I am so happy to say that our girl scored another 10/10 on her biophysical on Friday! I asked the nurse if she could take a peek at the baby's bowels and if she could see anything abnormal. She looked, and said that she couldn't detect anything out of the ordinary. At one point, there was a beautiful profile shot of her, then she turned towards us, making a picture impossible. In true Diva fashion, she won't let us see her face, but she'll show off her junk every chance she gets! I am sure this one will be in the front row at her preschool pageants with her dress up over her head...something I am sure her big sister would have done too!
Over the past two weeks or so, I have noticed that her movements have changed from the former vigorous punches and kicks, to these stretches and rolls. In the back of my mind, I know that this is normal, but it seemed a little early (compared to her big sister). I saw the Obsetrician on Friday as well and asked him about it, he said "Movement is what we're concerned about. We're looking for quantity, not quality, at this stage". That helped to reassure me... a little. I am eager for our ultrasound with the Specialist on this coming Thursday. It will be 3 weeks since our last ultrasound, and that is too long for my liking.
I am still undecided about having an amnio done. With my building anxiety levels, the idea of testing her lung development (if she's big enough to be delivered) at 36 weeks, and possibly having her here a little earlier than the promised 38 weeks, seems REALLY appealing. On the other hand, I really don't want to go through the same induction process as I did last time. I would like to start to dialate on my own, without the help of gels or tablets.
The next two weeks are quickly filling up for me. There are appointments, a staff meeting for work, possible shopping trips, and the LARGE pile of laundry building up in the nursery that needs to be done before her arrival. Here's hoping the second half of February goes as quickly as the first half did!
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Woot woot!! So glad that things are looking fantastic!! I totally understand wanting her here sooner than later! I think it's the most normal reaction for us to have - get them out before they die. It was so hard to just sit and wait the last few weeks with Jenna. And...if it's any consolation, I was at a March of Dimes function last week and they had these little cards on the tables with random facts. On of the random facts is that a 36 weeker's brain is only 2/3 the size of a 40 weeker's brain...something to consider in addition to all of the other stuff we mull over. Either way, you guys will make the right decision. Cannot wait to see Bump!!
ReplyDeleteYeah! So glad hear to biophysical #2 looks GREAT!!! I too am imaging I will feel so anxious to get Dot here as soon as possible... and like Susan pointed out, knowing there are developmental reasons for why a baby is in-utero for about 40 weeks.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to preschool pictures down the road with her dress over her head (maybe you just want to keep her in pants??). :)
Much love!