So excited that I really only have 8 weeks left. And if we go by what the doctors are saying then it is less than that. I am feeling okay for the most part. My main complaint right now is that it is hard to get comfortable which makes sleeping difficult. I also am still very moody and emotional. And cravings are getting annoying at this point. I never have in the house what I decide at the last minute I want to eat! I am sure Matt hates running around to find what I want to eat. And I know he hates it when I change my mind. This past Saturday evening it took me about 40 minutes to decide where we were going for dinner, and 6 places had been "likely choices" until I changed my mind again. But he is so wonderful to me during this crazy time. Last Wednesday night I was going to die if I did not get a slice of cake. Matt went out to pick up a red velvet cake (one of my favorites) and he came home with flowers for me as well! And the flowers still look nice!
This past Friday I started having contractions. My doctor's appointment was scheduled for yesterday (Monday) morning, so not much was done for me. I was put on bedrest for the weekend. They told me that on Monday the doctor would figure out what is the best choice for me. The doctor checked me out and said that my cervix is starting to soften which means I will start dilating soon. His best guess was that I should start dilating within a couple weeks. But he assured me that just because I may start dilating in a couple weeks, it does not mean Josh will be here in a couple weeks. He said it could take more than three weeks for me to fully dilate. He did a test for pre-term labor which would show if Josh would make an entrance within the next two weeks. The test came back negative so Josh should not come within two weeks.
The doctor noticed I have some of the symptoms for developing preeclampsia and am at pretty high risk for it right now. We are going to watch for that. If I were to get that, they would have to deliver me soon. Basically, for now, I just have to take it easy. I was put on a minor form of bedrest. I need to keep my feet propped up and drink plenty of fluids. I am not supposed to do any unnecessary moving. The doctor doesn't want me doing housework that requires a lot of moving or standing. So basically, I can fold laundry. And no standing over the stove to cook. So easy dinners are in our future. Thank God that Matt is being so wonderful with all of this.
I go back to the OB in two weeks. They will check to see if I have dilated any and if preeclampsia is present. If I have dilated a lot then I will be put on real bedrest. They will also get another ultrasound to see if Josh has grown much. He was on the small side last time. Plus, in this ultrasound they will be able to see his lungs. It will give them an idea of how early they would be comfortable inducing me. It is looking like more and more that I will be induced. I will definitely be induced if I develop preeclampsia or if I have another bladder infection. We will know more in two weeks. All I know now is that I have a baby who is anxious to come into this world. It scared me there for awhile to think that I could have a baby around my birthday. I do not want Josh to make his entrance as my birthday present! More realistically is that he will be here by or around Thanksgiving. I will update more in two weeks after my appointment, if not sooner.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Ultrasound 2 days ago
Matt and I went to the doctor on Tuesday. I was scheduled for an ultrasound to see how big the baby was. I was excited to see Josh. Matt and I went back for our ultrasound first. The tech said everything looks good right now. Josh is a little on the tiny side. He currently weighs two and a half pounds. The tech said most babies at this stage are 3 - 3 1/2 pounds, but that it is not uncommon to see a baby who is two pounds at 30 weeks or to see one that is 4 pounds at this stage. It is obvious from the ultrasound pictures that Josh is tall and skinny (thanks Dad) and that he has a large head. I thought he would have grown into his head by now. He was so cute to watch moving around on the ultrasound screen. This time instead of showing everyone his backside he decided he would cover up his face so we couldn't see him. Actually, it looked more like he had been asleep and the tech woke him up and he was rubbing his eyes. He was so active during the ultrasound. I am sure we have an active baby. I just hope when he gets here he doesn't get day and night mixed up. That would kill Matt.
After the ultrasound we saw the doctor. My weight gain is getting much better. I can gain a pound a week now, and in the past three weeks I just gained slightly over 1 pound. My blood pressure is still fine. And no bladder infection this time. My bladder infections bother them. If I have another one I know they will want me to deliver early. I talked to the doctor about my swollen feet and my sore back. He said I am stuck with them until after I deliver, but he did give me some tips. We talked about Josh's low birth weight. He said Josh is still in the 20% percentile and he looks good. The course of action is to schedule another ultrasound in four to six weeks which puts me between 34 and 36 weeks. He said if Josh is still in the 20% percentile or better than he has no concerns. He just doesn't want him to drop. I may just have a small baby (surprising, I know). Also, in 4 to 6 weeks he will be able to see the lungs and that will help him decide if I should be induced.
I gathered by listening to this doctor and by what we saw on the ultrasound regarding Josh's size, he would not be comfortable letting me deliver at 34 weeks like the other doctor said I could possibly do. He would much rather me get to at least 36. And I would rather Josh be a little bigger and his lungs be functioning properly. I do not want to leave Josh in the hospital for even a week. Just thinking about him having to be in there multiple weeks or a month kills me. I just pray that Josh continues to grow and that he may grow faster than expected. The doctor said it is a great sign that Josh is so active.
Now my appointments will be every two weeks until I reach the last 4 weeks. I go back in two weeks just to check the normal stuff and let me talk to a doctor. Then either at the appointment at 34 or the one at 36 we will see Josh again. Please keep us in your prayers. I will update more soon.
After the ultrasound we saw the doctor. My weight gain is getting much better. I can gain a pound a week now, and in the past three weeks I just gained slightly over 1 pound. My blood pressure is still fine. And no bladder infection this time. My bladder infections bother them. If I have another one I know they will want me to deliver early. I talked to the doctor about my swollen feet and my sore back. He said I am stuck with them until after I deliver, but he did give me some tips. We talked about Josh's low birth weight. He said Josh is still in the 20% percentile and he looks good. The course of action is to schedule another ultrasound in four to six weeks which puts me between 34 and 36 weeks. He said if Josh is still in the 20% percentile or better than he has no concerns. He just doesn't want him to drop. I may just have a small baby (surprising, I know). Also, in 4 to 6 weeks he will be able to see the lungs and that will help him decide if I should be induced.
I gathered by listening to this doctor and by what we saw on the ultrasound regarding Josh's size, he would not be comfortable letting me deliver at 34 weeks like the other doctor said I could possibly do. He would much rather me get to at least 36. And I would rather Josh be a little bigger and his lungs be functioning properly. I do not want to leave Josh in the hospital for even a week. Just thinking about him having to be in there multiple weeks or a month kills me. I just pray that Josh continues to grow and that he may grow faster than expected. The doctor said it is a great sign that Josh is so active.
Now my appointments will be every two weeks until I reach the last 4 weeks. I go back in two weeks just to check the normal stuff and let me talk to a doctor. Then either at the appointment at 34 or the one at 36 we will see Josh again. Please keep us in your prayers. I will update more soon.
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