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Can't sleep but I'm so happy

I've been up since 4:30 this morning. Right now it's 5:45. I have the legs of my 26 week baby in my belly, still safely inside, kicking up a storm. Doing some yoga or something, he is stretching! He is flexing! He is active.  Meanwhile, on the outside, I have the legs of my growing seven year old boy stretched across to my side of the bed. He sleeps in my room fairly regularly now, and I wouldn't pass this up for anything. I love the extra snuggles. I know these days are numbered.  Both of my boys are happily, contentedly snuggling against me and I wouldn't change any of it. I lay here in the dark quiet of night which became morning, the whirring white noise of the air conditioner drowning out any other noise. I have glimpses of the world outside in the cracks around my window blinds. The sun is rising, and daylight is here. Soon we will wake up, too. We will leave our warm cocoon and go out into the bright light of day. Soon Sam, too, will join us. I eagerly look forwa...

MFM appointment 24 weeks

I had my appointment with Dr Hodor on Friday. Everything looked good. Baby is measuring 4 days ahead so my EDD AUA is 8/20!  I stopped spotting earlier this week which is so wonderful. My sub-chorionic hematoma is 8x8x4 centimeters but is "clotted" and is stable.  BUT. But... The Dr noticed a problem with his heart. Specifically the arch. It looked narrow. I am being referred to a pediatric cardiologist to rule out an aortic coarctation. So frightening. Putting it all in God's hands... 

24 Weeks!! May 5

We actually made it to 24 weeks! Viability!!! We waited for this on eggshells. My hospital bag is packed in my car, and I have had a plan in place with my family for what to do if I went into early labor. But here we are! Viability 🥰🥰 I am feeling good this week. Sore in the evenings. I am still resting and taking it easy. I have a MFM appointment on Friday to check the subchorionic hemorrhage. It seems to be pretty calm right now. My spotting has slowed down to nothing! I am so grateful.