Comments on: 33 weeks pregnant: measuring up

By: 34 weeks pregnancy update: the lowdown |

34 weeks pregnancy update: the lowdown | — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 05:31:19 +0000

[…] good news about the emergency growth scan I mentioned last week is that everything is absolutely fine. It turns out the baby is head down and really, really low in […]

By: emily finch

emily finch — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 12:14:38 +0000

Take it all with a pinch of salt. I measured big, had growth scans that first said was going to be big, then not as big as my first (9lb 15) then I measured correct and I then had an even bigger baby 10lb 9!! A friend was told having big baby and she was 7lb 7. So they aren’t accurate! X

By: gillian

gillian — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 11:44:52 +0000

In reply to Faded Seaside Mama.

Thank you so much for the comment – and glad to hear all is OK now. I’m not surprised you were freaking out! It’s really hard isn’t it, especially when they tell you not to worry but don’t tell you anything about it really (I’m still chasing midwife / doctor / hospital to find out when my scan is! Pretty bad communication) xx

By: Faded Seaside Mama

Faded Seaside Mama — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 06:06:10 +0000

This really struck a chord. With my first baby, the Dr’s measurements stayed the same for a few weeks. When I mentioned it at my final midwife appointment everyone went into panic mode. I had a ton of extra scans and was told that my baby’s legs were shorter than their scale allowed for. I was freaking out. And yes, my baby was small at just over 4lbs, but she was perfect and still is in every way. She’s shorter and more petite than her peers but not in an obvious way. And even if she was I’d love that little bundle just as much.
Good luck, and try not to worry. They’re keeping an eye on things and will make sure you’re both looked after.