Today we had yet another little scare. I went in for my sonogram and I didn't pass a section. The 4 main things they check for are: blood flow through the cord, fluid levels, heartbeat and breathing or diaphragm. Normally everything looks okay and we pass all the tests, but today he failed the breathing part. He is needs to be using his diaphragm and today after about a 30 minute sonogram, they couldn't see him using his.
I met with my doctor and she seemed concerned. Of course, they try not to worry you, but they have to tell you everything involved. Best case, he was just not cooperating and after more testing everything would be just fine. Worst case, he would have about a week to survive. I think she has me under really close watch due to my cord insertion, I read that still born is a high risk in these types of pregnancies.
She had me go over to the Baylor downtown for a stress test and to be monitored a little closer. They had me on a monitor for a little over 20 minutes doing a stress test. The were just checking the heartbeat, listening for movements and seeing how he responds to contractions. (I was having small contractions while in there. I couldn't feel them, but they told me I was contracting.) They did another sonogram and everything looked just perfect. He weighs around 6 pounds, they could see his lungs and diaphragm moving and the fluid looked great. I was concerned that this would be something that I would have to watch daily, but they said as long as I am feeling movement, no pain and everything remains the same with me, that weekly appointments are just fine. A good reading will usually give you reassurance for a week, so I will just see her again next Monday for a sono and a check up.
Today I did the GBS testing and she checked for dilation. I am about the same I was with Reagan at this point, about 1 cm dilated: 50% effaced and -3 station. He has dropped, she could feel his head, but still room to push him up.
We are still scheduled to induce February 9th, she said 38 weeks is long enough for her. That leaves just 16 more days! Ready to see this little guy who keeps giving us all these scares.
I met with my doctor and she seemed concerned. Of course, they try not to worry you, but they have to tell you everything involved. Best case, he was just not cooperating and after more testing everything would be just fine. Worst case, he would have about a week to survive. I think she has me under really close watch due to my cord insertion, I read that still born is a high risk in these types of pregnancies.
She had me go over to the Baylor downtown for a stress test and to be monitored a little closer. They had me on a monitor for a little over 20 minutes doing a stress test. The were just checking the heartbeat, listening for movements and seeing how he responds to contractions. (I was having small contractions while in there. I couldn't feel them, but they told me I was contracting.) They did another sonogram and everything looked just perfect. He weighs around 6 pounds, they could see his lungs and diaphragm moving and the fluid looked great. I was concerned that this would be something that I would have to watch daily, but they said as long as I am feeling movement, no pain and everything remains the same with me, that weekly appointments are just fine. A good reading will usually give you reassurance for a week, so I will just see her again next Monday for a sono and a check up.
Today I did the GBS testing and she checked for dilation. I am about the same I was with Reagan at this point, about 1 cm dilated: 50% effaced and -3 station. He has dropped, she could feel his head, but still room to push him up.
We are still scheduled to induce February 9th, she said 38 weeks is long enough for her. That leaves just 16 more days! Ready to see this little guy who keeps giving us all these scares.
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Well my goodness! I am so sorry for the roller coaster day you have had! But so glad that everything is looking good. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the updates. He'll be here soon!
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