Oh mama, I totally understand the anxiety you're feeling right now, it's such a worrying time when the numbers don't look the way you expect. From what I've heard from other mums who went through similar situations, the doctors usually prefer to wait and monitor closely, but if growth seems to plateau or there are placental concerns, inducing at 37 weeks is considered quite safe and the baby generally does well, my neighbour actually went through this and her little one came at 37 weeks, went home within a few days without needing NICU time. The 2.5kg target at 37 weeks is a reasonable benchmark, but some babies do come in a little lighter and still feed and grow well outside the womb. That said, there's a genuine trade-off to weigh, continuing the pregnancy gives more growth time, but if the placenta isn't supporting the baby efficiently anymore, staying in longer doesn't always mean growing better. This really is one of those decisions where your own OB's assessment matters most, so do press them for the full picture on your baby's specific growth curve and placental function before deciding.