Week 35- June 13th, 2012

In week 35, thebump.com says the average size of a baby is that of a coconut which is around 5.5 lbs. Of course, our baby succeeded that statistic 2 weeks ago.  We are not sure of baby's weight this week but we know peanut is larger than average.  

While in the midst of end of pregnancy preparations, we hit a speed bump that stopped mommy in her tracks and ramped up daddy's to-do list.

Last Thursday, mommy was diagnosed with preeclampsia, which we knew would be a possibility because she fit the profile in many ways.  Although our OB has been prepping us for the possibility, mommy was a little emotional about the news.  As a result, bed/house rest with frequent monitoring has been ordered for mommy and baby.

We're taking it day by day at this point. Baby's heartrate was beautiful yesterday.  Amniotic fluid levels are still in the safe zone.  I am dilated 1/2 a centimeter, but that is no big deal and very common for 1st pregnancies, according to Dr. Gosser.  He, however, was very honest with us that the preeclampsia will only get worse so it is no longer IF there will be induction it is WHEN. The pregnancy will not go beyond the end of week 37 which falls around July 4th. Mommy has to go for more blood work to check liver enzymes and platelets as well as do another 24 hour protein test.  If those levels increase, we will be looking at dates to induce.  Mommy goes back to Dr. Gosser on Thursday to monitor baby's heart rate and amniotic fluid level.

Our immediate goal is to keep both of us safe (the only way to cure preeclampsia is to deliver), but we also want to make sure baby is fully developed. At this point mommy is trying to fight against what is normal for her, being on the go, by keeping as still as possible, which is driving her nuts.  She hates watching everyone scurrying around trying to do all of the last minute things without her participation, but we know she needs to follow doctors orders and we appreciate all of the help support, love, and company being provided during this time.  

 

A silver lining is that we found out baby is no longer breech so that decreases the chance of having to have a c-section. We're quite happy about that news and trying to figure out the point at which baby flipped.  Since we have a FULL movement baby, it is hard to detect that one moment that stole mommy's breath away.  We may have an acrobat or gymnast on our hands. 


Love, 


Justin & Erin Stone