https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:17:08 +0000 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:28:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16576 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364383&title=growth-restriction#364383 Author: Mazzy
Subject: 16576
Posted: 23 April 2008 at 7:28pm

Good luck for tomorrow Mel! Lots of good vibes from the May mums coming your way
]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:28:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364383&title=growth-restriction#364383 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364380&title=growth-restriction#364380 Author: Lulu
Subject: 16576
Posted: 23 April 2008 at 7:26pm

I have a friend who gave birth a week and a half ago. They told her the baby wasn't growing properly and a few days before the birth they said the baby would be lucky to be 5 pound. She gave birth to a healthy 6 pound 9 ounce girl. My friend is only tiny herself, so this was a great size I think.]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:26:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364380&title=growth-restriction#364380 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364330&title=growth-restriction#364330 Author: tishy
Subject: 16576
Posted: 23 April 2008 at 6:10pm

Good luck tomorrow! ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:10:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364330&title=growth-restriction#364330 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364322&title=growth-restriction#364322 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 16576
Posted: 23 April 2008 at 6:00pm

good luck for tomorrow mel!!! ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:00:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364322&title=growth-restriction#364322 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364308&title=growth-restriction#364308 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 16576
Posted: 23 April 2008 at 5:39pm

Ooh exciting! Good luck for tomorrow - I'm sure it will all go well.]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:39:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364308&title=growth-restriction#364308 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364275&title=growth-restriction#364275 Author: catie
Subject: 16576
Posted: 23 April 2008 at 5:05pm

Good luck for tomorrow Mel! ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:05:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364275&title=growth-restriction#364275 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364259&title=growth-restriction#364259 Author: rosewood
Subject: 16576
Posted: 23 April 2008 at 4:44pm

Hope all goes well for you MelandBri. I'm sure it will.
All us other May mums to be will be thinking of you!

How many weeks were you when you had your DD?

Edited by rosewood]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:44:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364259&title=growth-restriction#364259 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364228&title=growth-restriction#364228 Author: Kazzle
Subject: 16576
Posted: 23 April 2008 at 4:16pm

good luck for tomorrow, the same thing happened to me, and Rhiannon is fine]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:16:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364228&title=growth-restriction#364228 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364225&title=growth-restriction#364225 Author: MelandBri
Subject: 16576
Posted: 23 April 2008 at 4:14pm

I spent most of the day in hospital today being monitored and having a scan and they have decided to induce me tomorrow morning
I'll a little nervous but I'm sure everything will be fine.
]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:14:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364225&title=growth-restriction#364225 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364028&title=growth-restriction#364028 Author: emz
Subject: 16576
Posted: 23 April 2008 at 1:11pm

From my experience, I was monitored from 27 weeks, and then at 34w was sent a specialist etc who said I would have a c/s at 38w (he was breech) or induced if he turned. Then they said 37w induction, then 38, 39, 40 and I finally went naturally at 40w3d. And Jack was born 7lb10oz in the end after a MASSIVE growth spurt in the last couple of weeks.

IUGR babies are usually classed as under 2.5kg at a certain date (I think 37w?). Unfortunately it also depends on the hospital - Chch was far too busy around Xmas/New Year for me to be induced so they let me go. And Jack still hasn't caught up. He was an average baby but his growth (which is what they monitor usually, not size) dropped by 50%. You're probably lucky you're having bubs at a better time of year as the standard of care should be better.

IUGR babies usually feed more too which can be stressful so they will probably try and keep bubs in as long as possible. Just make sure you have a good chat to your m/w and tell her your concerns and get her to plot the growth with you so you know exactly what you're dealing with. Hugs, I know its not easy, I got depression, anxiety and insomnia from the worry but at the end of the day Jack is now a healthy, alert wee boy. Your bubs will be too ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:11:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=364028&title=growth-restriction#364028 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363489&title=growth-restriction#363489 Author: MelandBri
Subject: 16576
Posted: 22 April 2008 at 8:34pm

Now I don't know how I'm feeling, excited and nervous. I really wanted baby to come early but was hoping she would decide for herself.
Hopefully I'll find out tomorrow for sure whats going to happen.
At least I know I don't have long now
Thanks for sharing your stories, its very reasuring to know your babies all turned out healthy.
]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:34:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363489&title=growth-restriction#363489 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363448&title=growth-restriction#363448 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 16576
Posted: 22 April 2008 at 8:08pm

mum2emj wrote: i was induced at 39 weeks due to high bp but bubs was really small at 5lb 15oz was induced because it was the best thing for both me and bubs and she grew really well on the outside

i had an elective c/s at 39wks and jack was 5lb 12oz. he was always on the bottom percentile for both height and weight, but from about 2.5yrs he jumped up to 50th.

not quite the same situation, but i'm sure bubs will be fine and will grow beautifully on the outside i agree they will most likely induce you if bubs is in a good position.....how exciting, good luck!
]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:08:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363448&title=growth-restriction#363448 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363427&title=growth-restriction#363427 Author: tishy
Subject: 16576
Posted: 22 April 2008 at 7:58pm

I had twins at 35+4 due to one of them being small. I had a c-section as she was the second twin and breech.

She was 1.6kgs when born and is coming along beautifully.]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:58:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363427&title=growth-restriction#363427 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363398&title=growth-restriction#363398 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 16576
Posted: 22 April 2008 at 7:32pm

I had Rowan at just under 38 weeks due to growth restriction. She was in the bottom percentile and born at 2.5 kg but she fattened up beautifully outside (as you can see in the ticker).

I think you would probably be induced if presentation etc is ok.

You may have a few more scans for monitoring but I would say that you'll have your baby in your arms very soon! Congratulations! ]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:32:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363398&title=growth-restriction#363398 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363317&title=growth-restriction#363317 Author: mum2emj
Subject: 16576
Posted: 22 April 2008 at 6:19pm

i was induced at 39 weeks due to high bp but bubs was really small at 5lb 15oz was induced because it was the best thing for both me and bubs and she grew really well on the outside ]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:19:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363317&title=growth-restriction#363317 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363246&title=growth-restriction#363246 Author: Roksana
Subject: 16576
Posted: 22 April 2008 at 5:04pm

they most probably induce you unless they think that would be harmful to the baby, then they will do a elective c section.

I didnt have this but had a friend who did and her bub is just fine!!]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:04:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363246&title=growth-restriction#363246 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16576&PID=363223&title=growth-restriction#363223 Author: MelandBri
Subject: 16576
Posted: 22 April 2008 at 4:46pm

I have just found out that my baby isn't growing as adequately as she should be and am now having to have regular monitoring.
I'm really annoyed they have only decided this as I had my scan nearly 2 weeks ago. And they have finally decided that there could be a problem.

Has anyone else been in this situation or had a baby with growth restriction?
My MW did say that they probably won't let me go past my due date, but does that mean having to have a c/section or being induced?

I guess I'll find out more when I see my MW tomorrow and I'm having ctg done but I'd like to hear of others who have experienced this.

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