Hi,
Am currently 31+3, diagnosed with early onset IUGR (cause unknown) at 21(ish) weeks.
Since then have have regular scans where baby has frequently gone below the 5th centile. She went to the 7th once but then tailed off again! Today we had another scan and baby has now gone below the 4th. Her femur and HC are measuring fine but her abdomen and her weight are below the 4th.
Today they gave me steroids and we have to go back tomorrow for the second lot along with a CTG. We then have to have another CGT and meeting with the consultant to check blood flow on Monday. They are rescanning again in 1 week to reassess delivery etc. They said they could deliver today but won't as blood flow and her movements are very good.
I am desperate for her to go at least a couple more weeks preferably 35/36??
Has anyone had any experience of something similar? I'm so frightened that she will be this early and she will have serious difficulties (breathing/feeding etc).
Also the thought of her being in hospital for a long time and me having to leave her (i have a DS) is making me feel so sick!
Sorry for the essay... thank you for reading and listening to me vent!
thanks in advance!
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owlsandbadgers · 22/05/2015 19:31
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