The Boy has officially fallen off his growth curve (down to 18th percentile, from 25th), mostly in his abdomen. And if one does even a small amount of reading, it seems this is the major tip that the growth problem is related to uterine environment, not genetics (though my OB didn't put it in exactly those terms).
What this means: I'm getting steroids (because I've missed intramuscular injections so much). I'm starting NSTs twice weekly, with weekly checks of amniotic fluid level and a doppler ultrasound of umbilical cord, growth ultrasound in two weeks. And I could be delivered by c-section any time.
Oh, yeah, on top of everything, he's still frank breech.
Ah shit. At least it does sound like they're keeping a good, close eye on you, and that they're ready to do whatever it takes to make sure that you both come through these last few weeks just fine.
ReplyDeleteBut still. Like you need the worry. So sorry you have to deal with this right now (or ever, for that matter.) Thinking of you.
oh no!! I'm glad you're getting good monitoring. Will be sending all positive thoughts that he can stay in there and cook as long as he's supposed to be. Ugh. With you.
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shit.
ReplyDeletesending good thoughts for a fully baked, healthy babe.
Oh G... That blows.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs and thoughts for a full term, healthy baby!
I tried to leave comments yesterday but they weren't taking. Sorry you are going through this. I am sending lots of positive thoughts for the steroids to do their thing and the boy to be born at the right time, perfectly healthy. Hugs to you.
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