Am struggling a bit at the moment.
I have myself all convinced since someone said to me "gee your small for 29 weeks" that there is somtihng wrong with bubs and that he/she should be bigger??
I know there is no "uniform" size as eveyone carries differently - I just cant shake this feeling of dread. Bubs is kicking around like normal and I have no reason to belive that anything is wrong either.
My OB has been happy with the way eveything is going and I have another appointment on Monday so I will raise my fears.
I have my 31 week growth scan on Tues 30th and I am petrefied that they will say bubs is under size and something is worng... I cant shake this feeling.
Kate - I wish people would shut their stupid mouths sometimes! Why is it ok to comment on a pregnant woman's size when it is rude any other time? Grrr! Everyone is different and if bubs is active and your OB is happy then I'm sure it is all ok.
People make all sorts of thoughtless comments. Someone said a similar thing to me, 'wow you're small! I hope nothing's wrong!'
So while I knew in my head that things were okay, I also was uneasy.
Here are some reasons why people carry small. I'm sure people will be along to add more.
- you're tall (more space for baby to fit without pushing outwards)
- you or your partner are small (so the baby might just be small like it's parents!)
- you're carrying bub more against your spine
- it's your first baby (stomach muscles hold everything in very efficiently)
- you were very slim/underweight to start with
Anyway - the bub where people commented on my size - ended up being 9.4lb! That's not small really. I just was slim, and it was my first baby. I know it's easy to worry, but remember that if your bub was too far behind dates (mine would be behind, then have a growth spurt where I felt extra tired and then would measure ahead of dates), then your ob would have said something. Take comfort in the thought that pregnant women everywhere get these silly comments.
Thanks Nelle!
It is my first bub so I really dont know how big / small I should be.
My midewife siad that bubs will grow the most in the last month so I guess I have pleanty of time in that regard.
I dont think im that small - but again being my first have no bench marks! I feel like stalking any preg woman and asking how many weeks she is and comparing - but that would do my head in as well I think!
Thanls for your advice has made me feel better!
Aw Kate - everyone, and I mean everyone - gets at least one comment when they're pregnant that they are either too small or too big for how far along they are.
Honestly, people just can't keep their mouths shut and unfortunately this commentary on your parenting continues until your children are grown
If your OB is happy then there is nothing to worry about. Trust me hun, if there was any concern about your baby's size whatsoever your OB would be the first one, all over it. Don't worry, just enjoy this wonderful time in your life (and practice selective hearing! )
aww hun! god some people really **** me!! ur bub will be fine. I have measured the same for the past 5 weeks and my bubs still growing (i had a growth scan done). dont stress... just tell them ppl where to go.
I wouldnt worry. i know easier said that done. I got told i was huge by one person and tiny by the next, as long as your doc is happy and you are happy then there is nothing to worry about. This lady prob only seen preg ppl who had 9 pound babies or something.
Stressing My Self Out..
Reply With Quote
Kate - I wish people would shut their stupid mouths sometimes! Why is it ok to comment on a pregnant woman's size when it is rude any other time? Grrr! Everyone is different and if bubs is active and your OB is happy then I'm sure it is all ok.
Bookmarks