27 weeks & the continued fluid saga
Our journey continues! We've made it to the 27 week mark and tomorrow will be 2 weeks in the hospital. We're thankful for every day that we make it because that means more time to develop for Jack.
At my last update, my amniotic fluid index had increased to an 8 Monday morning. We went back for a scan Tuesday morning and the fluid was at a 7.8. The specialist wanted to see me again Wednesday morning to see if the fluids could maintain without the IV. (I've been off the IV since Monday morning).
This morning we went back to the specialist for a scan and the fluid was at a 6.5. Anything above 5 keeps us out of the "danger zone", but the downward trend is not what we want to see. For now, I'm still off the IV but keeping track of my water intake. We'll also keep monitoring Jack twice a day to make sure he's looking good.
We go back to the specialist on Friday morning to check the fluid again. We're hoping that the fluid will increase with just me drinking water. If it's lower again, I'll probably be put back on the IV since that has helped in the past.
Thanks for all the continued prayers and support! Right now we're praying that the fluid levels will stay up on their own. We still have our sights set on making it to 34 weeks, but I know everyone will feel better when we at least get to the 28 week mark.
At my last update, my amniotic fluid index had increased to an 8 Monday morning. We went back for a scan Tuesday morning and the fluid was at a 7.8. The specialist wanted to see me again Wednesday morning to see if the fluids could maintain without the IV. (I've been off the IV since Monday morning).
This morning we went back to the specialist for a scan and the fluid was at a 6.5. Anything above 5 keeps us out of the "danger zone", but the downward trend is not what we want to see. For now, I'm still off the IV but keeping track of my water intake. We'll also keep monitoring Jack twice a day to make sure he's looking good.
We go back to the specialist on Friday morning to check the fluid again. We're hoping that the fluid will increase with just me drinking water. If it's lower again, I'll probably be put back on the IV since that has helped in the past.
Thanks for all the continued prayers and support! Right now we're praying that the fluid levels will stay up on their own. We still have our sights set on making it to 34 weeks, but I know everyone will feel better when we at least get to the 28 week mark.
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