Here's an update for all of you asking...
Monday we went in for our normal two week checkup with the doctor and she said that Reece is measuring two weeks behind. Two weeks ago, she was measuring one week ahead, so that means that in two weeks she has really lost 3 weeks. I also lost a couple pounds, but I'm still eating the same. Our doctor says that it could be from my BP because having high BP sometimes affects the placenta and it just pretty much putters out...or it could be from low fluid which isn't good either. She said either of these could make us have to be induced any day now.
So, this started the beginning of 6 1/2 hours of testing yesterday. We done a 24 hour urine, blood work, a 3 hour glucose test and a non-stress test. (NST) This evening we go in for a bio-physical profile which will be the test that tells all. It's going to watch how she's thriving inside of me...it watches her breathing movements to insure that she's breathing on her own and it will tell us if her lungs are ready along with many other things. It also checks the condition of my placenta to insure that she's still getting the nutrients that she needs. We're also going to get the steriod shots that helps her lungs develope...that way we're safe incase she does decide to make an early grand entrance. So, by this evening we'll know if we'll be having a baby anytime soon or if we'll make it to 38 weeks, which is when the doctor already said that we'll have to induce. (38 weeks is only 4 weeks away)
Our doctor has already been doing NST's twice a week to keep a close eye on her and by those, she appears to be fine...her heartbeat is good and steady and she still has lots of movement. So, we have lots of faith in the decisions that our doctor makes and are trying to prepare ourselves for whatever the results will show.
You girls have a good day and we'll update this post as soon as we know something. :)
Misty and Carla
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