Prayers for Baby Sister please
This morning I had a followup ultrasound at the Perinatal center to monitor Baby Sister's growth. What I thought would just be routine, has been anything but. She was measuring small at last ultrasound, but still within range of normal. This time she is measuring very small. Her growth has been slow and she is not as big as we would hope for. Her head is within range of normal growth (but also small compared to averages) but her body appears to be very little. Although her heart rate is strong and she is active, the doctor sent me to get checked into the hospital for fetal monitoring. At present they think Baby Sister weighs about 3 pounds 4 ounces. The problem as far as I understand is that she is not getting enough blood flow through the placenta. Today my blood pressure is high, so my body is trying to compensate. I have had blood drawn and the results are abnormal. My doctor will be here soon to discuss our plan of action, but so far, it looks like I will be induced in the next day or two to start labor.
This is all quite a shock as my last Dr.'s appt was just a week ago and all appeared normal. Bloodwork a few weeks ago was also normal.
Thankfully, the hospital is about a 2 minute drive from our house, so I've been able to see Dave and Isaiah a lot today. I still miss my guys though and being home. There was so much still left on our to-do list but all those things seem so unimportant now. All we want is our healthy baby girl.
Tomorrow is going to be a busy day here, lots more tests and things happening, so I thought I would do an update now while I have the time. If Baby Sister comes soon, she will most likely need to stay in the NICU until full term- which is 6 weeks. Will speak to my Dr. tonight and try to update again soon. Thank you for your prayers.
Oh Eileen, I'm so sorry you're having to go through all of this! I just said a prayer for you and I will continue to do so. I love ya girl!! (((hugs)))) Mel
Posted by
Melody |
9:32 PM
We have been praying all day and will continue to pray for your strength and health as well as baby sisters! Please let us know how we can help in ANY capacity...please!
We love you guys so much!
Woo, Mer, Ella, Bennett and Little Brother to be.
God is with you and He will bring you through this!
Posted by
meredith |
10:27 PM
I'll keep your family in my prayers.
Love you guys.
Arlene
Posted by
Arlene |
10:31 PM
Eileen, I will be praying for you, Dave, Isaih and your baby girl. I love you all. Eleanor
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12:44 AM