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[quote=Anonymous]I had an unscheduled ultrasound today. Went in for the glucose testing but dr decided it had been too long since my last u/s so squeezed me in for a quick one to check baby's growth. I should preface this with a few things: in 27.5 weeks along and have only gained 5 pounds (normal BMI to start), had a miscarriage last year, I'm 39 and my initial blood report at 10 weeks showed some concern for restricted fetal growth towards the end of my pregnancy. All  U/s tech says my fluid is really low AND the baby is measuring very small. Measuring 2 pounds and 2 ounces and should be measuring 3 + pounds.

Naturally I freak out. For the next 15 min while I wait for the doc to tell me about the results, I'm consulting dr Google about all this. Interestingly, everything I read says average fetal weight at 27 weeks is 2 pounds.  Hmmmmm.

Eventually the doctor comes by and says everything is spot on, baby is measuring great etc. I specifically ask about fluid and he says it's fine. I ask about baby's weight and he says weight is right on target. Didn't get a chance to discuss much else but felt relieved. Also very annoyed.

Why the hell would an u/s tech say such false stuff? And why would she offer an opinion that was completely off? Should I say something to the practice? Or should I leave things as they are? I've been with this practice for 5+ years and 3 pregnancies so they know me. I've had this tech do weird stuff before - perhaps retirement should be in her near future.

Thoughts?

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