36 weeks with a 4lb baby and being induced?

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36 weeks, but baby is measuring 33 weeks.
Shes about 4lbs 12 oz so almost 5lbs. (My first born was 5lbs 4oz full term) so i wasnt completely shocked when they said this baby is also on the small side.
But this time they said because shes measuring small, she has a better chance of growing more outside of the womb. He said in the next two weeks if i havent already gone into labor, i need to be induced some time around June 9th (I'm due June 21st) and that it would be the best to have her around June 9th because he doesnt want to keep her in any longer and her possibly not be able to grow or something. 
Im worried being induced 2 weeks early. Are they going to want to keep her in the hospital? My family is worried they'll want to keep her in for about a week and that I'll just have to go to the hospital to visit her. Thats the last thing i want is to be away from my newborn even if it is for a few hours... or overnight. I dont think i could do it. I dont know if i even have any other options though..

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My baby was measuring 4lbs 15oz at 36 weeks. I delivered him at 36 weeks 3 days due to developing preeclampsia. He weighed 5lbs 1oz. I delivered him last week Friday on 5/20. He was due 6/14. He's been in nicu since day 1. He's Doing great but had some blood sugar issues (too low) but that's since been regulated. And now his only issue is a meconium plug. He had issues passing the poop! He's had some great poops the last few days but he still has a small blockage. Once that passes, he should be in the clear to come home. He is strictly on Breast milk now (they had him on a nutrient IV). Don't worry if your baby has to stay a little longer. The baby will be in good hands. It was SO hard the first 3 days/ I cried every day and every time I had to leave him. But now I am just grateful to get a little sleep, he's on a feeding schedule, I pump every 3 hours for him and I visit him every day. Tomorrow he will be 1 week old. 💙

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I had my baby at 36 weeks exactly due to preeclampsia and IUGR. I had two steroid shots to help prepare her lungs. She was 4lbs 10oz. She went to the NICU for needing pressure to keep her lungs open. She was on a CPAP machine for 2.5 days but then developed jaundice so had to stay for 2 more days. I had a c section, and was discharged two days after having her, but my hospital does something called "rooming in." This is where they allow you to stay in a postpartum room after you're discharged but the baby hasn't been if you're breastfeeding so that you don't have to travel to and from the hospital. It's free, but you don't get nurses care or laundry services (sheets and towels). You can room in for up to 72 hours. After the 72 hours, you can no longer stay at the hospital. But let me tell you, that was a godsend to be able to stay at the hospital those two extra days to be able to breastfeed her easily. Maybe ask your hospital if they have a program like this. My hospital is all about breastfeeding and being a "bottle free" facility (unless you ask for them). Best of luck!

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I had my first at 35 weeks and he had to stay in NICU for a week, I went home without my baby. It was very hard I cried the whole way home... I kept a picture of him by my side at bedtime. But the good thing is that you are aloud to call them in the middle of the night to check on them, then in the am I just got up and went there. You will be ok it's hard but you want the best for baby better them there and getting the treatment they need then coming home and something happening. But you know that. Keep your head up.

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My son was born 10 days early so almost 2 weeks.... but bc I was term, we both went home just as any other newborn and mommy. However,  because she is so small if they are afraid of any health issues they may want to keep your little one longer. But it won't be because you delivered two weeks early.

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At our hospital they seem to let you take them home as soon as they pass 4lb mark. 
My friend had twins at 31 Weeks, one was only 1.7lbs when born. Just under 3 weeks in the nicu and he was over 4lbs and home with his brother. 😍

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Long as your baby can breathe well and can eat, she should be fine. 36 weeks and on is considered a "safe zone".

I'm 37 and some change, and my staff is considering induction because my bub is measuring small too. Whatever is healthiest for the baby is best :)

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They told me I was measuring two weeks behind and was talking induction but I refused it. I'm 4"11 and my husband is 5"8. They told me that all of our sons organs and everything was fine and I know that those ultrasound machines are not accurate so I personally am protecting my son and letting him cook in their as long as he wants. They told my cousin the same thing and she had her baby naturally without induction and the baby came out just fine. Some women just have small babies that's all. But to each is own...do what you feel is best.

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I was told my baby was measuring small and had a special ultrasound ordered to check on baby and they sent me to the hospital I was 36 weeks and my baby was measuring 32 weeks....they did have to keep her in the nicu but she was a lot smaller than ur baby she was 3lb 12oz....she only had to be there for 6 days which wasn't to bad..but just trust where ever she or he has to be its for the best! Praying all is well for you and baby

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i was induced for the same thing with my first at 36 weeks and she was 4lbs 13oz and my second came at 38 weeks at 5lbs 12oz. and i am going through the same thing with my third now.. some people just make small babies but its always better to be safe!

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My doctor told me most 4 ponders go right home as long as the can breath on there own they will take my girls at 37 weeks now 24 weeks

36 weeks with a 4lb baby and being induced?

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