At what point should you be concerned about growth?

[Trillian]

I don't think there is a problem - it is quite likely that this bub will be smaller than the others and I have known a lot of women who have had pretty decent size babies and then have one that is quite small. It's just the luck of the draw I suppose. Even with my own pgs I knew that DD1 wasn't going to be very big because I wasn't that big at all. With her my belly was nice and round and average size, but with the other three I was massive, with a great big pointy belly. But if you are worried maybe you should try to have a scan just to make sure growth isn't compromised.

[ferrals5]

Think of all the women in the 3rd world countries with very little food and they manage to have normal size babies and my cousin gets that real bad morning sickness where she has been hospitalised for dehydration and put on a drip many times and cant keep anything down the whole pregnancy and she is really skinny before pregnancy and never gains a thing but loses weight from being so sick and all 3 of her kids were born normal 7-8lb babies.
Try not to worry to much i only have a small belly and all my bubs have measured 2-3 weeks behind and had little heads 33-35cm but all were between 5lb and 7lb and healthy womens bodies are designed to look after bubs first we get the leftovers.

[Michelle71]

My theory - if you are worried, get it checked. Your nutrition and weight gain isn't an issue at all. Babies are parasites - they will take whatever nutrition they need and leave you with what is left. But if you feel there is an issue don't leave it.

[Arimeh]

I think the lack of movement is getting to me too. Doesn't help when I know DD1 had placenta problems, my sister had a stillborn at 38 weeks and bub didn't wake up with my morning coffee today like she always does :/ Still waiting for movement today actually.

I have my scan booked in - had to beg for a referral cos the GP just thought I was being stupid. Its on Tuesday.

[boomba]

Oh hun it is so scary when we cant see whats going on in our wombs I really hope it is all ok and you should not have to beg to get a referal as you know your body better than anyone! BIG hugs hun xxx

[Sterla]

With all these things worrying you, a scan is probably a good idea for your peace of mind . Silly GP though . Good luck for Tuesday if I don't see you before then.

[Trillian]

Has bubs moved much since you posted last? It sounds like it is really starting to worry you, so I think the scan is a good idea.