Today was my first nonstress test. Baby Emma did perfectly and I was just so proud of her. If you recall, I'm going through all this because she is weighing small and they want to make sure the placenta is working properly (read all about it here).
I thought we were in the clear. Then I was told that they also needed to measure my amniotic fluid. Ok, I thought, nothing to it. Boy, was I wrong. The ultrasound technician said that my fluid is severely low (5.8 - needs to be at least 8) and that I am borderline of needing to be admitted to the hospital for fluids.
Oh, how easily a pregnant woman scares...and starts crying! I was sent home, ordered to drink, drink, drink, not go to work for the week and to not exercise. The ultrasound tech really wasn't very compassionate but one of the other nurses saw that I was on the verge of a breakdown and tried really hard to console me. This also means that, instead of getting a nonstress test and amniotic fluid measurement ONCE a week, I have to go TWICE a week.
I've already drank at least 8 cups of water today, which is very hard for me. And sat around working from the couch all day. I'm praying hard that Thursday, the day of my next test, brings good changes. I really need my baby to cook for at least 4 more weeks until I'm 37 weeks along! Again, prayers appreciated.
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Scary, scary indeed. I hope your next visit has better results.
ReplyDeleteThat must be so scary! I'm definitely going to be praying for little Emma!
ReplyDeleteYou're right...that is scary. But hang in there...the bed rest and fluids will hopefully do the trick. Baby Emma just wants to make sure you get your rest before she makes her debut! Prayers coming your way!
ReplyDeleteSending up TONS of prayers for you, girl! Hang in there. You're doing great!
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying for you! You've sure had some nervewracking appointments these last two times. Praying that your baby stays in your belly a few more weeks.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and baby Emma!
ReplyDeleteDrink, drink, drink! Mix it with juice, get sparking water, mix that with juice, made home-made lemonade (mix to taste lemon and/or lime juice with equal parts sugar dissolved in warm water). It makes getting the liquids easier than just plain water. And fruit - lots of fruit and veggies - there's lots of water in them.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, take it easy and try (haha, right?) not to stress too much.
I'm so sorry you and baby Emma are going through this! Really praying you get better news at the next appointment. Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteTake it easy...
ReplyDeleteI'm glad they are being so proactive in keeping on top of you. I'll be praying for you and Emma!
ReplyDeleteSorry you've had these scares. Just focus on getting to 34 weeks. You're so close. And babies who've been "stressed" in some way in utero do better as preemies than babies who haven't.
ReplyDeleteHope your fluid levels improve and you can relax again. I still don't understand how she can be measuring right on in terms of weeks, yet be 11th percentile. Weird.