Baby didn't gain much weight- sad & a little scared- Update in first post...

Guess just looking for some support, you girls are always good for that.

Well, we had the 38wk growth sono today. To recap, at 36 wks, baby was 5lbs 4oz and in 21%. they told us to wait 2 weeks & come back for another growth sono. They're not that concerned about her "weight" per se, but her body percentage. As it turns out, the baby only gained 4oz in 2 weeks = not good, and has dropped to the 10%. So, that left us with 2 options, wait and keep checking the baby 2x's a week, or do an amino to check the lungs and get her out if all is ok w/ the amnio results.
We opted for the latter, as for some reason, this baby is better off outside of me than inside.

We're going tomorrow morning for the amnio and if the results are OK, going to be admitted tomorrow night and get the cervidil inserted. I'm 1cm still and now, 50% effaced, so we're hoping that might do it and I won't need pitocin. I'm very scared to death and start crying like a big baby over the thought of pitocin. I'm not even sure I'd go through with it on Thursday if they come near me with it, I might just ask for the c/s.

We went this morning for the amnio, just waiting for the results. I'm packed and ready to go check in to the hospital!!! We're just waiting for the "green light" and check in is @ 9pm. DH and I didn't want to sit and stare at the walls and worry, so we went to go see Die Hard

I'm a little scared for the baby, but trying to be strong for her. Please keep her in your prayers....
Might be the last time we get out for a while! Good movie!!!
Thanks so much for your prayers and keeping us in your thoughts! I sooo apprecite it!!!

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just wanted to offer you my prayers

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and for you and the baby!

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stay positive and keep us posted

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Lots of hugs Michelle!! Hope all goes well - keep me up to date with everything. Make sure Pete has all of our numbers!!!

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Michelle, you know I know exactly how you feel and hope things go as you hope.

Ultimately I just hope that whatever is best for Baby D is what happens.

Here for you with lots of s

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D- I was just going to call you, but figured your little man was in bed and it was late. Sent you an e-mail- Pete has all the #'s... stand by for Thursday's announcement. (I'll really laugh if she comes out at 6 & 1/2lbs!!!- and in the 75%)

Thanks everyone! I'm just thinking of it all, and it's starting to get to me.

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Just wanted to offer some and let you know that I was born at 5 lbs. 1 oz, full-term and was completely healthy(besides the weight). My mom says that I continued to gain weight very slowly and was always in the very low percentiles, while my brother was the opposite. But I had absolutely no problems and was completely healthy. Good Luck!!

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Im sure all will be fine. Its got to be sooo hard on you. Hang in there. Stay strong. Its all gonna be ok in just a few short days.

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Best of luck tomorrow....I'll be sure to keep you & your little angel in my prayers

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Oh Michelle I will say prayers for you and your little one tonight.....

I am sure everything will be OK in the end.

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Good Luck....

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Michelle, everything is going to be FINE! You are 38 weeks? Her lungs will be FINE.

OK, I always do the "what is the worst case scenario game" so, let's see: it would a c-section and her being born two weeks early, right? That's ok!! Even if she is a skinny minny, that is OK too!

Just relax, you being stressed isn't going to help anything, last thing you needis your BP spiking.

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at my 36 week sono, my baby was weighing in at 5.7 and in the 22nd percentile, i just went for another one on Monday (i was around 40 1/2 weeks) and they estimated him at 7 lbs now, although the tech said that she thinks he may even only be in the high 6's. I really thought he would be bigger then that by now too. my husband has been figuring out how much he thought our son would be by now (based on gaining an ounce a week or whatever he used as his method) and thought at the sono our little one would at least be 7 1/2 lbs by now, but the doctors didn't seem to concerned so i am not going to worry about it. plus sometimes though sonos are WAY off, they tell you it could be up or down a pound after they give you the measurements

i also know plenty of babies who were born small or premature and are fine hang in there!!

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Thanks!

Kate- I'd rather have a c/s. I know it'll all be ok in the end. Just, no one wants to hear that their baby isn't growing and I really really didn't want to be induced.

Bayla- if baby was still in the 20's % wise, we'd be waiting... she dropped to the 10% though. My placenta is small and for some reason, this baby is not taking the nutrients it needs from me. ??? Your baby sounds good and healthy!!! The Chairman of Lenox Hill told us that if the baby was still in the 20's or above % wise, we would not need to induce. You're doing fine- except being 41wks I'm sure it's not comfortable. Aren't you going in tomorrow??? best of luck!!! Can't wait to see pics!

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Michelle, you KNOW I freaked out when they told me that Christopher was going to be small, I totally did. But she will be ok

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Posted by Phoebee

Thanks!

Kate- I'd rather have a c/s. I know it'll all be ok in the end. Just, no one wants to hear that their baby isn't growing and I really really didn't want to be induced.

Bayla- if baby was still in the 20's % wise, we'd be waiting... she dropped to the 10% though. My placenta is small and for some reason, this baby is not taking the nutrients it needs from me. ??? Your baby sounds good and healthy!!! The Chairman of Lenox Hill told us that if the baby was still in the 20's or above % wise, we would not need to induce. You're doing fine- except being 41wks I'm sure it's not comfortable. Aren't you going in tomorrow??? best of luck!!! Can't wait to see pics!

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praying that all goes well for you and baby!!

keep us posted!

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Bayla- no way did I think you were rude! Thanks though!!!!!

Thanks everyone, it is helping.
I guess a part of me is freaking out over the unknown as well.

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oh Michelle, I am so sorry you are going through such a hard time at the end of your pregnancy... I will be thinking of you and praying for your little girl... keep us updated

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Thanks- off for the amnio... didn't sleep a wink and totally bleeding from the internal. Ah and the heat, it's going to be a great day!

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