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Jessipaz - 03:17pm May 10, 2012 EST

I am currently 37 weeks pregnant and my daughter is weighing between 3lbs 6oz to 3lbs 12oz (depending on who does the growth ultrasound and where it is done). The cause of my baby girl being so small is unknown. I have been going in for a many tests weekly, including dopplers, non stress tests, L2 ultra sounds and growth. Thankfully, all my tests have been perfect. But still, my daughter continues to grow at half the rate she is supposed to be. I feel so helpless and only want to make sure she is healthy in all ways. What can I do to help her gain more weight??



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lvazquez - May 12, 2012 12:31 am (#5 Total: 6)  

Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping)  

Welcome to SHARE. I'm sorry that you are facing some unknowns right now. I know that can't be easy. You're at the finishing line and I hope that more answers will reveal themselves soon after you deliver. I know it's scary, but stay positive and ask away those questions.

Thinking of you,

Lindsay

NathansMom13 - May 13, 2012 11:20 pm (#6 Total: 6)  

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Hi and welcome to Share. I am so sorry that your pregnancy has hit a speed bump and things aren't going as planned. I hope you and your doctors are able to work together to help your daughter gain as much weight as possible before birth. Please know we are all here for you.
Laura



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