Belly measuring small?

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Anyone else having issues w belly / baby measuring small? I went in today for my 32-week appt and doc said my belly was small, so she had an ultrasound done. Baby boy is in 30th percentile for weight (he was 50th back at 20 weeks!) — should I be worried??? She wasn’t but of course I’m stressed 😭FTM woes. 
Any tips???

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Yes I’m 32 weeks and my baby only weighs 3 pounds so they want me to go every week to get a scan and see if she is growing. If not they said they will take her out sooner to put her in the incubator. I am too worried.

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I wouldn’t worry too much. My baby is measuring in the 7th percentile. At my 33 week growth scan she weighed 3 pounds 8 ounces. I have to go every two weeks for growth scans. She’s been growing consistently between every ultrasound so my doctor thinks she’s just going to be small. I’m only 4’ 11” and two of my sisters are 4’10” and my mom is always short. I’m not too worried because my sister had small babies too.

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Unless your Dr said it's a concern I wouldn't worry. Ultrasounds can be pounds off.

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My doctor said anywhere between the 20th percentile and 70th percentile is fine. And ultrasounds are not reliable and can be wrong +\- 2 pounds. As long as your full term baby weighs at least 5 pounds or more it’s considered fine. Baby is just small and that’s okay!