Tina- OMG that must have completely freaked you out. Very pleased to hear that your hCG levels are still very high. Hoping that your little bundle stays put.
Sorry, will be back to do persies tomorrow but had to get out a "me" post cos my head is in a bit of a spin
Think I posted previously that growrth scan showed "upsy" to be on the small side and lowish fluid, although all else great
Well, OB has decided that based on that and the very complex history of this pg, that he wants her out SOON, as in withion the next 2 weeks ( 35-36weeks at max). I was not expecting this at ALL as bubs seems well and my OB is normally one of the most easy going kind of Dr's. Not over cautious at all.
GIven that, I have to assume he has fair reason to be a bit concerned but I am still scared about whether its the right thing to do. It means special care, not taking her home for a few weeks etc etc.
I have spoken to him a few times since on the phone just to get my head around it all amd I have now come to accept his professional opinion but its still a bit overwhelming given I am not really prepared at all for a baby to be here, let alone a premmie. Have been having 3 x weekly CTG's since the scan and everything fine so not overly worried about Upsy, other than possibly bringing her out sooner than she should
Fortunately, he IS going to let me try an induction/vaginal birth rather than c/s.
Will have an internal this wed to see where cervix is at. If not "ready" then he will let us stretch the pg to 36weeks which would be my preference
Man, I was just starting to relax a bit and hoping to enjoy the last "fat" weeks and now stress is back and I am sad to miss out on the last, good bits! I know it wi8ll be great to just have her safe in my arms but this pg has just been all to much
Meredith I have been stalking from afar but I am thinking of you!! This pregnancy has not been smooth sailing but in a short while you will have your little one here with you. Even if it is a little earlier than anticipated. Ask for another scan if you feel it may help to give you a little more cooking time. You know what your OB is like and whether he is justified in his concerns. I can't wait to hear she is safely here
Meredith I can only imagine how hard this all must be for you.
I have to say though that based on my experiences with my 2 girls that I think the longer the bub can cook the better. But having said that, your ob sounds a lot like mine, very easy going and relaxed if things are OK. I know if my ob had suggested that I needed to have Emma early for any reason I would have done it - but I still would have been not happy about repeating the whole NICU experience that we had with DD1, just like you are worried about. Not much help to you really I know, but I just wanted to give an understanding shoulder and say that while our early days with DD1 were no picnic, we were never really worried about her getting through OK them either.
But will be thinking of you over the coming days, you have come so far and the finish line is in sight - hang in there
to all my other buddies in here too - hope you are all well! I don't get too much time to post these days
. Take care xx
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but I am thinking of you!! This pregnancy has not been smooth sailing but in a short
while you will have your little one here with you. Even if it is a little earlier than anticipated. Ask for another scan if you feel it may help to give you a little more cooking time. You know what your OB is like and whether he is justified in his concerns. I can't wait to hear she is safely here
and say that while our early days with DD1 were no picnic, we were never really worried about her getting through OK them either.
to all my other buddies in here too - hope you are all well! I don't get too much time to post these days
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