https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 23:14:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2802311 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:50:47 +0000 turquoisemama 2802311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Oh good! I would have freaked out too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2802301 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 23:37:57 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2802301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@turquoisemama: I should have updated! The MFM doctor said that yes, the head measures 2 weeks behind but that it’s totally normal and no reason at all to worry. I’m so relieved!! Thanks so much for checking in. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2802300 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 23:32:30 +0000 turquoisemama 2802300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: how did it go? Hope everything is okay!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2802064 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 23:00:22 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2802064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ultrasound with MFM tomorrow. Nervous. :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801500 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:39:14 +0000 psw27 2801500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I'm glad you're going. I think you will have a good outcome, I'll be thinking of you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801497 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:29:03 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2801497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@muffinsmuffins: oh my goodness... that sounds absolutely terrifying! So thankful that you had a good outcome. The waiting to find things out is awful, right? Your situation was much scarier than mine. So sorry you had to go through that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801450 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:44:15 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2801450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: we went in around 33/34 weeks for high fluid. They found a varicose vein on the umbilical cord which had a 50/50 shot of a horrible outcome. Our midwife said not to google and to just monitor fetal movements....I swear I aged 10 years in that week. But MFM found no evidence of it on the high level ultrasound thankfully. Then my wife’s water broke the day after (unrelated)! I would take the appointment and get some piece of mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801382 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:48:25 +0000 MaryM 2801382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FWIW...my baby has been in the 30-somethingth percentile for abdomen and femur length the last two appointments I've had. My OB said it's small, but not small enough to be concerning. He said it's all proportional and the growth is continuing, so he's not concerned. But because of my history of loss, he's going to keep doing biophysical profiles each week until birth. But he said the last BP was an "8 out of 8"</p> <p>I mean, some babies are born weighing 4 or 5 lbs and are fine. My baby is currently almost 6. Even though he's measuring small...he's no smaller than most preemies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801376 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:40:09 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2801376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@muffinsmuffins: thank you! The first available appointment is Monday.. I took it but may cancel if I feel like it would just add more stress. What was the issue with your ultrasound? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801242 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:25:24 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2801242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Having had a concerning ultrasound around the same time as you (different issue), the doctor or midwife will not mess around with this wishy washy ‘you can go to MFM if you want’ if they truly believe there is an issue. We had something crazy rare ‘show’ on an US and we were into MFM within a week, no questions asked. It turned out to be nothing. I don’t think you need to worry. However, I also am extremely anxious about everything pregnancy related so if I was you, I would weigh whether you can realistically put it aside until birth or see when MFM can get you in and then decide. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801238 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:13:51 +0000 starchild 2801238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I'd be annoyed by the careless language your OB is using. Either refer or not, but this "not really" nonsense is more stressful because then you don't really know what to think. Go to MFM if it'll give you peace of mind! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801221 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:52:54 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2801221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: yeah... I know. I guess the fact that’s it’s almost 2 weeks behind must have given her reason to believe a check at maternal fetal medicine might be beneficial... but she also said she wouldn’t have referred me there if she hadn’t known how much anxiety/worry I’m dealing with. So, I don’t know! I just don’t want to have to be worried for the remaining 4 weeks of my pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801215 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 22:42:06 +0000 psw27 2801215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: ugh I'm sorry for the added stresa! I don't see what the concern is? Her head being "small"? I never get why these averages are used as concerns. Someone has to be the high and someone has to be the low. But if you're going to keep worrying, I would do the ultrasound! I'm sure she's fine but you need peace. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801211 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 22:22:36 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2801211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After seeing my OB (directly following the ultrasound) I’m back to being worried. She kept using the term “not really”... like “I’m not really worried.” So I kept asking her to clarify and she said although she’s not “overly concerned” that I have the option of going to maternal fetal medicine for a more in-depth ultrasound. Ugh!! So, now I need to decide if I want to do that or just wait until the baby is born. She said there’s no way to tell if there’s any problem until they see the baby. I feel annoyed, worried and exhausted by the whole thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801186 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 21:14:35 +0000 nana87 2801186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That’s wonderful news! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801155 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:38:49 +0000 starchild 2801155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Great news! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801154 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:30:11 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2801154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just had the ultrasound. Baby girl went from 36th percentile to 54th. Her head is still measuring about a week 1/2 behind, but the tech was not worried. Femur has caught up to gestational age and abdomen is a little bigger than gestational age. Her estimated weight is 6lb 4oz. So, I’m feeling better. Thanks, all! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801144 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 18:31:13 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2801144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennibenni: thanks so much!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801127 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:54:18 +0000 Jennibenni 2801127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: Good luck! Hope it is reassuring 💗 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2801117 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 16:19:50 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2801117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have my follow-up ultrasound today. Nervous!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2796694 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 17:22:29 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2796694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: yeah.. I’ve had general anxiety and panic attacks for years.. after my daughter was born, I was very depressed.. then it turned into full blown anxiety and panic, to be point of having to see a psychiatrist. Not going to let that happen again!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2796658 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 15:04:17 +0000 LBee 2796658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: I’m glad to hear that. I had postpartum anxiety with my son and definitely waited until it was out of control to seek help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2796655 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:55:46 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2796655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all so much. I feel much better after reading your responses. And yes, @LBee: I have a history of anxiety. I’m doing my best to keep it under control. I’m taking medication and will be seeing a therapist. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2796654 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:55:40 +0000 ineebee 2796654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: @starchild: Same here! IUGR baby - born at 0th percentile!! And he's been hovering around the 90th percentile for height since he was 6mo and is healthy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2796621 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:26:43 +0000 psw27 2796621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Seems normal to me... Babies aren't made from cookie cutters! Hang in there, and don't hesitate to call your doctor if you need further reassurance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2796618 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:22:26 +0000 PinkElephant 2796618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@starchild: @winniebee: Similar experience - if your doctor was one iota concerned, you'd be in for (at least) weekly monitoring. If it gives you any confidence, the estimated weight you're being quoted is more than my DD3 (the one with IUGR) weighed at birth around 37 weeks, and she's just fine. My other two kids were similarly quite small (still with stats just a bit smaller than yours), and never received an IUGR diagnosis, and are also just fine (if that helps you not to worry that your dr. is missing something).</p> <p>As others have said - measurements a week or two off, but in synch with each other, are usually just fine, and due to either genetics or the fact that they're working in millimeters, through fluids, and with electronic devices prone to a margin of error with these measurements. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2796609 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:02:07 +0000 Dahlia 2796609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DD has a small head and always has. She's like 30% for head circumference now even though she's 75-90% for height and weight. But she's totally normal - meeting or exceeding milestones, looks normal, etc. Some people just have smaller heads. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2796577 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:21:16 +0000 winniebee 2796577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@starchild: same experience -- same advice </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2796576 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:21:11 +0000 youboots 2796576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience but I’ll chime in and say that of the Dr is not worried then it’s not an issue. Enjoy these last weeks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/concerning-ultrasound-33weeks#post-2796573 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:15:12 +0000 starchild 2796573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were monitored for IUGR because LO was 6th percentile, and even so, she is growing like a champ since she was born. Those percentiles are good, and if your doc isn't worried, you should try not to be. Easier said than done, I know! </p>