So lets update. Last Wednesday, the 2nd, I anxiously sawmy OB (the first time since we'd left Labor and Delivery). They did a non stress test, as well as the usual stuff. Thankfully Baby Hop was doing great and I had no further signs of bleeding or contractions. So...I can go back to work, right!? Wrong. I will be on bed rest until he arrives, but I was happy to hear I could venture to the couch and get up to fix quick snacks and meals. I have to admit, our bedroom was getting very old to look at. I also will be having weekly check ups and sonograms (they want to do biophysical profiles on the little guy) every week, as well as see a specialist for high risk pregnancies. I left feeling better that my thousand (ok...million) questions were answered about what to expect going forward, still scared but thankful all was well. I could finally begin to mentally prepare to be out of work for awhile ( :( I miss everyone, I really had hope they'd let me return) and do everything I can to keep him cooking, no matter what.
My mom came down Sunday for the week and has been AMAZING. Moms just seem to make everything better :) she has been such a huge help around the house and getting everything ready. But thats another post in itself! Tuesday, we went to see the high risk doctor, who did a level II sono. I tell ya, I was nerrrrr-vous. What would they find or see? Every possible thing ran through my head. They got a good look at every inch of our guy (organs and all) and said he looked perfect. Whew! And my placenta looked great too...whew! Sorry if this is TMI, don't read if ya don't want to! (A little background...at 18 weeks, I had partial placenta previa, meaning part of my placenta was covering my cervix. As my uterus grew, luckily, my placenta moved up and out of the way) AND I have not dilated or began to thin...big relief! However, they did find out why I bled 2 weeks ago. My amniotic sac tore away from my uterine wall (just in a small area). This causes the bleeding. There is no explanation for why this happens. There is still a small sac of old blood (see pic) that will either absorb or make its way out. She described it as a bruise. It will eventually heal itself, but it'll take a good few weeks. I am so scared to bleed again, because I beleive thats what started the contractions. Their main concern is that with the separation, it could cause that part of my amniotic sac to become weak, which could lead to my water breaking. Hence the bed rest. I even asked her if I could lift little weights (since I'm soooo buff to begin with :) ) and she said absolutely not. Stay put.
The line above his belly is the separation.
I have learned a lot these past few weeks. Good and bad. I've learned I'm a control freak. Yep. Letting go of control has been hard. I have no control over the situation at all. I am a picky person. My lord, watching Matt load the dishwasher and fold the laundry drove me nuts! "But babe, you can fit so much more in the wash if you put the bowls like this!" "No! That shirt does not get folded! It's hung up!" Geez Kristen...chilllllll out! This is Gods way of showing me not everything has to be done right away, the way I usually do it, relax, and its ok to let others do things for you. I am definitely a Type A personality and I have certain ways of doing things, but I've got to let. it. go. And it feels kinda good! Who cares if the trash is overflowing, does it have to be taken out right now? No. I realize I sound crazy, but this is really teaching me a lot. I'm learning a lot about myself. I think this will help me so much once he is born too.
I thank God each day he is healthy, growing and has absolutely no clue any of this is even going on! I love getting to see our little guy every week now (every time we have a sono, he seriously is always eating his foot, lol.) This is such a short time frame in the scheme of things. It will be so worth it for a lifetime of memories. Thanks again for all of the thought and prayers. They truly mean so much to us! 29 weeks down!
So glad to hear that everything is going a little better and Baby Hop is still cooking and healthy! Been thinking about you lots - hang in there!!
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