One day at a time
Today's lesson was all about what it means to take things one day at a time.
Last night during my twice daily monitoring (looking at Jack's heart & for contractions), my nurse was concerned that, while nothing looked bad, it didn't look as good as it had. She called my doctor who had me start procardia (medicine to prevent contractions) and kept me on the monitor for an additional hour until the nurses felt that things were looking better.
This morning during monitoring, the nurse was still unhappy with what she was seeing and my doctor came up to do an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed that Jack was fine, but the amniotic fluid was low. She had me start on an IV, keep the monitoring on all day and she would be back in the evening for a 2nd ultrasound. While she never specifically said, we had the feeling that if the fluid was still low it may be delivery time.
Needless to say it was a long day of waiting. It was also not the most comfortable day. Between the monitors on my belly, the IV in my arm, and the compression wraps on my legs, I was hooked up to a million cords while being pumped full of fluids and pregnant, so still needing to get up to use the restroom all the time.
Around 5:00 my doctor came in and did the 2nd ultrasound. Thankfully, the amniotic fluid levels were up to an acceptable amount! I was freed from the monitors and once I finish the 2nd IV bag, I'll be freed from the IV (for now). It also means we've made it one more day. Which I'm now realizing is much more of a feat than I had initially thought.
We will see the specialist again tomorrow morning. For now, we continue to take it one day at a time (literally).
Last night during my twice daily monitoring (looking at Jack's heart & for contractions), my nurse was concerned that, while nothing looked bad, it didn't look as good as it had. She called my doctor who had me start procardia (medicine to prevent contractions) and kept me on the monitor for an additional hour until the nurses felt that things were looking better.
This morning during monitoring, the nurse was still unhappy with what she was seeing and my doctor came up to do an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed that Jack was fine, but the amniotic fluid was low. She had me start on an IV, keep the monitoring on all day and she would be back in the evening for a 2nd ultrasound. While she never specifically said, we had the feeling that if the fluid was still low it may be delivery time.
Needless to say it was a long day of waiting. It was also not the most comfortable day. Between the monitors on my belly, the IV in my arm, and the compression wraps on my legs, I was hooked up to a million cords while being pumped full of fluids and pregnant, so still needing to get up to use the restroom all the time.
Around 5:00 my doctor came in and did the 2nd ultrasound. Thankfully, the amniotic fluid levels were up to an acceptable amount! I was freed from the monitors and once I finish the 2nd IV bag, I'll be freed from the IV (for now). It also means we've made it one more day. Which I'm now realizing is much more of a feat than I had initially thought.
We will see the specialist again tomorrow morning. For now, we continue to take it one day at a time (literally).
Precious Sally. And each of you so intimately involved with your birthing. I am grateful you are there, as I know you are now. being monitored, being hooked up, being out of control, yet the goal being the best safety for you, for your body and for your baby. We always say we would do whatever it takes for our children...of any age, yet until put in the throws of "it's out of my hands", we don't really get to prove it. You and Justin are getting that chance now. Peace. Which surpasses our understanding. Our love.
ReplyDeleteKeep the energy and the positive attitude. We are cheering for you and Jack
ReplyDeleteHi sally!
ReplyDeleteI'm following and praying for you. My cousin had placenta previa and was in the hospital on bed rest, but now she has a happy healthy little girl. It's amazing what modern medicine can do nowadays.
❤️Ashley Marsh