maybe if i hadnt had the other losses i would be more rational but now all i can think is that ive lost one in thr first trimester, one in the second is this gonna be....???

 

[Minimin]

No hun! PLease dont think like that and have faith in the docs/nurses and MW. They are not going to let that happen. Also almost 35 weeks you are full term near enough. The little one will be fine. I bet the wee one will be fighting fit when they delivery. What time are you going in. Is DH/OH with you?