So today I went in for my typical exam only with a twist. When I was measured last time and this time, I measured small. My OB wanted me to go immediately and have an ultrasound to make sure everything was OK. Her urgency freaked me out a little though she assured me everything was probably just fine. Adelaide was with me and had been quite patient for the hour I'd already been at the office so I had Rocky come up and watch her while I waited for the ultrasound and to meet with the doctor again afterward. I was so glad he was able to rush up at the last minute to help.
I was nervous going into the ultrasound not knowing what to expect; I was hoping that I would just get some cute pictures of our boy and be reassured and that would be that. Even though Adelaide was extremely late (15 days past her due date), I never measured small. The technician started with all the typical measurements and everything. She was very thorough and explained everything she was doing step by step which I was very thankful for. Luckily our boy looked totally healthy as did my placenta and fluid and everything. He just measured small. She said he was 5 lbs which put him in the 13th percentile but he is still on the charts. We'll just have to pray he continues to grow well and gain weight. He is proportional, and there was no explanation as to why he is smaller than normal. They say babies can gain about a half pound a week here at the end. If he does then he should be around 7 lbs when he's born which seems pretty normal to me especially considering Adelaide was only 7 lbs 4 oz and was 15 days late.
Although the pit in my stomach is just starting to go away (which is silly considering the results were positive), it was fun to see our little boy moving around. I wish I had a scanner to scan in his pictures. Maybe I'll borrow one; I'm such a slacker I never posted his original ultrasound video or pictures. Highlights of the ultrasound: The tech commented on his big cheeks which they did when I had ultrasounds with Adelaide as well. Weird that he's skinny but has big cheeks. Maybe they need to take that into account. He has a cute face already. He was quite active the entire visit. He was "practicing breathing" which was cool to see. He kept one hand up by his face most of the time and only stopped once when he played with his feet. It was cool to catch him grabbing his toes. Oh yeah, and we confirmed yet again that he is indeed a boy.
I can't wait to meet the little guy. Please join with me in praying that he'll be healthy.
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That's no fun to be scared like that. I measured small at the end w/ Sadie too! (same office...hmmm) ;o) Wonder if it has anything to do w/ running around after a super active toddler? Just sayin'.
Praying for a healthy boy and a safe and uneventful rest of your pregnancy!
Can't wait to meet that little guy.
John was "normal" size until he was 9mo, and then he dropped to 3% on the length and 0% on his weight. Now he's 3, and although still in the less than 10th percentiles for weight and height, seems to be perfectly "normal". He's energetic and keeps up intelligence wise with his older siblings. I know it's hard to trust, but it sounds like your little boy will be completely fine, too. Hang in there. You are ALMOST through the pregnancy! I can't wait to see his cute chubby cheeks and a picture of him. Newborns are SO precious!
I understand! When I saw the specialist every time with the triplets they told me that they were small. REALLY!! The main thing to remember is that you are eating and trying to stay rested. I always wanted to ask them how that was possible with running after a toddler, because they do not understand "rest!" We will pray. Remember that everything is in God's hands and that you are the vessel for this wonderful human being. Ponder that amazing gift and let God handle the rest.
You are 35 weeks already?! Other people's pregnancies always go faster than your own (in my experience!).
Sunee, that sounds like it was definitely a heart-racing experience. We're praying for you guys and look forward to meeting him!
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