We had our ultrasound today. Noah is growing like a weed, weighing in at 6 pounds and 14 ounces ... almost 7 pounds! The doctor had us take another non-stress test today to monitor his heartbeat and my contractions (or lack there of ... they have dropped considerably since yesterday). Noah's heartbeat was staying pretty consistent in the 180 range which was a little high for the doctor's liking. She said that if it fluctuated that would be okay, but his heart rate was pretty much a straight line. They thought I might be running a fever or fighting an infection ... either way they wanted to monitor Noah's heartbeat longer, take a blood test for my white blood cell count and if there turned out to be an emergency they'd perform a c-section.
So Ryan and I have been at the hospital since about dinner time. Noah and I are connected to an IV and monitors to watch his heartbeat and contractions. We got our white blood cell results back and everything looks fine. We finally got to eat dinner about 9:00 tonight. Now we're getting ready to settle in for an overnight stay at the hospital. The doctor on call wants to monitor us for a longer duration just to make sure everything stays on track. If so, we'll be going home in the morning and follow up treatment would consist of two office visits a week with non-stress tests at each visit.
We'll keep you posted, but it doesn't look like Noah's birthday will be April 6.
1 comment:
Monica and Ryan,
I just happened upon your blog today as I was doing a search for a picture that had the verse Jeremiah 1:5 on it. I am currently 25 weeks pregnant and wanted to let you know that I am praying for you both and little Noah. I have been blessed enough to have 3 beautiful, healthy babies and this one will be number four. But I wanted to let you know that I still cried for you both and little Ethan as I read what you had to endure. I don't know the pain of losing a child, and pray with all my heart that I never have to find out. I wish you all the happiness and blessings that being a mother and father will bring with your healthy, beautiful baby boy!!
God Bless,
Allisha
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