not as big?

[mandab123]

I'm not growing very much. I'm 23 weeks and still not growing a lot. This is my 3rd baby but I feel like I'm so much smaller this time. When does the weight really begin to come on? My baby did measure small last u/s by 11 days. Does my size have to do with his? Or his have to do with mine more? I'm concerned about him.

[Ashelen]

Just different babies, different placentas, different fluid levels, no worries. If baby is measuring in reasonable target (11 days is reasonable), external size means nothing. I had a friend who barely showed and looked 3 months pregnant when she delivered a healthy baby girl. Your size won't affect him unless you aren't getting proper nutrition and therefore he may have stunted growth. But the average pregnant woman, even vomiting pregnant woman, will have sufficient nutrition for a growing baby. He may just be a little thing.

Also, I showed the least with my fourth baby!

[1sttimeparent]

Yeah me too, people tell me I don't look like due so soon
I messaged 4cm less, doc sent me for an ultrasound and it was ok
Have an appt tomorrow, hopefully everything is well

[mandab123]

My last scan showed he was small. I go back the first for another so I'm hoping he has grown

[lucyalexis]

I've been small all the way through. I have 13 days left and everyone tells me I don't look full term..last measurements I was 3cm under but went for a scan and the baby was measuring fine. I've got a midwife appointment in two hours so I'm hoping for some reassurance from her today when I hear the heart beat again. Baby is very active all the time which is nice xx