I had my first measurement taken today and the doc said I'm measuring about 2-3 weeks ahead. This is just by measuring the outside of my belly. What exactly does this mean? I was never ahead with my daughter so this is new to me.
2007-11-05 13:09:08 · 9 answers · asked by Tootiefrootie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
an external measurement can be off for all kinds of different reasons. you could have a bit more fluid filling out your uterus or even a full bladder will push your uterus upward. Its nothing to worry about unless it gets worse
2007-11-05 13:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by Megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's why you do not go by belly measurements, especially with a second or third child. Those tissues stretch out very readily after the first baby, frankly, I'd find another ob gyn, if he thought that measuring your belly meant anything.
2007-11-05 13:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not worry about it. I measured "big" too and my daughter weighed 7lb 6oz. My doctor was telling me that I was going to have a big baby and even ordered another ultrasound.
Everyones different-doctors dont know everything.
2007-11-05 13:13:26 · answer #3 · answered by ♥GinaBeena♥™ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have you had a ultrasound yet? it could be twins or just a big baby my baby's are close to 10 pounds and i always measure bigger than what i am.
2007-11-05 13:15:03 · answer #4 · answered by Manda P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is NORMAL to measure larger when you have had a baby already, he should have explained this....its like the uterus just knows what to do and grows quicker, closer to term it will be more exact....good luck on your baby! and quit worrying mama...everything is gonna be fine!
2007-11-05 13:12:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well this could mean that your dates are wrong and that you might be going to have the baby ear illy than expected i could be wrong there for you might want to ask your doctor about this question i hope things well for you things were different when i had my baby and i was all ways asking questions about what the doctors where saying to me if you have questions then you should ask when you are there
2007-11-05 13:24:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely you're going to have a big baby,that's all.
2007-11-05 13:13:56 · answer #7 · answered by dccuttie75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your further along then you think, or there's more than one.
2007-11-05 13:15:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on twins!!
2007-11-05 13:11:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋