I'm 32 weeks pregnant today....and overall still feel pretty good. We went to the Perinatologist this morning for a sonogram. I love going to those because we get to see literally every inch of Mallory's body...she showed us the blood flowing through her umbilical cord and heart. We listening to her heartbeat, which was 145 at the time and she measured the fluid around her. As she does the ultrasound she explains what she's looking at and said everything looked really good.
She then looked at our "second child" as we call it "Freddy Fibroid." You kinda have to just find something to laugh about or it could be super scary :) She measured it and then put all the numbers in. She said Mallory was exactly 4lbs, which we thought was good. She was 2lbs 11 oz at our last sono at 28 weeks.
I went to the bathroom....a regular occurence lately :) and when I returned Dr. Atkinson's nurse was there. They had shown him the numbers and all and said that Mallory is only in the 23rd percentile for growth. She should be larger than 4lbs. Yes...we know ultrasounds aren't always accurate but the technology that they have is pretty darn close. She said that since the fibroid has actually grown in the last four weeks they are afraid it is taking nutrients from the baby and therefore wanted to start NST (Non-Stress Test) monitoring twice a week from now one. Basically they hook me up to the monitor and monitor for contractions, Mallory's heartbeat, and her movements. She has to meet several criteria to pass the test and if she doesn't then we look into other measures.
We had the first test today and she was sleeping so they came in and "buzzed" my tummy and woke her up. She moved around after that. She passed for today. I go back this week on Friday and then after that I go every Monday and Thursday.
I am also keeping a chart for her movements on a daily basis. This will also help us make sure she is not in any stress.
We trust that God is in control and I know He is going to take care of our baby girl....but we are also preparing everything just in case she decides she wants to get out of there early :)
Thank you for all your prayers and I will be sure to keep everyone updated!!
Love!
Ryan, Liz, & Mallory
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He is in control & you're going to have a healthy baby girl! :) Trust, lean on ,& rely on Him.
ReplyDeleteStay strong! If you need any advice on what to expect *just in case* just ask. It's a scary thought but she will be fine! Thinking about you... <3
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