35 week update-
Wellllllll most of you probably know whats going on because I can't help but update my fb status every 3 minutes. Monday was a tough day at work. My back started hurting (good ole sciatica) at about 3pm and by the time I got home I could barely walk. I layed down early for bed. Of course I woke up about 10 times to go to the bathroom and at about 500 tuesday morning I noticed some slight spotting. No bleeding just a little "pinkish" spotting. I called in to work because i knew with previa this was not good. I didnt want to rush to the hospital because I remember the doctor saying if I only had a little spotting to just stay in bed and get some rest. I called the dr around 830 and they recommended me to stay in bed and off my feet until my appointment on wednesday (which is today). I went to the dr and found out that of course, I am STILL previa (complete) with no chances left of it moving. I also still have polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid). Braden is still lying transverse with his head on my left and bottom on my right side which is probably the reason I'm so uncomfortable. Today during ultrasound Braden is approx. 7lbs 10 oz The doctor said a big baby+ too much fluid+ placenta previa puts me at VERY high risk for bleeding so she decided to put me on bedrest. Which is 2 whole weeks before I was going to take maternity leave. We went ahead and scheduled the csection for Jan 21 2010. I am to arrive at the hospital at 515 am and the csect is going to be at 0715 am. That means I have 3 weeks to wait for baby. I know its not long, and I know it will go by fast, but I am PASSED the point of anxious to meet him. The doctor doesnt think I'm going to make it to the 21st, but I am just glad I have made it this far! It has not been an easy road but i KNOW it will be worth it. I am going to try to fill my day with naps, reading, internet, movies, friends. So if ANY of you want to come visit you just go right ahead, just call first so I make sure i'm decent haha. Thanks for reading! I know most of my updates are a bore but It helps me pass the time.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
33.5 weeks
Update on baby boo: Had a doctors appointment today. Just a little update for those interested. Biggest news is baby weighs 6lbs 2 oz already! What a chunky monkey!!! The average at 33 weeks is just over 4 lbs. His head is still measuring 98% percentile. According to the US he is due jan 11 but that is really when i'll be FULL TERM! Still have previa and now they are saying I have polyhydramnios (which means I have too much amniotic fluid) but so far no complications so PRAISE GOD! of course there is potential for complications but I'm taking it day by day and praying that things continue to go smoothly. I am on light duty at work at it has helped with the back pain and abd pressure that I start to feel toward the end of shifts. I really am grateful I have such a wonderful job and I am able to continue working up until full term. Anyways! not much else to say! I can't wait to see baby in person! his ultrasounds look so different every time. Glad he looks like his daddy though! cute little pouty lips! so adorable. I'll keep posting as things change or any new updates! thanks for reading everyone!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
31 week update
December 1st, 2010- 31 week Drs appointment
Well we had a follow up ultrasound to check measurements and the fluid in Bradens kidney is resolved! Thank you God! We are stillllll previa, with low hopes that it will resolve. The Dr said if it hasn't resolved by now there is a 90 percent chance that it wont. Which is okay. We are talking C-section at 38 1/2 weeks which will be around Jan 18-23. The doc said I have "too much amniotic fluid" which I replied, "hey its better than too little right?". She said "RIGHT" but we don't want to have TOO much in there stretching everything out..... No wonder my belly is HUGE! a BIG ole baby with a LOT of swimming pool! He is still measuring big. He weighs 4 lb 10 oz. The average size is about 3.3lbs. His head is still measuring 98th percentile (38 weeks) when I'm only 31. But no fluid in his brain so no hydrocephalus. Which is again great news. I did find out some disappointing news...Due to being a "complicated pregnancy" that means NO travelling for me! I was supposed to be a bridesmaid in my childhood best friends wedding. Had to make the phone call to tell her I wont be able to make it because its in New Braunsfels. Doc said that long in the car is not good and she wants me to be close to home "just in case" something happens. I'm pretty bummed about it. Got my dress and all. Ashlee you are going to be GORGEOUS and I wish I could be there with you on your special day. I begin Maternity leave on Jan 12 and I started "light duty" at work which pretty much designates me to triage which is ok. By the end of this I will be BEGGING to get out of triage! There really isnt such thing as light duty in the Emergency Room but I'm just trying to take it easy so I won't have to be put on bedrest. Since we can't go to the wedding Trent and I are using that weekend as our last weekend together..No kids. That may be the last we get for a while! I'm starting to become more and more anxious for baby to arrive. Nerves, anxiety, emotions running like crazy! But most of all i'm excited to start this new journey as a MOMMY. Of course I have my step daughters and they are wonderful! But I've never had the "baby" experience and I am truly looking forward to it! My next appointment is Dec 16th and I know as each appointment approaches so does baby's arrival! thanks for reading friends and family! I love you more than you know!
Emily
Well we had a follow up ultrasound to check measurements and the fluid in Bradens kidney is resolved! Thank you God! We are stillllll previa, with low hopes that it will resolve. The Dr said if it hasn't resolved by now there is a 90 percent chance that it wont. Which is okay. We are talking C-section at 38 1/2 weeks which will be around Jan 18-23. The doc said I have "too much amniotic fluid" which I replied, "hey its better than too little right?". She said "RIGHT" but we don't want to have TOO much in there stretching everything out..... No wonder my belly is HUGE! a BIG ole baby with a LOT of swimming pool! He is still measuring big. He weighs 4 lb 10 oz. The average size is about 3.3lbs. His head is still measuring 98th percentile (38 weeks) when I'm only 31. But no fluid in his brain so no hydrocephalus. Which is again great news. I did find out some disappointing news...Due to being a "complicated pregnancy" that means NO travelling for me! I was supposed to be a bridesmaid in my childhood best friends wedding. Had to make the phone call to tell her I wont be able to make it because its in New Braunsfels. Doc said that long in the car is not good and she wants me to be close to home "just in case" something happens. I'm pretty bummed about it. Got my dress and all. Ashlee you are going to be GORGEOUS and I wish I could be there with you on your special day. I begin Maternity leave on Jan 12 and I started "light duty" at work which pretty much designates me to triage which is ok. By the end of this I will be BEGGING to get out of triage! There really isnt such thing as light duty in the Emergency Room but I'm just trying to take it easy so I won't have to be put on bedrest. Since we can't go to the wedding Trent and I are using that weekend as our last weekend together..No kids. That may be the last we get for a while! I'm starting to become more and more anxious for baby to arrive. Nerves, anxiety, emotions running like crazy! But most of all i'm excited to start this new journey as a MOMMY. Of course I have my step daughters and they are wonderful! But I've never had the "baby" experience and I am truly looking forward to it! My next appointment is Dec 16th and I know as each appointment approaches so does baby's arrival! thanks for reading friends and family! I love you more than you know!
Emily
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