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@Maysprout: gotcha. Due dates, even when "right" are such a crap shoot anyways. Is your doc concerned about you measuring small?

I measured a couple weeks behind the whole time. But baby always measured great via ultrasound. By the time I delivered (at 40+1) I had only gained 18lbs from pre pregnancy weight. But baby girl came out perfectly healthy, just a little on the small side (6lbs 7ounces). I wouldn't worry much at all about this... even though I know it's tough!

I'm not even sure if I was measuring small. They always did an u/s and just made sure I was gaining some weight. But I can't recall them measuring my belly. Maybe once. So I'm guessing as long as baby is growing and moving, u should be fine?

Yep! I was measuring 3cm small and they were concerned so gave me an ultrasound. Baby was 23% for weight at the time so they weren't worried. I continued tracking 2-3cm behind the whole time and LO was born at 37 weeks 6 lb 8 oz. Not a problem at all. As an aside, she's now 10% for weight (at 4 months) but still the ped isn't worried - she's just tall and skinny.

@Maysprout: Oh gosh no! My water broke in my sleep. They weren't concerned at all - something little like the baby's butt sticking out further one day can totally change the measurement, it's really kind of a pointless test.

@Maysprout: I measured small (3cm short, I think) and I was sent for an extra ultrasound because of it. At the ultrasound I measured 2 weeks ahead - on track for a 9.5lb baby at 40 weeks. The technician checked her measurements repeatedly since I was there to see how small the baby was. I gave birth at 40w5d to a 6lb10oz 21" baby.

I measured behind one week, on track the next time, and then behind again a week later. I swear, it is all because of how my little guy decided to "sit" on any given day. I wouldn't worry too much, and if your doctor is worried, they'll probably order an US to check things out.