Monday, August 31, 2009

Baby might have to be delivered sooner rather than later.

Today I went in for my weekly perinatalogist appointment and things seem to go from bad to worse.
My amniotic fluid levels are back down to 7.1, so that's even lower than when the problem started, but she's been doing great with the activity level, so that wasn't much of a concern, I just need to stay on bedrest until she's here.
They checked her growth and she's currently 3lbs 11oz and has a head full of hair...sooo cool to be able to see hair on an ultrasound.
The bad news is that she is borderline anemic thanks to my fifths disease, and she might have to be delivered within 2 weeks (we're trying to keep her in till 34 weeks but if the rate keeps going up it won't be safe).
Now I have to wait for my regular OB to call, so we can schedule my steroid shots (we want to get at least 2 in before delivery) to mature her lungs.
I have no idea where they will be delivering her, or anything...I'm just a mess.
There is just so much going on, and the thought of her being in a hospital 30 minutes away is breaking my heart, and then the older boys start school on wed, and Chris starts next week and I know transition is going to be a problem. So right now I'm just praying for strength for both me and our baby and that everything works out for the best.

5 comments:

Shana said...

We're praying HARD for you! Both she and you will come through this!!!

*Monica said...

I am so sorry that things are being so difficult right now. You are so strong and have the right people on your team. Just breathe deep and remember how much you are loved. I will pray for your family.

Hang on there, Mama

Diane said...

If you need anything girl don't hesitate to call me...even if it's just to hear my accent and make you laugh...lol. I'll put you on the prayer list. Everything is gonna be okay!!!

Traci said...

Oh Anna. So sorry aboutt he latest developments. I will definitely be praying for you and the baby.

Lia Pearson said...

so sorry you're going through this Anna :( I'll be thinking of you and your baby girl!