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Re: Worried about measuring behind

From: kristie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 13 Aug 2001 18:27:34 -0500 (CDT)


At Mon, 13 Aug 2001, Shelley wrote: >
>I am 24 weeks and had my regular appointment today. I measured at 21 cm.
>I am very worried about the baby measuring so far behind. My dr. ordered
>a sonogram, but assured me that the baby probably was measuring behind
>because of my very small frame- I am 5'4'' and weighed 107 when I got
>pregnant.
>He said I might measure behind my whole pregnancy (at my last appt. I
>was 20 weeks and the baby measured 19 cm). He told me he was not
>worried, but I am terrified. Please give me your advice on this!
>Thanks!!
>Shelley Moore

shelley..i am also small framed..i never once measured correctly i worried myself sick!!after a consult with a perinatologist,he did an ultrasound and i measured right on the nose,he also told me that to ignore the measurements ,measuring that way has alot of things that can make it wrong such asposition of the baby..etc take a deep breath:)..you are over 1/2 way!!!good luck may you have a easy labor.....kristie..mom of kaden 5/24/01 justin 10/31/88 meghan 6/12/92...

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kristie carroll



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