It's been raining for a couple days now. I like rain, but this is the kind of gloomy gray day that leaves me feeling melancholy and not wanting to do anything but stay in bed and read a novel. Perhaps I should give myself permission to do that, but I feel guilty, as I am not technically on medical leave.
Gray seems to be the theme of the week.
In obstetric news: The Boy passed his NST (he was a crazy man in there!), fluid level and dopplers still look good, and he actually doesn't have his legs over his head today (not that that last one is a big deal, but I was starting to wonder if he EVER moves his legs). The OB I saw today said I'm in the gray zone. No reason to deliver him today, but, yeah, go ahead and switch from Lovenox to old-fashioned heparin. If he shows minimal growth next week, chances are he'll be delivered. So basically I could end up with a c-section at any time...or a vaginal delivery around 40 weeks if he continues to grow, fluid and dopplers look fine, and I go into labor on my own. I could have a baby who comes home with me from the hospital or who could stay a couple weeks in the NICU. It all depends.
I have to say, all this gray uncertainty is making me a bit crazy.
I support your rest and novel reading. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat news on the NST!
Gray IS crazy-making. I'm hoping for the 40 weeks, natural labor path for you. But most of all for delivery of a healthy, fully-baked baby.
Curious: why switch to heparin?
Regular heparin has a shorter half life and can be "reversed" if necessary prior to delivery. If you need a c-section while on Lovenox, it's guaranteed general anesthesia (can't do an epidural) and presents added bleeding risks...
ReplyDeleteSo most pregnant women on Lovenox either make the switch around 36-37 weeks, or stop taking it, depending on why they were on it in the first place. I'm actually happy to make the switch, as Lovenox needles SUCK and heparin just requires tiny insulin syringes.
Hmm, interesting. Glad you're switching then, for multiple reasons. Amazing your at almost 35 weeks!
ReplyDeleteContinuing to send positive thoughts and hopes for a full term delivery.
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