Starting to stress..

So, I don't have much time left-- and now I am being closely monitored because they are concerned with baby's small size.

I have two NST's a week, two check-up's a week, and a sonogram. Right now I have two induction spots being held-- one on 2/1 and one on 2/6 (my due date).

I keep hoping that the baby has grown. My daughter was small, and I was small-- so I know I don't make big babies, but this concern and close monitoring is freaking me out a little. I waffle b/t, oh- it's nothing to worry about, they are just being cautious, to what IF something is really wrong and how am I gonna deal with it.

I made the mistake of doing some internet research, and now I am even more worried. They have not mentioned IUGR, but based on the percentiles they gave me, he was borderline at the last growth sono.

I have my next growth sono on Wednesday, and it cannot come fast enough. I would move it up, but waiting is better because it's a more accurate portrayal of how much he's grown since the last one.

Re: Starting to stress..

dont stress, some babies are small. Everyones different and the professionals are just looking out. Congratulations and its going to be no time till you meet your LO.
Congrats

Re: Starting to stress..

Awwwe my DS was born on 2/6/10! Don't worry your baby will be fine. The internet makes everyone crazy. Enjoy these last few days of being preggo.

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I just had an IUGR baby on 1-1-12 and he was due 2-2-12 - it came as a complete surprise to me- I am looking into it now on internet- I knew my placenta had blood clots and I knew they were monitoring me closely for it but I didn't completely understand what it all meant or what would happen or that he would be here this early. He is doing great :) you are close to your due date like me - even if he comes early or small from my experience and from what I am reading I really think he will be okay. Drs told me that my baby just needs to eat and grow. and you know you make small babies to begin with - trust the doctors - they know what to look for - and will do what is best for you and baby. I too told myself that the doctor was just being cautious with all the tests he was giving me - I really believe that is true- he was just being cautious- he just happened to find something wrong with me- but for the most part I think a good dr does look into everything to be on the safe side and most of the time any concerns they are looking for is not there.