more cm. than weeks pregnant

[JaneGoldy]

Hi,
  I'm 24 weeks pregnant and 29 cm. Should I be concerned?

[JaneGoldy]

I'm not offended and I understand your concern. I just realized that I hadn't made it very clear. Obviously there are plenty of ignorant people who need to become knowledgeable if they're having children. My life pretty much revolves around my children and what's best for them. I just try to go natural as much as possible.  Thanks anyway for caring.

[Ashelen]

Ahh I understand. No I don't think you're being irresponsible either. I completely agree with your choice to a home birth, but I was thinking you weren't seeing a professional at all and you'd be amazed how many women we get here who just don't realize the necessity of prenatal care. So no offense intended and I am glad you are choosing your birth your way with a midwife...how exciting! I hope you understand where I was coming from and aren't offended, I just have to try give people knowledge that they may not have and sometimes it comes off harshly lol.

[JaneGoldy]

Yeah, we were thinking to give it another couple weeks and see what my measurements are then. If I'm still growing at the same rate (7 cm. last month, 8 cm. month before that) than we'll probably seriously consider an ultrasound. Funny thing is that I've been real careful about my diet. Since it seems like I do have big babies to begin with. So I try to eat more nutritious and less fat and hardly any sweets. Anyway, just a little ironic that I could still be growing so fast. Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

[chantal21]

Seeing a midwife when you are a low risk patient is just as good as seeing a doctor. I've seen a midwife with all 3 of my pregnancies, and with my 2nd had pre-term labor issues and saw my midwife along with an OB. I still was able to deliver with my midwife in the end. You are not being irresponsible at all. I figured since you said you don't see a doctor, that you were seeing a midwife. :)
The only way to tell if it's twins is by ultrasound. The fact that you are measuring so far ahead (even though it really doesn't mean much) it could be a good idea just to get a scan to see.

[JaneGoldy]

Thanks everyone for your comments. I'm sorry I didn't make it clear. I do see a midwife and she will be coming to the house when I have the baby. So I don't think I'm being irresponsible. My mother did it seven times. I did see a doctor at 13 weeks and will go back to him if I have greater concern. Just thought I'd mention it on here to see what people thought. So far we've only heard one heartbeat. Is it possible that it might be twins though? Hubby and I would be so happy. (Even though it's a lot of work.)

[chantal21]

At certain points in my pregnancy, I seem to measure ahead and usually as it gets closer to delivery time I measure 3-4 weeks ahead of how many weeks I really am. My 1st was 2 weeks early and 8lbs 4oz and my second was almost a month early at 7lbs 2oz...I can't imagine if I had actually made it to my due date how big my boys would have been! lol Nice to hear you plan on a homebirth. I see a midwife and actually deliver at her house in her birthing room. It's a wonderful thing when you can do it! Good luck with everything! :) BTW, I am almost 25 weeks, so we are very close! :)

[beanxx]

I always measured ahead and mines was 8lbs 15oz congrats by the way lol i was 2 weeks late

[Ashelen]

sorry I meant to say absolutely vital to be seen by a medical expert - midwife or OB, your choice...but it is irresponsible not to receive prenatal care no matter what your delivery plans are.

[Ashelen]

I want to mention - it's absolutely awesome that you're going to do a home birth. However. you should still receive regular medical care from an OB or a midwife, if that is your preference. a midwife will still support your choice for a home birth, but it is absolutely VITAL that you are regularly seen by a doctor to ensure that no complications that could endanger the life of yourself or very importantly your child arise.

to answer your question, it's no big deal. my belly always measured ahead and both my kids were 7lbers born right around their due dates.

[beanxx]

do you mean 29 cm from pubic bone to the top of your bump? coz if you do mean that, thats actually quite good and normal..am sure the measurements taken are similar to your gestation so if 30 wks hink the measurements are bout 30 cm or near x

[JaneGoldy]

Thanks for your response. I don't make regular visits to the doctor. I plan on having this baby at home as I did with my other two. I was always a little ahead with them but the most was like 2 cm. My first was a week early and 9 lbs. My second was a day late and 9 1/2 lbs. Anyway, not that overly concerned just a little curious if anyone had thoughts on it.

[JoyRenee]

Did your doctor seem concerned? Honestly these measurements don't tell you much. Every woman carries differently and every uterus is different. If your uterus is tilted you may get a much larger or much smaller number, for example. However if you or your doctor is concerned a sonogram never hurts! I'd get things checked out for peace of mind. Most women have numbers that are "off" for their gestation.