I went in for my 36 week check-up today and found out that Macey is measuring small. Well, to clarify-- she has measured about a week behind (in fundal height) for most of this pregnancy. That's no big deal since she has consistently grown at the same rate. But today, the doctor found that she had dropped more than a week behind in fundal height. The doctor also felt her through my stomach and said she felt "really small for being this far along". So, I am scheduled to have an ultrasound tomorrow afternoon to check on my little girl.
I have forced myself to stay away from Dr. Google, but I do know that IUGR and/or low amniotic fluid could be the culprit(s) behind this issue. If that's the case, Macey might be joining us sooner rather than later. While I'm thankful that I am this far along, I'd also like to continue baking her for at least a couple more weeks. Obviously, that's best for her health, but also, Matt is having hernia surgery on Thursday and will be out of commission for several days. Not exactly ideal timing, but we'll roll with the punches if we need to.
I'll try to update after my ultrasound tomorrow, but in the meantime, think some happy thoughts for me, okay? Please and thank you.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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Definitely wishing the best for Macey. Big hugs! Try not to worry too much, although I know that is tough, though!
Thinking of you and sending prayers!!
Sending you my prayers! Try not to worry too much. I always measured a week ahead, but by the time I was about 36 weeks I was no longer measuring a week ahead. Baby drops, and your fundal height can stop growing at the same rate (or at all). My OB said measuring at that point just gives him "something to do" at the appointments, and it's not as accurate because of the baby dropping. So if you were consistently measuring a week behind, but now you're measuring two weeks behind, that would be the same sort of situation that happened with me. Except that I started out measuring a week ahead... KWIM?
Hi Kerri, I can't remember if you followed along with my pregnancy, but C measured behind from about 20 weeks. She was labeled IUGR. I hope your ultrasound goes well. I know it can be nerve wracking. I'll be thinking about you.
I've been thinking happy thoughts & praying for you & my niece all day. This waiting is kind of unbearable.
tHinking of you, hang in there!
Prayer and happy thoughts. Keeping a positive attitude that our girl is fine. But, the waiting is the hard part. Come on 2pm!
Prayers, prayers, and more prayers! Plus hugs too.
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