SGA and Calcified Placenta 29 weeks

[Iggy23]

Hi, I’m not sure where to start….

After three years of TTC, we were successful in falling pregnant with our IVF baby.

my journey has been filled with anxiety and fear of something going wrong and I feel like I’ve ended up manifesting some of it.

Last week, at 28 weeks, I went into MAU for reduced movement. I was monitored and all was ok but was measuring small on the fundal, so was referred to a sonographer, for a scan who confirmed she was very small and then referred me to Fetal Medicine.

The outcome of my Fetal medicine appt was confirmation she is measuring very small, below the percentile range altogether and I’m already showing signs of a calcified placenta. The consultant said I would not likely be allowed to go beyond 37 weeks, and I could need to give birth as early as 34, if not earlier due to the risks. I’m being scanned by the consultant each Monday, with CTGs every Friday to keep an eye on her progress. I know this level of monitoring is good but I’m also absolutely terrified.

Has anyone had a similar journey that can share their experiences, what to expect and any tips to prepare myself?! Im scared to buy anything for my baby in fear she doesn’t arrive 🥺. I just feel a bit paralysed with what to do.

Oh OP, bless your heart. No wonder you’re terrified.

remember stress isn’t helpful, and it may be that she’s better out early than in, but it sounds like you have an amazing medical team around you who are looking after you very well ❤️

My reasons were medically different but from 27 weeks we lived with the possibility of DD arriving early and the fear of her not arriving safely. The midwives told me just to take one day at a time and not google too much; each week she was in for felt an achievement, when it became really dangerous each day felt like an achievement.
She was born at 32 weeks in the end and had some time in SCBU but overall is healthy and happy

Thank you both for your responses. Doing what I can to keep calm and stress free.

@Rjahdhdvd such wonderful news that despite what you faced, your DD is happy and healthy ❤️