Went to the doctor today, a day earlier than scheduled. I've been having regular contractions and just wanted to make sure nothing was going on. Gained another 4 lbs (total 11.4lbs), which they were happy I am gaining! Iron levels were good, measured 30 cm (slightly ahead), the babies heartbeat looks good and I got a flu shot. On the downside my cervix is really soft but I'm not dilated. I have to go back this Friday for another cervix check and a fetal fibronectin test (tests to see if a certain hormone is present) to see if I will deliver early, I should know the results Friday afternoon. For now my doctor has told me to be a "couch potato" until friday. I am supposed to slow down which I should be anyway!
I'll give you some average stats on the baby at this point in my pregnany: the baby weighs approx 2.7 lbs & total fetal length is 16.7 inches. A full term baby is on average is between 7 & 7.5 lbs. At this point I need to do everything possible to keep this baby inside for the next 7.5 weeks no matter how difficult it may be on me!
Please pray that my contractions will stop and the test Friday will come back negative! I'll get a picture on here soon of my large belly...you always forget how uncomfortable it gets as your due date approaches and I think I'm uncomfortable now....
2 comments:
We are praying! Hold 'er in, girl! You can do it! And let us know how we can help:)
Sarah,
I will be praying for you and the little one! I am anxious to see him or her but not until it's truly time. :-)
Love Teresa
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