I don't know that I should be concerned because other than my baby being small she is growing proportionally and is super active. Been TTC 2 yrs now. My LO was behind from about 26 weeks or so and at most scans (which I had weekly at the end) she was always measuring very behind. I went for what I thought was an 8 week scan today, and they measured me at 6w1d. Has anyone else had this. Hello, I'm so sorry. But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. It can be frightening to hear that your baby has a short femur length, or another marker of concern. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. Practice Bulletin No 204: Fetal Growth Restriction. An ultrasound technician once told me that your lmp and the ultrasound can be off by two weeks so, I would think it would be fine. Your Guide to the Second Trimester of Pregnancy. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), also known as fetal growth restriction (FGR), is a condition in which babies appear smaller than expected. She said everything was developing normally, disregarding my questions about the dating. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. My theory is I ovulate super late in my cycle so I should always anticipate a change in date even this time our 3rd I was due October 5th they moved me to the 17th. ISRN Obstet Gynecol. Supposedly this could mean nothing but could also mean an earlier scheduled birth to avoid placenta complications. | BabyCentre Video IVF Pregnancy, Birth and Babies Measuring a week behind?? He said you can't forget there is a human behind the machine taking the measurements. My last period was sept. 26th. Anybody else measuring small? Read our, Possible Concerns With Short Femur Length, Understanding hCG Levels in Early Pregnancy. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. What will happen during pregnancy if my baby has IUGR? Pregnancy Follow topic Femur length 4th percentile, measuring 2 weeks behind 14 replies But, turns out she just hides far back because she is measuring a week ahead! Baby's aren't an easy to make and sometimes our bodies aren't ready. I am measuring 2 weeks+ behind and have been diagnosed with IUGR. I'm eight weeks and five days pregnant and had an early scan today due to my long history of miscarriage. He went and saw my gp for me, too upset! I went for my first sonogram at 13 weeks 0 days everything went fine my baby measured right. Good luck to you too. And guess what I was spot on - so buba had had a growth spurt. Measuring behind early pregnancy scans the number of growth is also how far along you just 7oz in with my early multiple pregnancy scans from. For one I went at 6+3 and there should have been a detectable hb but the ultrasound only showed an empty sac with what could maybe have been early blood flow to it. First, you'll have a detailed ultrasound, in part to check your baby's anatomy and see if he has structural defects that may be responsible for his lagging growth. So I just got back from my ultrasound and I am very confused. Same happened to me I went to my first appointment at 6 weeks but baby measured 4. Praying hard, I will update soon! The important thing is that your baby is measuring within the correct range for you. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/fetal-growth-restriction-screening-and-diagnosis [Accessed August 2021], UptoDate. My doctor told me that the rule is that its normal to be ahead or behind 1-2 weeks. In the end she was born 3.21kg (7lb 1oz) but she was 10 days overdue. It might be worth trying to get hcg bloods. Create an account or log in to participate. It seems to most likely mean that the newborn sized clothing and diapers will have no use in your home, so stock up on the bigger sizes, or . I am 32 weeks and bub is measuring 30 weeks. All are characterized by a disproportionate skeleton due to cartilage and bone growth abnormalities. My daughter was due September 15th 2012 but she again measured small and they moved her to September 30th 2012. 5 weeks 2 days vs 5 weeks 4 days .only GS February 22, 2023 | by Taylorray2 Had an early ultrasound measuring two days behind at 5 weeks 2 days vs 5 weeks 4 days only gestational sac was showing. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001500.htm [Accessed August 2021], UptoDate. My last scan he's measuring a couple weeks behind and my doctor wants to do a repeat scan to ensure he is growing properly. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. (this coming from a labor and delivery nurse who works with high risk antepartum and labor patients). I just realized you posted this several years ago, what was the outcome? Nothing can be accurate when you are talking in mm at that stage. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. She ended up being a perfectly healthy baby, 6lbs 7oz at birth. Create an account or log in to participate. Early pregnancy signs and symptoms Baby sex at 12 week scan?? "I started to measure small at about 36 weeks but baby's head was engaged and far down so midwife said there was no need to worry about the 2-week [size] difference. Obviously 5-6 lb is quite small but it's not worryingly small. Nurse said there had been good growth, but if the measurements are correct then the sac had only grown around 6mm in two weeks. I trying not to stress out too much, I promise :-\, This happened to me as well I measured 2-3 weeks behind what I initially thought at my first ultrasound and I was terrified but much like you at that state in the pregnancy they saw what they were supposed to see, I also had to get my blood tested and they said my hcg levels looked great and I just went for my 8 week ultrasound yesterday and everything progressed correctly and we saw a heartbeat!!!! 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Ultrasound measurements can be off, significantly sometimes, so I wouldn't put too much stock in any individual measurement. I'm doing my best not to worry until there is actual evidence I should be worried so that is my advice to you as I have read in many other blogs and posts their baby was just as behind and ended up being healthy and happy and even weigh more than estimated. Got pregnant fast and was so excited..but went in for an ultrasound yesterday becuase of some cramping, and they wanted to check for a cyst. It is very difficult to get accurate scan measurements. I don't know the specifics but I have a friend that measured about 2 weeks small at her anatomy scan, they ended up changing her due date and she still went a week past that date as well. I have an ultrasound scheduled to check and see why. After my 20 week scan i went for a midwife appointment (just a general appointment not scan related), however when she read the notes for my scan she told me to come back and see the doctors that afternoon, I was worried as hell! But it seems like doctors don't follow a standard in what they view as concerning or not. Great news on your latest appointments! Mine is 3 weeks behind (im 27 weeks) so I definitely understand your concern. Maybe a mixture of that and slightly out dates??? if development is one-two week delay okie baby should be healthy. I wouldn't worry just yet! Because it was so small, there was no heartbeat yet, they said that can happen any day now. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Thanks. KirstyMacey adds. I do have SUA (2 vessel cord) which they believe is to blame in my case. I've had 2 IUGR babies, so we've kept a close eye on this guy. i went for a scan at what I thought was 10 weeks and 3 days according to my LMP. Measured from the blunt end of the bone to the shaft, the femur length is generally measured in millimeters. Messages: 1,498. So that ultrasound didn't give good insight into what the future held. There are more than 200 disorders that can be categorized as skeletal dysplasia. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I've definatley read lots of stories about sizes seeming off. The gp said the scanner was talking rubbish and evryone is different. Baby measuring 2 weeks behind at dating scan Going off the date of the date, then the. They haven't really told me what this could mean, but I will find out next week I guess, maybe getting induced early if baby doesnt have a decent growth spurt? They definitely seemed concerned that the baby is measuring 2 weeks behind my LMP. Significance of Femur Length in Pregnancy. Early ultrasounds can be good but also nerve wracking. They told me my baby was measuring small too but when I delivered she was over 8 pounds and in the 95% for height. They could see gestational and yolk sacs that looked normal but no fetal poles and dated me to no more than 6 weeks. Has this happened to anyone else. I'm trying to stay positive. Hi I am pregnant with my 4th child I worked out all my dates and have always been about right but like u I am also measuring behind, I should be 11 weeks tomoro according to my last period but I went in for an emergency scan last week, and was measuring 6wk 2days so my dates changed to I'm sure everything will be fine x, Similar case happened to me, at 7 wks went for the scan and measured 6wks instead, I did the follow up 2 wks later and they readjusted my gestational age based on the new measurements, to 8w4d. Update us all ! But i do think it's good to prepare for the worse. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. Finally I got a scan 11 days after the first and it showed a mmc, by then they could see fetal poles. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Verywell Family's content is for informational and educational purposes only. SHOCK BFP 9/28/2012:IT'S A BOY! Your baby's femur while a week behind by averages is still longer than 20 of 100 other babies at the same gestational age. So dont stress. I'm so sorry for the stress your under right now, but just try to keep in mind that everything is probably just fine. Because of that, short femur length is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as fetuses that are small for gestational age, babies born with low birth weight, and preterm birth. Saw sac w something in it but not much. About 6 weeks ago something similar happened, I may have even measured smaller the second week. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Trust me, it's not worth it. If your doctor finds that your baby has a shorter than expected femur length, further testing may help you and your healthcare provider understand what this measurement means and how best to care for your baby during pregnancy, at birth, and beyond. I had my growth scan today at 32w5d (IVF baby, so dates are accurate), and baby's stomach circumference was measuring two weeks behind. How did everything turn out for you? Ultrasound this week, knew I should be 8ish weeks (based on charting and opks), measured 6 weeks 1 day with a heartbeat. I just had my 32 week growth scan and his abdomen was measuring behind, Thank you for your response and good luck to you too . Baby measured 5mm, just 1mm of growth in 12 days. I'mean not even sure it is worth the worry it causes since it is such a variable variable. And sometimes, a baby who seems small in the womb turns out to be a normal size at birth. So I would just talk to your doctor about it and go from there. The results were over 15,000 which was normal and looked hopeful and 17,500 which was a doubling rate of 9 days instead of 4 day max and bad news. Most growth-restricted babies who are otherwise normal do eventually catch up with their peers, although some particularly those born prematurely have developmental problems. Having an abnormally high red blood cell count at birth, Having low blood sugar, lower resistance to infection, and trouble maintaining their body temperature after birth. How did your second ultrasound turn out? @momofthreetoB how did you end up going? I was worried sick as I thought there must be something wrong. My DD measured behind towards the end-she was/is fine, just a bit small. Measured from the blunt end of the bone to the shaft, the femur length is generally measured in millimeters. I personally think most of this is to do with different cycle days. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I was worried too, but the doctor said she was likely just a small baby. FGR may only become obvious after two or more ultrasounds have been performed. When my numbers were increasing that slowly they had me come in that very day for an ultrasound. Now at 20 months, he is still tiny at 20 lbs and 31 & still around 5th percentile for height and weight, but hes still healthy. Morales-Rosell J, Peralta Llorens N. Outcome of fetuses with diagnosis of isolated short femur in the second half of pregnancy. He then set up another U/S in a few weeks to monitor growth. Wait 3 weeks later than the . They will probaby continue to monitor you babies growth, and the blood flow through the umbilical cord.