Small Bub at 26wks 4days Gestation - What would they......?

[csab]

Hi all,

Well on Tuesday we had our last u/s, and they are concerned that bub is too small, atm weighing at the 6th percentile and bubs AC is measuring less than the 5th percentile which appears to be dropping compared to last u/s 4wks ago. Bubs HC is at the 50th percentile.

They are going to keep doing the growth scans, but have told me that they would like to get bub as close as possible to 35-36wks as they can, but it will depend on how the next u/s goes or two.

Now my question is, what will they be looking for to make their decision as how early they want bub delivered? Will it be a based on a number of factors at the scan such as the placenta and blood flow, bubs size etc, or if the placenta and blood flow are still ok, and bub is still lagging only. I hope that makes sense.

My next u/s isnt for another 3wks, but would like to have a bit of an idea on what they will be looking at to make they decision. I guess I should mention as well that I am ANA positive, and taking aspirin. With this pgcy have been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, so have been placed on thyroxine, and have been recently diagnosed with having GD, atm trying to control by diet alone.

Now I have read somewhere that having thyroid probs can cause IUGR is this correct?
Also I have been told by the Drs that having GD to go either way, either a very small bub or a very large bub. Yet I also know that my bubs start off smaller due to my ANA, so this could also be a factor. I have had two previous small bubs. My first born was 2.5kgs born at 40wks, and my little V (previous pgcy) was born at 38wks at 2.38kg.

So what due you think? If you have been through anything similar what did they look for and how was your bub when delivered?

Thanks in advance.

[Charlotte91]

I had to have a scan at 23 weeks and the hosp is worried about my bub too. They say bub is at the 5th percentile. For my pregnancy it could be linked to the Gastroschisis and Oligohydramnios.

But, sorry I can't help. But any answers to your questions would help me too!!

--Charlotte

[csab]

Hi charlotte, I hope all goes well with your little one. Please let me know how you go at your next scan. They are going to keep monitoring your bubs growth arent they? I hope someone can answer the questions for both of us. hugs

[gemini_girl]

Sorry to hear your going through this. I don't have any advice, I just wanted to wish you well and hope that someone may be able to advise you further... :hugs:

Danni

[Charlotte91]

I'll have another scan in 2 weeks, by then I'll be 26 weeks.
I'm hoping that the Oligohydramios (low amniotic fluid) has corrected itself or at least got better.
Time will tell.
Hopefully bub's has put on a bit of weight too.
When is your next scan??

[csab]

I have everything crossed for you hun, I hope you have a huge improvement in 2wks time. It is a waiting game. My next scan is in just under 3wks time.

Gemini_girl - Thankyou for your well wishes, its really appreciated. hugs