So, BPP and appt with my MFM this morning. I laid it out there- the nightmares, the lack of fetal movement, the worry. What to do. She was great about it. I have to continue my kick counts of course, and if at ANY time I don't get the requisite number, head to L&D right away. She said she doesn't care if I'm there everyday, it's better safe than sorry.
And... (this is the exciting part)
AMNIO IS SCHEDULED THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY!
*If* it comes back positive for lung maturity (which is a big "if"- she said it's about 50/50), we'll probably go ahead and deliver the following day, which will be October 16th. Three weeks! That's it! I can do it, I can. If it's negative then we wait a week and rinse and repeat.
Of course, if things start going south for either me or him in the meantime we deliver ASAP.
I feel infinitely better having (a potential) ending date. Even if it's delayed at least I feel progress. And, at any rate, me and Bumblebee should be home and settled by Halloween, which will be so sweet.
He was true to form during the BPP and barely budged at all. At least they saw what I was talking about. He did pass though, barely, again. Everything on the ultrasound looked good. I have to wait another week for measurements.
We have a bassinet and a package of newborn diapers, some baby shampoo. That's about it. The nursery is pretty much ready but I don't think that he'll be sleeping in there for some time anyway. Now I feel like I need to get other things ready. All my "normal" pregnant friends are consumed with making freezer-ready meals and things like that. Is there anything I should be doing to prepare for the "after"? It's so hard to imagine an "after". I don't want to come home with the baby and realize that we are so not ready. The same time, it's hard to imagine coming home at all, and I can't think of what I can do now that would make life easier then.
I am so excited today. There is a (hopeful) light at the end of this long, stressful tunnel.
13 comments:
I'm so glad your dr is being so supportive. Hang in there, not too much longer...!
Wow! October 16th??? That is soo close! I'm really glad your MFM was so good to you today. And it sounds like you've got a good plan in place. Bumblebee must just be a really laid back little guy.
As for getting ready...don't know what to tell you there...I'm not good at thinking about the "after" part of things either. Even if you aren't super organized before the baby comes I'm sure you will figure out a way to manage everything beautifully.
Wow. You've come so far, and I know it's been really hard. I'm hoping for a good amnio I'm so glad your MFM is taking you seriously. Much love to you and the bee.
Praying for perfection. How exciting. Can't wait to meet your son.
I am so so excited for you. WOW 3 weeks! You can do it!
This is exactly the good news I was needing today :) How awesome to have a light at the end of the tunnel. How wonderful to know that you are so close!! I'm thrilled for you - I'm sure you feel about at your wits end, but its almost over (in a good way!!!) Yay :)
You're getting there Heather! You should be so proud of yourself. I'm willing you, and Bumblebee, on here from the other side of the world.
xo
fantastic news.
don't worry about the after, you'll figure it out. you can always eat takeout.
Wow! I can't believe how close it is! It would be lovely for the Bumblebee to be a Libran!
Plan for chaos!
good, good, good!
So happy you have a listening doc/nurse team in place. You can do it, you will do it!!!
As for the after, clean sweats, clean sheets on your bed, lots of food to snack on and meals ready to eat(or take out menus handy) and a camera with fresh batteries for all the great pix you are going to be taking!!
yay! good news! I so remember Jack was always so stubborn for his bpp and always "barely" passed. But hey passing is passing.. they just like to give us heartattacks before they decide to wake up and play ;) good luck!!
Great news! Oct 16th is just around the corner, even though I know it will feel like forever to you! Glad your dr. is understanding. Make yourself a regular at triage if it gives you a piece of mind. Hang in there..you can do it!
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