Wednesday, June 24, 2009
No "strike three" yet...
Addelyn has decide to cooperate (she must have known how much mom did not want to be put all the way under) and Cindy has made it through the night without "strike three" (a few minor dips, but nothing alarming). Hopefully she holds off as long as possible, but most critically for Cindy--she can have a spinal at 8am! Cindy is doing well--a little uncomfortable from laying on her side, but otherwise hanging in there (John probably didn't sleep too well in the hospital chair!). I'll contiune to update...
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Baby Addelyn is ready to see the world...
(update from Cindy's sister Jess)...Cindy received a call from Dr. Platt and after reviewing her test results wanted her to come back in for a 3:30 appointment today because the baby's heart rate dropped during the non-stress test. She did a repeat ultrasound and everything looks to be developing just fine, but continues to measure small. Beacause of the heart rate dip during the test, she decided to admit her into labor and delivery. They gave her "three strikes" (meaning that Addelyn can have three heart rate dips) and then she will be having a C-section. Because she is on Lovenox, they cannot give her a spinal until 24 hours after her last dose (8:00am tomorrow) but they would be required to put her under general. We are on strike two....so pray that Addelyn will wait until 8am tomorrow morning! (I will do my best to keep this updated!) If you would like to call me for anything, my cell number is (317) 496-9778. Please keep Cindy and baby Addelyn in your prayers!
34 weeks and 1 day
Today I had a repeat ultrasound followed by a Dr's appointment. The ultrasound tech did a lot of measurements and determined that she is measuring a few weeks behind and she said my placenta looked "old". She checked again to verify that the placenta was still covering my cervix (which it was).
Following the US, I met with Dr. Lupton. He said that he was also concerned with what was discovered by US. He said my placenta looked like a grade 3 (I guess they are measured by maturity and go from grade 1-3). He said that mine is where it should be when I am at term. He said that this could be the reason she has stopped growing- because the placenta is beginning to die off. There was a blood flow still through the umbilical cord, so she continues to get oxygen and nutrients, but it is unknown how much she is getting at this point. He scheduled me for a non stress test after the appointment. The NP didn't say much about the results from that, but she didn't seem too active during the 20 minutes that I was monitored. He also wanted me to meet with Dr. Platt (the high risk Dr.). The soonest she could get me in is tomorrow at 3pm. He said she will possibly do a repeat ultrasound looking at the exact about of blood flow from the placenta. She will decide from there if delivery would be in the best interest or if postponing delivery and waiting things out would be a better option??
Will try to update tomorrow after the appt...
Following the US, I met with Dr. Lupton. He said that he was also concerned with what was discovered by US. He said my placenta looked like a grade 3 (I guess they are measured by maturity and go from grade 1-3). He said that mine is where it should be when I am at term. He said that this could be the reason she has stopped growing- because the placenta is beginning to die off. There was a blood flow still through the umbilical cord, so she continues to get oxygen and nutrients, but it is unknown how much she is getting at this point. He scheduled me for a non stress test after the appointment. The NP didn't say much about the results from that, but she didn't seem too active during the 20 minutes that I was monitored. He also wanted me to meet with Dr. Platt (the high risk Dr.). The soonest she could get me in is tomorrow at 3pm. He said she will possibly do a repeat ultrasound looking at the exact about of blood flow from the placenta. She will decide from there if delivery would be in the best interest or if postponing delivery and waiting things out would be a better option??
Will try to update tomorrow after the appt...
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
33 weeks and 1 day
Hooray... we've made it to 33 weeks (and I've officially made it to all of my baby showers...still preggers!!) Everyone was worried since I went so early last time that they decided to set the shower dates a little earlier this time around! :)
I have kept myself very occupied on "semi-bedrest" and haven't really ever felt bored yet. It's amazing all the things you can do while sitting. :) I have had a ton of visitors which has been very nice! Thanks EVERYONE!! It has also been nice to spend a lot of time with just Aaliyah this summer before baby.
I had my final baby shower this weekend for my mom's family/ sisters/ friends/ John's stepmother (all the way from Michigan). Thanks to everyone who had it for me and who came- it turned out great and I (once again) got so many wonderful things. Addelyn is a very lucky baby and has way more than she will ever need.
We got all of our baby furniture last week (HUGE thanks to John's dad) and I have been able to finish the nursery (with the exception of hanging a few things on the wall). It looks really great and is completely baby ready :)
I had a Dr.'s visit today. Dr. Lupton is out of town so I saw one of the nurse practicioners. She was wonderful. The one I had seen last time did not impress me much, but this one had actually looked at my chart before coming into my room! Impressive! She said Dr. Lupton should probably be talking to me about setting a date for the c-section at my next appointment. She seemed to be more with Dr. Platt and didn't think that delivery at 36 weeks would be a bad idea vs the risk of me bleeding when I do start to dilate. I think Lupton is more on the conservative side and wants to wait until 38-39 weeks. I guess we will see...
I have been having some cramping (not contraction-like cramping) off and on. She said this is semi-normal at this time, but to continue to look for any signs of blood. She seemed very happy that I have made it to this point with no bleeding yet.
I have a repeat ultrasound and Dr. appointment scheduled for next Tuesday. They will be checking the position of my placenta again and checking to make sure Addelyn continues to grow. Will update after that appointment and will try to post pics of the baby shower and the nursery soon...
I have kept myself very occupied on "semi-bedrest" and haven't really ever felt bored yet. It's amazing all the things you can do while sitting. :) I have had a ton of visitors which has been very nice! Thanks EVERYONE!! It has also been nice to spend a lot of time with just Aaliyah this summer before baby.
I had my final baby shower this weekend for my mom's family/ sisters/ friends/ John's stepmother (all the way from Michigan). Thanks to everyone who had it for me and who came- it turned out great and I (once again) got so many wonderful things. Addelyn is a very lucky baby and has way more than she will ever need.
We got all of our baby furniture last week (HUGE thanks to John's dad) and I have been able to finish the nursery (with the exception of hanging a few things on the wall). It looks really great and is completely baby ready :)
I had a Dr.'s visit today. Dr. Lupton is out of town so I saw one of the nurse practicioners. She was wonderful. The one I had seen last time did not impress me much, but this one had actually looked at my chart before coming into my room! Impressive! She said Dr. Lupton should probably be talking to me about setting a date for the c-section at my next appointment. She seemed to be more with Dr. Platt and didn't think that delivery at 36 weeks would be a bad idea vs the risk of me bleeding when I do start to dilate. I think Lupton is more on the conservative side and wants to wait until 38-39 weeks. I guess we will see...
I have been having some cramping (not contraction-like cramping) off and on. She said this is semi-normal at this time, but to continue to look for any signs of blood. She seemed very happy that I have made it to this point with no bleeding yet.
I have a repeat ultrasound and Dr. appointment scheduled for next Tuesday. They will be checking the position of my placenta again and checking to make sure Addelyn continues to grow. Will update after that appointment and will try to post pics of the baby shower and the nursery soon...
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Work Shower Photos
The kids all had a blast with bubbles...
The girls that were able to make it (minus a few)Monday, June 1, 2009
Quick Update
Just wanted to let everyone know that everything is continuing to go well. I have noticed that around the time my medicine is about due, my contractions seem to pick up a bit, but nothing too bad. The procardia has definately helped, along with a little more rest and relaxation.
I had a Dr. appt today. Nothing new there. He did not repeat the Fetal Fibronectin and I am not sure he will? My next appt is scheduled for Monday at 10:25 (I am guessing he is going to start seeing me weekly now???). He wants another US done at 34 weeks to make sure the baby is growing alright (from the antibodies my body produces) and to check the placement of my placenta once again? I received a lot of conflicting information from what I had received in the hospital on Thursday, so I am confused about a few things. I am trying to sit back and let them do their jobs, but it is hard.
I had another wonderful baby shower this past Saturday that the girls from work threw for me. There was such a great turn out and I received tons of wonderful things. I am determined I have the best group of c0-workers out there. They have all been so supportive this pregnancy. I love them all!! I will try to get pictures up soon.
More updates to come...
I had a Dr. appt today. Nothing new there. He did not repeat the Fetal Fibronectin and I am not sure he will? My next appt is scheduled for Monday at 10:25 (I am guessing he is going to start seeing me weekly now???). He wants another US done at 34 weeks to make sure the baby is growing alright (from the antibodies my body produces) and to check the placement of my placenta once again? I received a lot of conflicting information from what I had received in the hospital on Thursday, so I am confused about a few things. I am trying to sit back and let them do their jobs, but it is hard.
I had another wonderful baby shower this past Saturday that the girls from work threw for me. There was such a great turn out and I received tons of wonderful things. I am determined I have the best group of c0-workers out there. They have all been so supportive this pregnancy. I love them all!! I will try to get pictures up soon.
More updates to come...
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