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Q: Baby measuring big any advice?? I want to hear your stories please.

When I went to my 26 week doc's apt my daughter was measuring at 28 weeks. They said nothing to worry because it is normal for most babys to be two weeks or a week ahead. Well I went in today at my 30th week appt though I will be 31 weeks on sunday and Arianna was measuring out to be at 34 almost 35 weeks.. So they are sending me to get another ultrasound to see if it's water/fluid or if shes in a funky position or just huge. So I have to have another c-section and asked if she's measuring that big and ahead with the ultrasound will they take her early? They told me no, but dont want me going into labor. I am a little confused since I had both my kids at 38 weeks and measured fine with them and they dont want to take her until 39 weeks. Sorry I am confused and would like to hear some stories if you went through this as well. Thank you =)

This question was asked Mar. 16, 2012 8:40pm
Category: Pregnancy Complications

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Answered by asabrina - Mar. 17, 2012 6:55am
Im only 23 weeks and @ my Dr appointment today was told my fundal measurement was 29cm :O which is a whopping 6 cm larger than average, but baby is not measuring that large on the ultrasound. My Dr. said the same that its down to many possible reasons: carrying higher, stomach muscle tone (this being my 2nd child can make my uterous stretch more quickly), mothers body type (of which I am larger than the average mama bear) fluid, large baby size and a multitude of other things. Also, measuring fundus is not an exact science by any means and just a method to make sure baby is growing! Good luck with everything :)

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