Severe IUGR at 30 weeks - scared out of my mind

[Poorah]

Glad to hear you are being more positive. One of the first questions i asked was if my baby had stopped growing at 26 weeks but was born at 30 weeks would my baby developmentally be 26 or 30 weeks? The answer is nice and simple, my baby was a tiny 30 weeker, with the heart, lungs brain etc of a 30 weeker. Every day longer in mum should make things easier on the outside world. Congratulatuons on getting to 31 weeks!

 

[AuntBug]

Again, I'm so touched by all of the support I had my second steroid shot yesterday and she looked fantastic on the monitor! She is one oxygenated baby! Things are looking good and we have another scan on Monday, so we'll see if she grew this week.

I had a horrible L&D nurse unfortunately saying ridiculous things about my LO, she did get me upset. I wish people would just keep their mouth shut when they don't know what they're talking about! I know she was totally off the wall, but it still pissed me off!

I'll let everyone know how Monday goes. Again - I really can't tell you how much all of your responses mean to me.

 

[cowboys angel]

My LO was diagnosed with IUGR at around 29, 30 weeks. I, like you, freaked out. My OB had me doing an ultrasound every week and NSTs twice a week.

One of the times I was at the hospital in labor, about 30-31 weeks, somewhere in there, they gave me the steroid shots. DAMN! Those hurt! lol

Don't worry. Your baby is going to be fine.

She arrived at 35weeks+5 at 4lbs10ozs (whereas most babies I am learning at that gestational age are about a high 5lber to 6lbs) but I was already having issues going in and out of labor before she was diagnosed with IUGR so I don't know if it was related or not.

My LO was born on a Wednesday, I was released Friday, LO was released Monday. They kept her due to feeding issues and weight loss. But she could breathe from the start. Her breathing was fast and her blood sugar was low when she was born, but they were corrected within a couple hours with no further issues.

Again, don't worry. Your baby is going to be fine.

 

[AuntBug]

Hello, thought I would give an update. Had our growth scan today. She still has stable blood flow, good fluid, but little growth. Only 2 oz in 2 weeks, lil peanut is estimated at 1 lb 14 oz. But we still bought a week, still happier inside than out.

Looks like they won't let me go past 34 weeks, so 3 more weeks at the most. Thanks again for everyones thoughts, prayers and inspiration!

 

[vermeil]

Hurray! in the world of preemies a full week gained is HUGE! And she weighs almost two pounds, another big milestone

I'm sooo happy for you! Keep us posted, I check here regularly for updates *hugs*

 

[AuntBug]

Hi everyone Just thought I would leave an update. We've had 4 NSTs - and she was reactive in all of them, even before 32 weeks.

Had our growth scan today and it went great, she gained 5 oz. last week - now up to 2 lb 3 oz

Blood flow improved a little and fluid still looked good. If things keep going this direction, they will let me go to 37 weeks - but that is a big if and I'm just going to take my victories one week at a time.

They did confirm I will be having a c-section, and I'm actually relieved. Its just nice knowing one way or another so I can mentally prepare.

Hope everyone is doing well, and those here in the U.S. enjoyed their holiday weekend.

 

[cowboys angel]

Oh great news! Grow peanut grow!

 

[vermeil]

Oooh all excellent news! That is a great weight gain! Congratulations puff at this rate we won't see you in the preemie section at all - a good thing I suppose haha

 

[cowboys angel]

yes, a very good thing. one thing I can say with all honesty AND mean it in the nicest way is I hope to never see people come to this section

 

[AuntBug]

I'm afraid to get my hopes up for full term. Looks like we're pretty safe for 33 weeks, so I'm just going to hope for 34. I can't get too ahead of myself, but it would be so great to carry her full term.

 

[mumof2kids]

Hi just wanted to say thinking of you and hope your LO can hold on a few more weeks, you have come really far. My second child was severe iugr and I was diagnosed at 21 weeks he also had absent end diastolic flow, which reversed at 25 weeks we delivered him at 26+2 he only weighed 600 grams, 5 months in hospital but he going to be one in 3 days and he was doing really well! Your baby may be small in weight but has grown in so many ways including maturing vital organs. My first child was born at 32 weeks and she did fantastically! Good luck hope all goes well!

 

[alocin22]

Ah good luck and hope you manage to keep LO tucked up for a bit longer. I was also diagnosed with IUGR at 27 weeks. At 32 weeks i was advised that they would be doing a c-section in 48 hours and that i was to have the steroid injections asap I was kept in overnight and scanned again the next day. It was decided to leave me for another week and to see how things go. My consultant in the end decided he wanted me to take a week at a time but ideally he wanted me to reach 38 weeks as he felt was safer for LO to stay put. I was lucky and managed to get to 38 weeks. LO was born at 3lb15oz and was healthy and we was able to go home within 4 days. since her birth she has increased her weight on leaps and bounds
Wishing you & bump all the best.
xx

 

[Jemma_x]

I shouldnt really be here as my LO wasnt a preemie but he had IUGR. He was diagnosed at 24 weeks, i had steriods at 29 weeks and from 29 weeks i had growth scans every 2 weeks plus scans every 2 days to measure blood flow and waters plus ctgs every 2 days. I was in the same situation as you take it one day at a time. I was hospitalized more than once when the blood flow wasnt great but i managed to get to 37+5 and my LO weighed 4lb 8oz. We spent 24 hours in scbu as his breathing wasnt great, he couldnt keep his temp stable and he wasnt eating but after 24 hours on scbu we were back on the normal ward for 4 days and then he was allowed home.

I hope everything stays ok and you manage to get to 37 weeks

 

[AuntBug]

Thanks Jemma, and OMG what a cutie he is!!

 

[AuntBug]

Hi ladies, just a quick update if you're interested.

I had my weekly scan today. She gained another 3 oz - so 2 lb 6 oz and over 1000 grams Blood flow was still stable, but my fluid is starting to get low, only 5 today.

But we bought another week - which is great. We wanted to make it to 34 weeks and 1000 grams and we did, so I'm looking at anything more as gravy. Our next scan is Monday, and we'll see how the fluid looks from there.

The specialist said he was surprised that we made it this long, and although he doesn't expect us to make it to 37 weeks, who knows.

 

[NashiPear]

That's awesome new! Congratulations! I am not sure what they would do in your situation with low fluid levels, but I know lots of women on line with pPROM (water's break) and they have much less fluid than that and still continue with pregnancy. I guess you are getting to the stage where babies can do so well outside with a little extra TLC that they will weigh up all your odds and do what's best for your situation. It sounds like you are doing a marvellous job!

 

[AuntBug]

NashiPear - my specialist said he won't do anything this week with the low fluid, and if it the same next week and blood flow is stable he still won't do anything. But once I'm almost 36 weeks, then he may reco delivery. So still week to week, but getting to 34 weeks is so huge for us, particularly given her size, I'm just thrilled

 

[DonnaBallona]

well done to your little baby, auntbug-you can tell she's going to be a little fighter! My Brooke had undiagnosed severe IUGR and was born at 32 weeks weighing 2lb 4oz-so your LO is doing a cracking job!

well done you for keeping her safe and sound for that little bit longer, long may it continue!

congratulations!

 

[cowboys angel]

My LO was born at 35 weeks 5 days at 4lbs10ozs. She was gaining half a pound every three weeks. One of the ultrasounds that they checked her size, they noticed my fluids were low and sent me to the hospital.

At 32 weeks my fluids were at 5.2. They said that given her size, her umbilical cord deformity, and every thing else, if it dropped below 5 they were taking her. Pumped me full of saline solution and brought me cup after cup of water. 12 hours later it was at 14.

 

[AuntBug]

Yeah, I was wondering if it might be dehydration in this heat, so I'm drinking lots now!