Measure by measure, a load off my mind
Friday, March 12, 2010 at 7:30AM Wednesday night was the follow-up sonogram to Saturday's "your amniotic fluid is low" sonogram. I found out on Wednesday that your fluid should be at a 10 and mine was at 7 on Saturday. As of Wednesday, it was up to 9! So still not optimal, but definitely improved! I have to continue my "sit and sip" routine for another week and go for another sonogram on Wednesday of next week. They're also going to check the baby's growth then.
This is good because today was my monthly appointment with my OB - you know, when you pee in a cup, get weighed, have your blood pressure checked, etc. In the past month I have gained... nothing! Unbelievable, right? Nothing! So, at 30 weeks, I have still gained a total of four pounds this pregnancy. I was like, "Are you sure? Last time I was here I could still close my pants - and now I'm wearing maternity pants!" But, yeah, it's fine. My OB just wants to have the baby's growth checked to make sure my lack of weight gain doesn't indicate he's not growing at a good rate. But the sonogram on Saturday indicated he's still a week big in size, so no one is worried about his growth - it's just all about double-checking and being as certain as possible. My OB said that he wants to make sure that I'm taking in enough calories. This might be the first time in my life - no, it is definitely the first time in my life - that someone is concerned that I might not be eating enough. I almost chuckled at him right in the office.
All my other bloodwork came back perfect, as well - thyroid, blood sugar, etc. So other than this blip with the low fluid, which everyone is chalking up to me not getting enough sleep and fluids, everything is continuing to progress perfectly.
This, I'm sure I don't have to say, is a HUGE load off my mind. Yes, I still feel bad that I let myself get run down last week, but I guess I needed that reality check. I can't just live as if I'm not pregnant. The pregnancy has been so remarkably easy, but I still have to make sure I'm doing everything as best as I can - sleeping, drinking, eating, etc.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some water chugging to get to.
Reader Comments (5)
great news all around, candice! congrats! hope this peace of mind is just the beginning of a wonderful weekend.
Yay for 9! From the freakishly low amniotic girl here let me say I so get being all freaked out. I am SO happy things look good. 30 weeks already - I have reallu sucked at being a bloggy friend with this NB but I have been following along and I am so excited to meet this baby of yours!
Only 4 pounds - I hate to say it but just wait. Sounds like me on baby #1. It changed!
XOXO
Britt
I'm just happy I haven't gained excessive weight - like 30+ lbs (which is unnecessary for my size). If in the next ten weeks I gain 10-15lbs... fine by me. Whatever the baby needs.
Glad to hear you're feeling a little better! You're almost there!! :)
I am so glad that things are going well!