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Q: Intra Uterine Growth Retardation - Gracie Has Stopped Growing!
asked by: pixma on November 29th, 2007
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Just came home from my doctors appointment.

My doctor says that i have Intra Uterine Growth Retardation. scared

She has stopped growing so i have to be induced!!!! Shocked Her heart beat is still strong, still very active but she will just be a little on the small side!!

i will be 27 weeks and 5 days when i go into hospital. Hopefully by the 10th december Gracie will be here with us.

Just thought you all might want to know!!

shar
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musikmaker
replied on November 29th, 2007
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I hope they are giving her steriods or something. I thought that you were further along than that.

Good luck and I will be praying for her and you.
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fairytale007
replied on November 29th, 2007
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I was thinking the same thing...I thought you were due end of December? Maybe I'm confused. Hope everything goes well and you'll be in my thoughts.
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jessesgirl
replied on November 29th, 2007
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I hope everything goes well. I have a friend how delivered at 27 weeks. Two years later her son is healthy and happy.
You'll get through this.
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pixma
replied on November 29th, 2007
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oh oops!! i will be 37 weeks and 5 days!! Sorry i'mnot thinking straight at the moment!! I know its totally out of my hands but i just wish there was something i could do to help her start growing again!!*sigh*
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fairytale007
replied on November 29th, 2007
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Phew...I was about to say...."I could've sworn you were due soon!". She'll be here soon and hopefully there's something they can do to help your baby girl. Smile (((hugs)))
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x0x011
replied on November 29th, 2007
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Induction would be the safest decision in this situation.. No worries and best of luck!
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Bridget
replied on November 29th, 2007
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good luck! i'm sure she'll be fine!

i think that's what happened with zanny. her baby stopped growing and she was induced. i'm pretty sure that jenny was perfectly healthy when she was born, just tiny.
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musikmaker
replied on November 29th, 2007
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Okay, I can breathe easy now. Everything will be great. I am so excited for you!
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number game
replied on November 29th, 2007
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good luck to you and her both! How much are they estimating her weight to be?
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pixma
replied on November 29th, 2007
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i'm abit of a stress head so i'm trying to stay calm. Stephen is surprising excited that he will get to see her earlier than expected! still concerned of course but excited!! Me?....i'm totally beside myself.

doc estimates that she will be in the 5 pound area.

Thank you all for your well wishes!! i'm sure she will be just fine! Smile
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monkeygirl22
replied on November 29th, 2007
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Good luck! I'm sure everything will be fine!
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Proudmommy13601
replied on November 29th, 2007
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Good luck, I hope everything goes well, I was induced at 37w 5d and my son was Very healthy!!!
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pixma
replied on November 29th, 2007
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Proudmommy13601 wrote:
Good luck, I hope everything goes well, I was induced at 37w 5d and my son was Very healthy!!!


Well that gives me some hope!! Smile Thank you!!
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AyaMiyaki
replied on November 29th, 2007
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Poor little Gracie! Jenny stopped growing and Zanny was induced - she was a teeny little thing, but healthy! I'm sure everything will be fine. Please keep us updated!
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CaNdItAs CrAzY LaNd
replied on November 30th, 2007
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my prayers for you and gracie
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pixma
replied on November 30th, 2007
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Thank you very much!!

I will most definatley keep you all posted.

Holy crap!!! in 10 days i'm going to be a mum!!!!!!
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Shanyan
replied on November 30th, 2007
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Good luck....I am sure that everything will be fine. She may be tiny but I bet that she will be nice and healthy Smile

10 days....woohoo we get to see more baby pics yay!!!!!
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Jennb
replied on November 30th, 2007
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Don't stress too much. My water broke at 35 weeks and my baby was born 4lbs 10oz. He was tiny but healthy. He actually went home with me because there was no need to keep him longer. Good luck and congratulations
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cln1812
replied on November 30th, 2007
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Poor little Gracie...Whew! At least you will be in your 37th week...27 weeks is just really early to be born.
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