small baby need help!!!

[tstone07087]

Im 26 weeks today and my baby wiegh 1.4 lb but measures 2 weeks behind has anyone gone through the same thing.  How can I help him grow more. What did they do to help you. Waiting for every app. And only getting a lil information at a time is killing me..

[tstone07087]

Im eatting alot more protien and milk. Hoping this will help. Go for my ultrasound on Thursday.  Thanks for the advice ladies ill keep u updated on what happens.

[CountryMomToBe]

How is your protein intake? You should be consuming 80 grams of protein a day.  It's what baby needs most to grow. And 4 L of water throughout.the day.

[serotina]

I'm also measuring small my doctor said that she could be taking my husband's side of the family with being a small baby.  But strongly recommend that I rest and relax on my days off and to take it easy while I'm working.   Hopefully this helps her grow but I guess we're going to have to wait and see at the next appointment.

[LadyBeeley]

Thats strange. Your due date should be 40wks from the date of your last menstrual period. Even though I conceived on the 10th of July, my due date is 40wks from 6th of July since that was the start of my last period. To admit you to the hospital wouldnt do any good that I could see. Its not like they can pump miracle grow into your belly and force him to get fatter. Just breathe, relax and enjoy your little bundle while hes this close to you

[tstone07087]

Thank u. He measured just fine in the beginning and was told that my due date was set because of when I found out. I was also told if he gets any further behind I will have to be admitted to the hospital.

[LadyBeeley]

Theres absolutely nothing wrong so dont be worried. Odds are there was a miscalculation with your lmp and you could really be two weeks behind. Either way babies typically measure 2wks ahead or behind. You cant "make" him grow at all, he does all that at the perfect pace for him...

But to me sounds like you are really at 24wks since thats what this app says the approx weight of a baby is at 24wks and that your measurements match what mine were when I was 24wks. Relax there is NOTHING WRONG.