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28-9-2008 - I’ve been hospitalized...

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

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Well my ultrasound on Thursday did not go so well. It showed the baby has had zero growth since the last one, two weeks prior. He basically stopped growing at 28 weeks even though I’m in week 32. My peri admitted me to the hospital after letting me go home to pack a bag. He talked with my OB and they decided my case would be fully turned over to my peri.

Although the ultrasound showed good blood flow and good fluid levels they think my placenta is not working properly. The baby is not getting enough nutrients and hence isn’t growing as he should be.

I’ve already had the two steroid shots to speed up the lung (and other organs) development. They hook me up to a monitor for an hour+, 3 times a day to monitor the baby’s heart and any contractions. I haven’t been contracting and so far the baby’s heart has been good. I will have another ultrasound next Thursday, but they will not be able to check for grown, as to get accurate results that can only be done once every two weeks. They will check the fluids and dopler again. Then I guess the following Thursday they will check for growth, if there is some they will stretch out my pregnancy if not they will deliver him.

It’s been a pretty emotional several days while I’m adjusting to my new life of bedrest in the hospital. Where I will be until the baby is delivered.

>>> Just wanted to thank you all for all the reasuring words and kind thoughts! I'll be updating this blog as I learn more about what's going on. THANK YOU GIRLS!!! <<<

>>>>>>> 10/12/08 ---- I'm still at the hospital, it's been tough. 2 weeks + 3 days and counting. I'm scheduled for a c-section on Thursday 10/16. At last Thursdays growth check it was shown that the baby only grew one week in two weeks, so they decided it will be better to take him out. They did an amnio and it showed the lungs are not yet mature, so they want to stretch out my pregnancy till 35 weeks. They still have no clue what could be causing this as all the testing has been coming back normal. At least he is 3 lbs now and hopefully will gain a bit more weight by Thursday. Being in the hospital this long for no appearant reason has been the hardest thing ever. I can't wait for all this to end. <<<<<<<<<<<

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9 Comments on I’ve been hospitalized...


masonnickey - Thursday, 16 Oct
I hope everything works out for you and your baby. Have a safe delivery.

HillaryB - Monday, 29 Sep
You'll be good.Bed rest sucks! I had to do it.(but it is soooooooooooooooooo worth it) Thank-God you're over 28 weeks. Everything will be ok. :+)

missmarina - Sunday, 28 Sep
hang in there not much longer and your little guy will be out and safe and growing!!! bed rest is boring as hell in a hospital but get soem trashy mags or romance novels and it passes some time. praying for you two

sugarcubesandcottoncandy - Sunday, 28 Sep
Dont you worry girl. you and the little one have made it this far.you will both come through just great. will keep you in my prayers. huggs.

cherrybeth - Sunday, 28 Sep
I'll be thinking of you and praying everything goes well!! Keep us all posted.....Good luck xo

katey25 - Sunday, 28 Sep
Hiya Honey

My sister in law had the same thing, he grew very very little from week 28 onwards - he's fine today.

Take care of you x

teresa262 - Sunday, 28 Sep
I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I will keep you and your little one in my thoughts and prayers. I feel as though everything will work out just fine, and if they decide for him to come early you are in the best place. Rest up and take care of yourself. Keep me posted.

durangomama - Sunday, 28 Sep
Oh Sweetie! I am so shocked. I'm sorry that you are in hte hospital, but at least you are in good hands. Keep me posted and know that I'll be sending you and your baby some healthy growing vibes and thinking of you.

KristinJazz - Sunday, 28 Sep
I'm sorry to hear that!! I'm just so thankful that they have been keping close tabs on you and they were able to figure this out as early as possible. Just remember you are doing everything you can to keep your baby healthy and when the little one comes out and is in your arms, this temporary setback will be long forgotten. Stay positive and try to relax. I wish you all the best!!
K