Measuring small- 35 weeks, Dr wants me to eat, eat, eat!

I've posted before about my weight loss on here. SO im not so worried now about my weight.. I'm slowly gaining, still not back to my original pre-prego weight of 185. I think i'm at 177 now at 35 weeks.

Today I measured 2 weeks behind in growth. Also had an ultrasound 2 weeks ago, possible IUGR. (intrauterine growth restriction?) Another ultrasound in 2 weeks to double check, since the last one was done by our local tech school, not my Dr.. (I Volenteered as a model for their sonography class, and now look what happens!)

My Dr. has ordered me to eat & eat! (I say, I am! I am!) She wants me to switch out my powerade one to regular, switch crystal light to something with calories.. eat high calorie meals and as much sugar-laiden items as possible for snacks in betweeen (without making myself sick/dump) I'm fortunate that Candy in itself doesnt make me dump, but certain things.. (vanilla ice cream, valentine's chocolates, cinnamon rolls) do! and i feel sick for like 30-60 min after eating those things. but I can much on jolly ranchers, gummy bears, fruit snacks all day long and be fine. NOT that I do... but lately, i've been craving some candies.

but how messed up is this? I mean, for YEARS i've dieted.. restricted myself. then had RNY.. and really watched what I ate.. lost the weight. RETRAINED MY MIND as to what is OK for me to eat, and what isnt! and now.... I feel like I am undoing all of this. But its for the baby...

anyone have advise. words. anything. Im lost. I'm eating, but I'm lost as to what to do, how to feel. I'm also worried about my little Gracie (baby). ANy suggestions on high calorie foods that wont make me just feel like a blob for the next 5 weeks??

thanks much everyone, this board is fantastic!

Personal opinion- (obviously not a DR).  I wouldn't eat things that go against RNY rules in general (bad habits are easy to acquire and hard to break).  I would eat healthy meals and snack, maybe a bit less restrictive.  For instance who cares at this point if its egg whites or eggs, turkey sausage or regular, low fat cheese or regular.  Go for the things that will add more fat and calories right now...but I wouldn't go crazy.  I don't know a lot about IUGR but I didn't think it was because of what you did or didn't do...so- will any of this make a difference in her growth if IUGR is the cause?  If it wouldn't then I wouldn't- I wouldn't be jeopardizing your health as well.  Why are they so blah about finding out about the growth...sounds like they don't know whats happening and RNY is an easy blame.  I had u/s frequently because I measure a tad small and I was high risk because of my nutrition (history of 1 m/c)...none of had an actual affect on my baby- she was over 8 pounds even though they said she was small all along.  Good luck and I hope someone here is able to share their knowledge on IUGR. 

 I measured 1-2 weeks behind my entire pregnancy with my 13 month old.  I have only been measured once so far this pregnancy and I am measuring 2.5 weeks behind.  My doctor has never had any concerns.  I agree about not eating things that would make you sick due to your WLS.

I don't think you are messing up.  I have had three boys after RNY.  I only gained 10 pounds with the first, 14 with the second, and 8 with my last boy.  All of them measured small.  At birth, they were right around 5.4 and 17 inches.  There is nothing wrong with my boys either.  They are 3, 2 years and 7 months.  Don't go eating unhealthy, what you eat, your baby eats.  I was getting u/s twice a wee****il they were born.  They were all just fine but small.  They are healthy now and eat pretty good but still small.  they are not even on the doctors charts. lol  He's not worried about them either.  My doctor was just fine with my low weight gain and how the boys did before and after birth.  I have had a blast have small babies, my 7 month old just got into 3-6 months clothing. lol   He eats all the time too.  I say dont worry.  Eat healthy, and enjoy the watching your baby each u/s visit. I did.  But I'm not a doctor, this is just what I went through with all three boys.  Good luck.

Thanks, that makes me feel better. but wow, 5 lbs is small... after my ultrasound in 2 weeks I may have to go buy some premie clothes just to be ready.. I felt like crap yesterday, even not just eating candy either, just not eating my noraml snacks of lots of fruit! thats all i want right now.. and to replace my berries with fritos or teddy grahams makes me sad. Yes, i want baby to have all the good nutrition, and like my first daughter, i know that what I eat, they eat and end up liking later! My daughter LOVES all fruit- i was the same way during my first pregnancy (8 years ago) I ate nothing but fruit I think for a whoel semester, but she will gladly choose an apple or other fruit over another snack!

My bariatric surgeon says 5 or 6 pounds is totally normal for a post-WLS full-term baby.  He has been doing surgery since the '60s and knows what he's talking about. 

My belly never measured over 37 weeks and I gave birth a day before 41 weeks.  My son also measured in the 21st percentile at 27 weeks, but when he was born he was 7 pounds 9.5 ounces.  I ate like a horse, especially in the last trimester.  As long as your baby's not growth restricted, which is different than just being small, it's nothing to worry about.