97th percentile

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Hi all

I’ve just had my growth scan at 32 weeks and 3 days and baby boy is measuring at the 97th percentile - I think it’s the abdominal circumference.

The hospital wants me to test for gestational diabetes.

I’m so worried about this. All of my urine tests have not had any glucose in it. I’m not overweight and eat relatively well (although maybe too much fruit).

Is there any chance this is just a big baby, or is the likelihood with the measurements that it’s GD?

I know no one can say for sure, but just wanted to hear any other stories.

Thanks very much

DS measured 97 percentile consistently. They said just big baby but did test for GD at around that time just to be sure. No GD and baby born over 9lb. Probably nothing to worry about. I know nobody was genuinely worried about it with me, was literally just to rule it out.

Forgot to add mine was also abdominal circumference

Thanks @serafinarose, so helpful to hear. I’m hoping that’s the case, as my husband was a massive baby when born. It’s all just so stressful as the consultant was very much you need a test asap. Not sure if it’s because I’m over 32 weeks, but we shall see.