35 week U/S - Growth Restriction

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Hi Everyone,

We had our 35 week ultrasound yesterday and found out

is not growing well anymore. She had only

gained 300g (about 1/2 lb) in the past 2 wks. She is

now in the 18th percentile for size by gestational

age, which is considered " borderline small " .

So they did a biophysical profile test (BPP), which

she aced (8 out of 8 - that's my girl). So she is

still healthy, but she's just running out of room.

We will get on a monitor next Tuesday and do another

BPP. Then we have another ultrasound and BPP the

following Tuesday. Based on the results of either of

those, I may have to have my c-section earlier than

planned. I also have to monitor those kick counts

like a hawk to detect any distress. But, so far so

good. She's still very active.

Right now we are just praying for her to make it to 5

pounds before she has to come out of the womb. I'm

also trying to focus on the positive; at least we have

made it this far, so she should be OK, shouldn't she?

I am so scared.

Ula

EDD 9/16/01 (first baby), C-section 9/5/01

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