https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:15:39 +0000 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:46:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15044 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=319620&title=tummy-getting-smaller#319620 Author: emz
Subject: 15044
Posted: 06 March 2008 at 7:46pm

Bubs could have become slightly growth restricted, but not enough to worry about inducing. I was *supposed* to be induced because of IUGR with Jack but the hospital was too busy. He turned out fine anyway, will just take a while to get a big puku as his is 4 weeks behind the rest of his body. My FH was always normal, then at 28weeks it quickly dropped in growth until I was 5 weeks behind and had constant monitoring. He ended up having a growth spurt so was in the "safe" zone. 6lb is a good size, I think Jack was just under at your stage, he dropped from the top 75% to the bottom 35% in the matter of 6 weeks.

Try not to worry, but definitely check foetal movements, and if in any doubt, ring your m/w and if she sucks, ring the hospital to get a CTG done.]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:46:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=319620&title=tummy-getting-smaller#319620 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=319267&title=tummy-getting-smaller#319267 Author: J0DIE
Subject: 15044
Posted: 06 March 2008 at 10:35am

had ctg done this morning baby seems fine by that, m/w thinks shes only around 6pound, which is FINE by me last one was 9p 3oz's]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:35:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=319267&title=tummy-getting-smaller#319267 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318981&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318981 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 15044
Posted: 05 March 2008 at 8:47pm

Yeah I agree too - get it checked out sooner rather than later. Hope all is well]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:47:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318981&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318981 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318828&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318828 Author: busymum
Subject: 15044
Posted: 05 March 2008 at 6:35pm

I agree that it's probably because of dropping but if you aren't getting movements today, insist on at least a foetal heart monitor NOW!]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:35:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318828&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318828 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318638&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318638 Author: EmDee
Subject: 15044
Posted: 05 March 2008 at 2:53pm

My fundal height has dropped a bit (measuring 36cm @ 38 weeks) however my mw said this is because bubs has dropped/engaged. I think you should follow up with your mw and get bubs checked out. ]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:53:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318638&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318638 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318612&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318612 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 15044
Posted: 05 March 2008 at 2:25pm

I agree too - insist that they check out bubs immediately.

Blimmin lassaiz faire attitude of some of the midwives out there make me SOOOOOO MAD!!!!
]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:25:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318612&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318612 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318528&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318528 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 15044
Posted: 05 March 2008 at 1:12pm

I agree with Emma, ask to be monitored now. I had reduced fluid to the point of having to be induced. I think its better to be save than sorry.]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:12:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318528&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318528 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318498&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318498 Author: Maya
Subject: 15044
Posted: 05 March 2008 at 12:51pm

Rosewood is right, it could be reduced fluid, or the position that bubs is lying in. Fundal height can drop once bub is engaged, but I wouldn't have thought 4 1/2cm.

IMO, don't wait till Friday. Ask you m/w to arrange a CTG today to check on how baby is doing, and for a scan over the next couple of days to check fluid. I had to have CTG's every 2 days with the gremlins as my Sienna didn't move much and fetal movements are really the only way you have of measuring bubs health.]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:51:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318498&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318498 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318453&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318453 Author: J0DIE
Subject: 15044
Posted: 05 March 2008 at 12:04pm

she asked if i was getting 10 movements a day, i said "10?? more like 2" so i got to count movements and ring her friday.]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:04:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318453&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318453 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318448&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318448 Author: rosewood
Subject: 15044
Posted: 05 March 2008 at 11:58am

I presume that you are having good foetal movements?

My sister reducd in size slightly at the end by 2 weeks. They put this down to a few things including less amniotic fluid. But the mw etc were not concerned so she didnt worry and her daughter is a healthy 8 year old now!]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:58:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318448&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318448 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318440&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318440 Author: J0DIE
Subject: 15044
Posted: 05 March 2008 at 11:51am

Hey, just thought someone else may have experienced this.

Due date and fundal height measured the same right up until 30 weeks, then the fundal height dropped two weeks behind.
And has remained two weeks behind up until last week when i saw m/w.
Saw m/w today and now saying 4 1/2 weeks behind?
Baby still laying in same position and hasnt engaged yet - so its not that baby laying different.
Asked her if we should be concerned she said "doctor wasnt"
saw doctor 3 weeks ago.
Said she may send me for scan next week..... I'm due next week!

Anyone else had this happen?

Edited by J0DIE]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:51:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15044&PID=318440&title=tummy-getting-smaller#318440