31 weeks, fundus @ 32 weeks.

[AmberLynn]

Does this just mean he's growing well? Or that my EDD is pushed up? Dr didnt say anything really... just that I was measuring at a very complete 32 weeks.

Anyone have experience with this?

[Kim Allen]

yes I would like to know as well because I am 31 weeks measuring 34 weeks

[Mamabeakley]

It means . . . NOTHING!

The measurements are averages, and vary from person to person and pregnancy to pregnancy and week to week. Basically, if you stop getting bigger at some point, that can be (but isn't necessarily) an indicator of a problem. Babies, in utero as out, grow in spurts sometimes, so it might easily mean your baby - or your uterus - had a growth spurt. Or is hanging out up high. Or you were especially well hydrated that day.

I believe measuring significantly ahead (like 5 - 6 weeks) might trigger some further investigation by an OB or MW, but one week off - or 3 like Kim - is not much to get too excited about. I'm interested to see what I'll measure end of this week - I was measuring 27 at 24 weeks, but suspect I'll be right on again this time at 29/30 weeks.

[iggaboo]

I've been measuring about 3 weeks ahead for most of this pregnancy. I had another ultrasound last week at 30 weeks and everything looks great. I'm not worried about it.

[texaspeach]

it doesn't mean a thing. +1 cm is within the range of normal. At 25w, I was measuring 28cm, this month at 28w, I'm measuring 29cm. +3 is at the upper edge of normal limits. If you consistently measure larger or smaller than dates, they'll want to do an u/s to rule out extra/too little amniotic fluid or growth restriction, or other issues. Most of the time it's just a growth spurt or the way the baby is laying, or variation because someone different measured you.

[spiritedmama]

yep, through the last 2 pregnancies I always measured between 1 and 3 ahead. They just happened to be 9 pound babies. 1 was born 2 1/2 weeks late and the other was born on the due date...This time, I am measuring about 1 to 2 ahead. It isn't really an indicator of anything.

[mamatoady]

I just learned it means nothing at all, lol. I went to an OB (though planning a homebirth) and she measured me at 36 (I'm 30w3d) and I went in for an ultrasound and they said I was measuring at 32 weeks for everything and it all looked great--very healthy!...

Sometimes I think it makes a difference on where on your pubic bone they put the tape (I can feel it's different sometimes) With my daughter and son, I measured one week ahead for the entire pregnancies.

Sarah

[ohiomommy1122]

I'm measuring 4 weeks ahead not concerned, its not an exact science just a guestimate

[Scarlet_Redhead]

I have been measuring 2cm above my week all pregnancy too. I think that it is just cuz I had a bit of 'fluff' on my belly before I got pregnant. That fat just didn't disapear! So, it has to be part of the measurements too. I think the big factor is if you are consistantly measuring 2 (or whatever) ahead vs. a big jump in a month.