Belly measuring small

[Cece64202]

I'm 35 a little over week. And at my appt today I measured 33. I've been measuring behind 2 weeks for the last month or 2. So I was sent in for an u/s and my report says I'm only one day different from my lmp. So he's growing on time. Why would my belly measure small but ultrasound be right on? Which do you think is more reliable at this stage in my pregnancy?  

[Majikat]

When my belly was measuring low in my pregnancy it was due to low amniotic fluid

[Cece64202]

Yeah I think you are right. I'm working 40hrs a week and am on my feet most of that time. So by the time I get home I'm drained!! Labor has me sooo nervous tho. My gf just had a baby and went through h***. so it's got me scared.

[Clysta]

I believe it is. I know I've had it for weeks. (Not actually sure when it started. I just know it's been a looong time) Try to find positions that are comfortable and help to relieve the pain. Or you could try baths or a shower. They work wonders for me personally, so I've been taking them every night. As for being weak and tired, I think that's normal too. It takes forever to get anything done, and I'm exhausted almost all the time. It *****, but it doesn't last forever. Only a few weeks to go. Just gotta keep telling yourself that. :)

[Cece64202]

Sept 29th. I'm starting to feel like I could have him any tho. I think it's just cuz I've had it so easy and now I'm starting to get weak and tired and uncomfortable. And been getting pains in my pelvic area. Which doc said is normal... Right?

[Clysta]

Sept 16th. Yourself?

[Cece64202]

Yeah I was really worried but says he's measuring one day different and weighs 5lbs. When are you due?

[Clysta]

Sounds like mine. I lost 25+ pounds over the course of my entire pregnancy and finally put some on at the very end. (Though I'm starting to lose it again) and have been "small" since the beginning. As long as the ultrasound looked fine, and baby is showing proper growth it should be ok.

[Cece64202]

She was at first cuz I was not gaining any weight but in fact losing some. I had my u/s everything is normal and I've been packing on about 3lbs every 2 weeks. But my measurmenrs have still been off.

[Clysta]

It's quite normal. It's why the belly measurements aren't used by all doctors anymore because they're unreliable. I'm 37 weeks and I'm measuring at 34. There are a lot of reasons it could be off. Try not to stress about it. If the ultrasound looked fine then you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

[Shayne1989]

i would think the ultrasound is more reliable then a belly measurement, some woman's bellies dont get very big and have perfecty healthy babies. did your dr seem worried about it?