So three weeks ago during a visit to the Perinatologist to have an ultrasound on my cervix they measured the growth of our baby. My cervix was looking ok but the baby was measuring small, she was in the 13% for weight. They told me I would have to start coming in twice a week for nonstress tests and amniotic fluid index checks and they would also be checking the blood flow to the baby to make sure she is not having to compensate too much for the placental insufficiency. They said if the baby is under too much stress, if she is not growing enough or if my fluids get too low then it would be best for the baby to be born so they can intervene with extra calories and oxygen if needed. They said they would be able to tell through these tests how the baby is doing and in two weeks they would measure her growth again. So this week they measured her again and she is now in the 11% for weight. At this point they will just keep monitoring me twice a week and depending on how she is doing will determine if they have to deliver her.
Jason and both of our families fasted for us and I am so thankful!!! I am also so grateful for all the help our friends, neighbors and families have given us!!! I can't imagine what it would be like without them. Also Jason has been awesome!!! This has definitely been so stressful and I feel so lucky to have Jason to do this with. I am also so glad that I am past the most critical weeks now and on Monday I will be 30 weeks. YEAH!!! I will try to update again soon.
