Overdue update and question to anyone who has had small babies or been induced
I am more of a lurker these days, but I had to weigh in on this issue. I started measuring small at my 30 week appointment. My belly measurements never went past 28 weeks. I was sent for growth scans and special ultrasounds. They never found anything wrong with my placenta and I was able to reach my caloric intake per their requirement. I gained 8 lbs my entire pregnancy. I was diagnosed with IUGR, if you google it, you will hear horrible stories. They never have deemed why I had IUGR but I was told normal (non-WLS) patients can get IUGR unexplained. They induced me at 37 weeks 1 day because we believed he would grow saver and they could help him more on the outside. They told me that morning they were expecting him to weigh about 3 lbs 10 ounces. He was born at 4lbs 11 ounces. Yes, small but perfect! He spent no time in the NICU or nursery. He even nursed like a champ! He is 6 months old and has tripled his birth weight. I know and have a lot of personal experience on this. Please let me know if you want more information or first hand experience.
Thank you Kristal for your response. That was reassuring to read. That is the same thing they said to me...they highly doubt its the surgery and in fact they can not find a reason why...they even tested me on monday for hypertension in case it is early set pre-eclampsia (iugr is a sign of it but once again they are just reaching). I have an appt with a high risk OB in a few so they can go more in depth and see if they are possibly missing something. I hope she will not have to spend much time there but I am expecting a few days. So glad your little one is doing good.
In a world full of cheerios be a fruit loop!
260lbs.......148lbs........165lbs
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Goal met 11/23
Simone- What a rough pregnancy! I also had IUGR with my daughter- once she was born they found out that the placenta was like 1/3 the normal size but wasn't able to be detected on ultrasound because of some other internal thing with my uterus- go figure. She was small but fine. They can be off on their measurements too. Good luck with everything- It could be a genetic thing too- maybe she is just small and petitie! If so, lucky her!
Carrie
Carrie
I had IUGR, but unfortunately no one noticed until AFTER my baby was born at 4 lbs 15 oz. I was FINALLY induced 11 days late (yes, I know the exact date he was conceived, and I really was 11 days late). He wasn't doing well at the end, and I asked them to take him earlier, and they refused. So I went late, and expected to have a very large baby. He was an emergency c-section (due to heart decels) and came out so tiny. I was shocked. So I had IUGR, but also they said that the placenta had started to die at 38 weeks, so my little man went without good nutrition for 4 weeks. Regardless, he only spent 3 days in NICU due to blood sugar issues. We were released at the same time. He is still small. He's 21 months and 19 lbs 8 oz. He's in the 0th percentile - not even on the charts. But he's fine and healthy.
If I could do it over again, I would INSIST on being induced earlier. The doc who delivered him said he was surprised my little man lived with all the issues. I wouldn't take the chance of keeping him in longer than was good for him.
Just my opinion.
If I could do it over again, I would INSIST on being induced earlier. The doc who delivered him said he was surprised my little man lived with all the issues. I wouldn't take the chance of keeping him in longer than was good for him.
Just my opinion.
Thanks DaNell.
I am happy that your little man is doing better. I am also happy they have caught this before it spiraled out of control and they are keeping a good watch on it since they dont want to take her prematurely. The funny thing is now they keep asking me if I am sure my dates are accurate...umm your the doctor and you did my dating u/s so shouldnt you be the one whose sure (but it is right). I just hope she is small and there are no underlying issues going on causing this. But as of right now she will be here at 37 weeks, basically my OB appt today is just to see what we can do in the mean time to keep her healthy while she continues to bake.
I am happy that your little man is doing better. I am also happy they have caught this before it spiraled out of control and they are keeping a good watch on it since they dont want to take her prematurely. The funny thing is now they keep asking me if I am sure my dates are accurate...umm your the doctor and you did my dating u/s so shouldnt you be the one whose sure (but it is right). I just hope she is small and there are no underlying issues going on causing this. But as of right now she will be here at 37 weeks, basically my OB appt today is just to see what we can do in the mean time to keep her healthy while she continues to bake.
In a world full of cheerios be a fruit loop!
260lbs.......148lbs........165lbs
Start........Current.......Goal
Goal met 11/23
Wow Simone you have sure had a rough ride this pregnancy. Although I don't have any experience with IUGR I think that if they are able to confirm lung maturity things will be good. My son was a preemie and I researched it a lot after he was born. It seems to me that different hospitals have different policies. Some keep babies till they reach a certain weight while others still will keep them till they near their due date. I am sure this is a conversation the doctor will have with you if your daughter indeed comes pretty early. I wish you the best of luck and I hope that your little girl chubs up for you!!
I am being admitted today to get steriod shots so they are going to mature her lungs. As for delivery, I am just really really hoping they will at least let her stay in until 37 weeks but right now they said they are taking it one week at a time.
In a world full of cheerios be a fruit loop!
260lbs.......148lbs........165lbs
Start........Current.......Goal
Goal met 11/23
Hiya Simone my sweet angelette...I was just wondering about you yesterday. You must have felt my vibes :)
IUGR is definitely not something to mess with. There does become a point where they can take care of baby better outside of the uterus. I had that with my last pregnancy (not IUGR) but the fact that they could take care of baby better outside of me than inside.
I was induced at 31 weeks. It was a horrible labor (37+hours) from cervadil insertion to actual delivery. It can be very long and gruelling if baby is not ready to be born, and sometimes C-section i is not only easier, but is necessary.
I will keep you both in my prayers. You need to rest as much as possible, and do exactly as the docs say, afterall, that is what they get paid the big bucks for!
Good luck and call if you need me!
Laura
IUGR is definitely not something to mess with. There does become a point where they can take care of baby better outside of the uterus. I had that with my last pregnancy (not IUGR) but the fact that they could take care of baby better outside of me than inside.
I was induced at 31 weeks. It was a horrible labor (37+hours) from cervadil insertion to actual delivery. It can be very long and gruelling if baby is not ready to be born, and sometimes C-section i is not only easier, but is necessary.
I will keep you both in my prayers. You need to rest as much as possible, and do exactly as the docs say, afterall, that is what they get paid the big bucks for!
Good luck and call if you need me!
Laura
Hey Laura. Im prob going to text you later as I am getting admitted today for steriod shots and monitoring.
I def realized that it is nothing to play with. I saw the true severity of the situation today and even thought I caried about it, I think its time for me to take a medical withdrawal from school. The driving is too much and they want to keep a better eye on me and her. Also, going to school is too much stress and I am not resting enough. So I think I will be returning home soon. That and they are playing how long they are going to leave her in on a u/s to u/s basis and they will be doing them twice a week.
I def realized that it is nothing to play with. I saw the true severity of the situation today and even thought I caried about it, I think its time for me to take a medical withdrawal from school. The driving is too much and they want to keep a better eye on me and her. Also, going to school is too much stress and I am not resting enough. So I think I will be returning home soon. That and they are playing how long they are going to leave her in on a u/s to u/s basis and they will be doing them twice a week.
In a world full of cheerios be a fruit loop!
260lbs.......148lbs........165lbs
Start........Current.......Goal
Goal met 11/23
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