Monitor, monitor, monitor
Friday morning we went back to the specialist for a scan and the amniotic fluid was back below the minimum level they want to see. The specialist recommended that I be placed on continuous monitoring through the weekend until our next scan on Monday. Since the antepartum section of the hospital (where I've been) only has 1 nurse and isn't equipped for continuous monitoring, I was moved to labor & delivery.
We were a bit shell shocked when they said we needed to move to labor & delivery. Justin had to load all our stuff up on our cart and wheeled me (and our stuff) down to the l&d section of the hospital to our new room.
My doctor came by around lunch time and explained that the move was more based on nurse staffing than them thinking I was going to deliver. This made us feel better. She said low amniotic fluid is manageable if they know it, but that it will require continuous monitoring so they can be watching Jack's heart rate for any changes that could signal a problem. She also put me back on an IV since that seemed to help me Thursday.
Again we were told that the main goal is to try and get further along. She said at this point, no one wants to deliver a 26 week baby. By monitoring me constantly, they can make sure Jack is doing well and is able to stay put.
We will gladly do whatever it takes to get Jack a little further along before he comes into this world. The constant monitoring will take some getting used to as it means lots more cords, less mobility, and more difficulty sleeping (if I move too much the monitoring gets off and the nurse has to come in to adjust). However, discomfort seems a small price to pay for Jack's development.
We are also feeling so incredibly loved by all of our family and friends. Words can't begin to express how much all of your calls, texts, comments, gifts, food, etc. mean to us. We are incredibly blessed to have such a large network of support. I apologize if I don't always respond to messages/comments, but please know I am reading every single one!
We were a bit shell shocked when they said we needed to move to labor & delivery. Justin had to load all our stuff up on our cart and wheeled me (and our stuff) down to the l&d section of the hospital to our new room.
My doctor came by around lunch time and explained that the move was more based on nurse staffing than them thinking I was going to deliver. This made us feel better. She said low amniotic fluid is manageable if they know it, but that it will require continuous monitoring so they can be watching Jack's heart rate for any changes that could signal a problem. She also put me back on an IV since that seemed to help me Thursday.
Again we were told that the main goal is to try and get further along. She said at this point, no one wants to deliver a 26 week baby. By monitoring me constantly, they can make sure Jack is doing well and is able to stay put.
We will gladly do whatever it takes to get Jack a little further along before he comes into this world. The constant monitoring will take some getting used to as it means lots more cords, less mobility, and more difficulty sleeping (if I move too much the monitoring gets off and the nurse has to come in to adjust). However, discomfort seems a small price to pay for Jack's development.
We are also feeling so incredibly loved by all of our family and friends. Words can't begin to express how much all of your calls, texts, comments, gifts, food, etc. mean to us. We are incredibly blessed to have such a large network of support. I apologize if I don't always respond to messages/comments, but please know I am reading every single one!
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You are being so generous to US to take ANY time to share your journey! No apologies from you! Your job is just as you know...take care of you, of Jack and Justin. You two big people are learning what marriage is about. Figuring the tough stuff out together. Sharing openly and honestly with each other every fear, uncertainty. Don't try to protect each other. Just know you can accommodate each other when you understand the need. One moment it will be you, the next moment it will be Justin who needs that shoring up! Be gentle with yourselves. Our love! B and B
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you! Glad you're sharing all this. I wish I could drop in to see you for a bit but I know you have such wonderful people around you!
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