We had a good conversation with Dr. S., who delivered Cayden; she's not our main MFM but she knows our story. And she's from Edina, so we get to talk Minnesota with her as a bonus. We discussed the survival rates for preemies, 50% at 24 weeks and up to 85% by 28 weeks and the rate of disabiilites associated with these gestational ages. We also talked about my unique case in that I don't feel my contractions. With Cayden, I was contracting every 5 and then eventually every 2 minutes and had no idea. She didn't want to speak for Dr. A., our main doctor, but thought that I would most likely end up doing my bedrest here, even though it'd be primarily for monitoring purposes. It seems like it may be too risky to send me home if I can't pick up on any contractions myself, and at-home uterine monitoring is not something they're huge fans of, as it's not very reliable.
Monday is a cervical ultrasound and we'll hope to see some lengthening given the week of bedrest. I'm counting on it, actually. And then steroid shots will happen at the end of next week. Since it looks like I might be in here for the long haul, I'm soliciting suggestions for how to decorate this room, in addition to the fabulous photos that grace my bulletin board and that help me deal with missing Scout so much.
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well, i am an overplanner and have already thought about what i would want around me IF i ever get pregnant again and IF i end up on bedrest. i think i would ask my friends to each send me something - a drawing, a collage, a postcard, whatev - that represents love or positive energy to them. and then i would tape that stuff all over my wall, so i could wake up every morning and feel that support. so, if i had that bulletin board, that's what i'd do. :)
sorry you have to stay put. it does sound like the best idea. at least you will be waited on hand and foot! much love to you.
Still can't smuggle Scout in yet?
Paige, Simon and I are thinking of you every day and sending all the positive energy we have for your body to hold off and for Buggy to keep holding on. I love that you're keeping us all up to date. I feel relieved when I see another day has ticked past. I hope the days are peaceful for you. And full of hope.
xo
I like Jenni's idea for your bulletin board. I think that would be nice.
I did the uterine monitoring at home, and it was really frustrating. I had to constantly re-explain my situation to whatever nurse called after monitoring. No, I don't feel the baby move, and I rarely do because she doesn't move much. Over and over! I just wanted to yell at them to read my file before calling me. I didn't have cervix issues though - I think I'd feel safer in the hospital if my cervix was changing. Sometimes that daily reassurance is best. Hoping your ultrasound is good tomorrow!
Paige, I am glad that they are probably keeping you put in the hospital. Sounds like the best idea to me. Sending positive thoughts your way.
I like Jenni's idea too, and it sounds like I'll have to keep the care packages coming if you're going to be in the hospital for the long haul! If we can just get this house sold I could make visits in person!!! Thinking of the fun wall art I'll need to make to send to you next;) Much love, Chris
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