Friday, April 11, 2008

Pregnancy Update

So today has been interesting! I spent half the day at the hospital on a monitor because Makaelynn is not cooperating. I have been having to do Non-stress test weekly and she does not do what she is suppose to do. And the last 2 days she hasn't been moving hardly at all so I totally freaked because when i was 20 weeks we had what I thought would be a normal ultrasound, but we found out she has a 2 vessel cord instead of a 3 vessel cord which can cause all sorts of health problems like- kidney problems (in some cases only 1) , heart problems, down syndrome and they don't get enough blood flow and nutrients as they would with 3 vessels so they don't grow at a good rate during the last trimester. Well I wasn't having any of those problems until a couple weeks ago and I went to my appointment today and I am 34 1/2 weeks and only measuring at 30 weeks so it goes to show she is not growing and during the stress test she just didn't do well so they did an ultrasound and monitored her for a half hour she moved maybe 2 times and she would not try to take a breath on her own so the Dr. I saw today talked with the other Dr and decided to send me to the hospital and start me on petocin and see how she tolerated my contractions. Apparently she handled them well cause they took me off and sent me home after 3 hours of contractions (its a good thing you forget what it really feels like!!!) And I have to go back tomorrow for a nst again so we will see if she doesn't do well they will take her. I just dont know what to think I am just frustrated and I am totally worried about my daughter and hope everything will work out for the best!

2 comments:

Russell & Jammie said...

You are in our prayers!! God has a plan for your family. Please le us know if there is anything we can do. We love you! Keep us updaed.

ashley said...

Whitney - We are fasting for you and Makaelynn today. She is loved. I know this is a stressful time for you and John. We will be in touch to see if there is anything we can do.

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Love,
J&A