Experience with IUGR?

Question

Hey Ladies. I was given an IUGR diagnosis on Wednesday at 36w+3. Baby was measuring at 4.9lbs via ultrasound- the exact same measurement they gave me at my 34 week appointment. I had a BPP on Friday and they gave her an 8/8 score. I am set to be induced on Monday at exactly 37 weeks. I’m so absolutely terrified. I feel like this all happened so fast, I’ve tried researching risks and/or concerns with iugr babies- and it’s quite scary. Has anybody else been through this? What should I know? What was your experience?

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I’ve been through it twice, my twins (now 11) and my son (almost 4 months) they were very tiny when they were born and had a hard time trying to latch but did better with formula. No nicu time and no other issues other than trying to breastfeed.

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Hi there! Yes, I went through it. I was induced at 37.5 and had my girl at exactly 38 weeks. She was perfect. She weighed 4lb 13oz and had no NICU time. I am a Nicu nurse. So I did everything in my power to make sure she didn't go there. So I fed formula right away. After attempting the breast, because they were going to be checking her sugars since she was little. All were good. Her bilirubin was elevated when we left so I had follow ups. So I just kept making sure she eat good because that helps it go down. I didn't have any health issues that would have caused the IUGR so it was super scary. I googled way too much and let my NICU experience get the best of me. Luckily it all turned out great. She is 9.5 months now and meeting all developmental milestones perfectly. She weighs 16lb and even though it's less than a lot of other babies her age, the doctors are happy she is following her growth curve. I'll post her birth pic and one now. Good luck with everything! Let me know if you have other questions.

Experience with IUGR?

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