My last period was sept. 26th. If I ovulated later than I thought though, how could I have gotten pregnant if I only had sex on the 10th and the 12th? This post is from 2016 but looks like you and are in a similar situation around the same time. She ordered an ultrasound and baby was measuring right were he was supposed to. I went to ultrasound and baby is perfectly fine actually measuring 2 weeks and 2 days ahead. I've heard that. but is measuring a week behind cause a concern? I just realized you posted this several years ago, what was the outcome? Previous pregnancies causes the abdominal and uterine muscles to become more relaxed and less tight, this may cause the bump to show earlier, maybe comparatively bigger, earlier on in the pregnancy. They told me that with my firstborn son. so many life changes begin to take effect. December 2016 Birth Club Measuring a week behind at 35 weeks i ImpossibleThings Posted 11/17/16 I haven't had an ultrasound since 20 weeks but my doctor has been tracking my baby's growth by measuring fundal height. Baby came out perfect at 7 lbs with no issues! Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. RELATED: How To Tell If Your Baby Is Going To Be Big Before They're Born. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I haven't traveled anywhere Zika impacted. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. ultrasound tech said I was measuring 6 weeks 2 days, and no heartbeat yet. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). When you find out that you are expecting a baby, so many life changes begin to take effect. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. But it grew on target. The baby can be 3 weeks behind or smaller than the gestational dates for many reasons, and more than often its nothing to worry about. So sometimes fetuses, babies, children, teenagers, & adults are just small. I ended up miscarrying because of a chromosome 18 abnormality (I had luckily done genetic testing a couple weeks earlier so after the miscarried, when my results came in, I got to find out what the problem was). What to expect if your newborn had fetal growth restriction I have Marginal Umbilical Insertion which means the umbilical cord is attached to the side of the placenta instead of the middle. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Sperm can live in the female body for up 5 days. Usually a tech says nothing which may be for the best. Learn more about, Learn About What to Expect's Pregnancy & Baby App. Don't worry momma. Our Little one at 35 weeks measured 33 weeks for femur and 38 weeks for head and 37 for abdomen. We did not hear a heartbeat and wasn't concerned. She gave me a conception date of August 14 but I had a positive urine test the 11th and 12th, plus blood at 144 on the 15th. My doctor explained that depending on how the uterus and torso are sized and disperse, can affect how it measures to the scale they use. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. 35 weeker, 2 vessel cord, IUGR - respiratory issues and failure to thrive. Well wishes to you all. Doctors may advise a more managed delivery, such as a caesarean. I am going to comment to follow. My ob isn't too worried though because my first baby was the same way! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Baby measuring 2 weeks behind scared! The Bump I'll try to update after my appointment, I believe most are just nothing and has to do with baby's position. I am hoping for a miracle but so worried. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. The measurements then will be compared to the fetal growth chart which will let you know if the baby is on track with its growth rate. If I didnt they would have done one sooner. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. They did see a fetal pole and the sac. I was suppose to be 8 weeks and whatever days and when we had our ultrasound and the baby measured 6 weeks 4 days. He is now 8 months old. Is anyone else going through this or have more information about this? I also did the NIPT early on and everything was fine. I dont trust these estimates- they are just guessing! Many moms get very nervous if they notice baby measuring small on ultrasound, so proper screening and follow-up with your doctor is essential. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy, the others, and if she doesnt, then dont worry if your doctor doesnt raise an issue and your baby is quite keeping up with the kicks in your tummy. They left it at that as decided not to push my DD back. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I had told her though that I had never had a positive outcome from a pregnancy us. Almost two thirds of large babies (4.5 kg or more) are born vaginally. It's very hard not to worry, but I guess the only thing I can do now is pray and be patient until my 2nd ultrasound next week. So what happened w you? What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Fundal hight. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. log on to yourduedate.com you will understand dear. This happened to me twice, went for 8 week ultrasound and measured six and a half weeks. I go 3 days from now to my ob for another ultrasound, I really hope to see a heartbeat. My midwife was not worried at all. My midwife said 0-2 weeks under or over was within normal, especially at this time when baby may have dropped into your pelvis, I wouldnt worry too much and just ask your doctor about it when you can! Take it easy. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Best of luck to you! This is what I am hoping for. My first was in the 5th percentile for head circumference. If the measurement (fundal height) is smaller than your due date indicates it should be (this is called "small for dates"), she'll follow up with an ultrasound to pinpoint your baby's size and weight. My dr. said she is not concerned as she would be if it was the anatomy ultrasound. Had a transvaginal ultrasound. He was born at 39 weeks 7lbs 10oz and a normal 20inches long. going to pop next month. The age of the mother could have some bearing on the growth of the fetus, especially in cases where the mother is under 18 or over 35, then theyre most likely to have a small baby. Should I bring it up at my appointment next week? Her noggin is 2 weeks ahead as of now, which scares the BAJEEZUS outta me! My first son has a smaller head. More posts in "May 2018 Birth Club" group, Create post in "May 2018 Birth Club" group, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. But i do think it's good to prepare for the worse. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community.