baby measuring 2 weeks behind on growth scan

Has this happened to anyone else. I don't know the specifics but I have a friend that measured about 2 weeks small at her anatomy scan, they ended up changing her due date and she still went a week past that date as well. It had something to do with when I ovulated, I cant really remember. I just got caught up and saw good news followed by bad news followed by good news! The. I came back in the next week to see if it had grown and it did, so they thought we just miscalculated. It's very hard not to worry, but I guess the only thing I can do now is pray and be patient until my 2nd ultrasound next week. The dr said if i continue to loose fluid that i will be admitted into hospital for the remainder of my pregnancy so that i can be constantly monitored & they may have to take her early by c sectionso im praying that my fluid next week has increased or at the very least the same. So good to hear!!! But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. I know this is an old discussion but Im wondering how it turned out for you because Im in the same boat now. There was a sac, yolk and heartbeat although he thought hb was a bit slow. Dates adjusted. if development is one-two week delay okie baby should be healthy. So you can very easily be two weeks off. Your baby's femur while a week behind by averages is still longer than 20 of 100 other babies at the same gestational age. Also, if you've previously had a stillbirth or a baby with IUGR, you can expect at least one ultrasound in your late second or early third trimester to check on your baby's growth. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Baby measuring 3 weeks behind n NewmumAug2021 Posted 23/1/21 I went for an early scan at 9+1 and found out our baby is measuring 6+1 with a heartbeat. Thought it was the end of our TTC Journey 6/20/2012 Babies are diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) if they appear to be smaller than expected. When I said to MW that i didn't think that this was possible due to the fact I would have got a BFP when I was 2dpo all be it faint she said not to worry - beans grow at different rates all the way through like children and adults do and I could just have a slow growing bean at that stage. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. I'm so sorry. My little man was 10 days behind in growth at the 19 week ultrasound. I scheduled a growth scan- and everything was great. His head is measuring ahead though. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. Your caregiver may also ask you to do kick countsto keep track of your baby's movements. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Verywell Family's content is for informational and educational purposes only. Krissi Danielsson, MD is a doctor of family medicine and an advocate for those who have experienced miscarriage. There is a huge growth spurt between 7-8 weeks when it doubles in size. I am so anxious. Im measuring almost two weeks behind as well. I hope to be back on the boards soon with, God willing, my miracle baby. My babies have always measured a bit small early on and they catch up, so keep your hopes high! IVF #2: We have 2 chromosomally perfect embies as a result of PGD (Boy/Girl) 1 failed the thaw (Girl)Transferred 1, yet ended as a c/p ACOG. All rights reserved. Just get the additional monitoring- you should be all set! I wouldn't worry too much about it. The week before I measured at at 35 as well. My husband and I are not BIG people, but not the smallest either. Howd urs turn out? They gave me the first trimester test for chromosomes and down syndrome abnormalities and that came out normal too. I was sure of my dates but the doctor's said I must be off. Ultrasounds can be way off as well, so I wouldn't worry about that either. She told me comparitive hcg bloods were a better indicator of viability than a scan (I wasn't convinced). Thanks guys! Ive also heard of babies measuring small because the sat so low inside the pelvis. A short femur length identified on ultrasound in the second or third trimester raises concern for certain conditions in the fetus or the pregnancy. Anyone have any positive stories. It sounds like, http://www.thebump.com/profiles/bkurtz0404/settings/avatar/Index#. They could see gestational and yolk sacs that looked normal but no fetal poles and dated me to no more than 6 weeks. IVF #1: Did not get to ET, embies all failed PGD (major chromosomal defects) My doctor told me today I've been measuring 2 weeks behind my past two appointments. I have another US appointment next week at 10 weeks. My 2nd growth scan they showed the baby hadnt really grown in 4 weeks and that she was. This can happen if you remembered the first day of your last period incorrectly or ovulated later than usual in your last cycle. Measuring ahead sounds scarier than it needs to be. Take them for what they are, a guide! Praying hard, I will update soon! Because of that, short femur length is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as fetuses that are small for gestational age, babies born with low birth weight, and preterm birth. Don't stress too much about measurements! I'm keeping everythig crossed for you and sending you lots of sticky dust. At 37 weeks baby measured 4lbs 14oz / 12oz which was below the third percentile. Thanks. How can my caregiver tell how big my baby is? You may measure small because your due date (based on your last period) is wrong. Im getting an appointment with a specialist soon to find out more. I had a private internal scan at 7+2 following a mc at 10+5. In many cases, a baby who's diagnosed with IUGR just happens to be small (perhaps like one of his parents). Likes Received: 0. If your baby does have IUGR, your healthcare provider will monitor the two of you very closely, and theres a chance you may need to deliver early. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Thanks in advance. Research suggests that a baby whose weight is below the 10th percentile is much more likely to have problems than babies who are at or above the 10th percentile. I was diagnosed with IUGR at 25 weeks. She was born on her due date at 6lbs 8oz and was perfectly healthy. I'm sure your bub will be happy and healthy at term. I learned I lost my baby last Tuesday, and had a miscarriage at home this weekend. Worse still there was no heartbeat but the sonographer said that could be because I'm measuring a week behind. I don't know that I should be concerned because other than my baby being small she is growing proportionally and is super active. (My second is also measuring small now, and the dr. said I just must make small babies -no extra tests this time!). https://www.uptodate.com/contents/fetal-growth-restriction-screening-and-diagnosis [Accessed August 2021], UptoDate. You have to remember it's based on an average. My baby has always measured a little behind my whole pregnancy. Great news!!!! A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Ill be monitored for the remainder of my pregnancy, hoping just a small baby. This type of scan is called a growth scan. My doctor ordered an ultrasound for this morning to check and make sure baby is growing properly. (this coming from a labor and delivery nurse who works with high risk antepartum and labor patients). If your doctor finds that your baby has a shorter than expected femur length, further testing may help you and your healthcare provider understand what this measurement means and how best to care for your baby during pregnancy, at birth, and beyond. I didn't quite belive her, but I am starting to feel better, especially when she said the embryo is perfectly formed even at 4 weeks, there is nothing actually. Going forward: Some caregivers will prescribe bedrest, but there's no evidence that it helps. I went in for an u/s last Tuesday (at 8 weeks) & I measured 6w 3d but they did not see a fetal pole. Dating scan measuring two weeks behind There are here: a more. I was suppose to be 8 weeks and whatever days and when we had our ultrasound and the baby measured 6 weeks 4 days. 2019. Early scan measuring 2 days behind . I was worried sick as I thought there must be something wrong. My due date got pushed up to 37 weeks and they mention my umbilical cord has a weird shape to it which may be why she is growing slowly. I just had my 32 week growth scan and his abdomen was measuring behind, Thank you for your response and good luck to you too . When femur length is below the fifth percentile, parents may be advised about a number of potential atypical pregnancy outcomes. I got good news today: the nurse called and said my hormone levels from yesterday's blood sample was 4,000, and she said that is right on track with a 4-5 week baby. In fact, she said she was reasonably satisfied with the results except the stomach circumference. I'll talk to the nurse today and see if they are positive. https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-complications/intrauterine-growth-restriction/ [Accessed August 2021], MedlinePlus. But, turns out she just hides far back because she is measuring a week ahead! UPDATE: Unforunately my gut feeling the first time a week or so ago was correct. The ultrasound techs, my OB and my perinatologist have all told me that it is considered "normal." These include a foetal heart rate of less than 85 beats per minute at greater than seven weeks gestation, a small sac size relative to the embryo (difference of less than 5 mm between gestation sac and crown rump length), enlarged or abnormally shaped yolk sac and subchorionic haematoma. With me they induced at the end for safety reasons but we weren't really concerned. my last period was September 28 and we only had sex without a condom on Oct 10 & 12 and my cycles are on average 26 days. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. I should mention that I am quite tiny (5 ft and 90lbs soaking wet pre-pregnancy, currently at 105 lbs). You are tiny so don't expect a big baby. I going back next week to check for growth. I'm trying to stay positive. Best of luck to you! After the first trimester, the embryo has developed into a fetus and new markers, such as femur length are used to narrow in on gestational age and assess the health of the baby. Got pregnant fast and was so excited..but went in for an ultrasound yesterday becuase of some cramping, and they wanted to check for a cyst. Well i went for that scan last thursday and baby is healthy but "small", the sonographer said that baby's measurements were now consistent but a small baby.