Well, Adam and I went to the high-risk OB on Wednesday. They started out by doing a very detailed ultrasound, then I saw the nurse, and then the doctor. We really love this doctor. He was very knowledgeable and attentive to us and explained everything more than once.
The ultrasound showed that everything was slightly ahead of schedule as far as her growth and she weighed 6 POUNDS!!! She is going to be a chunker I think. As far as they could tell by the ultrasound, she has not been affected by the CMV virus that I have, but there is no sure way to tell. However, my amniotic fluid was low so I remain out of work and I am supposed "to rest and take it easy", which is so hard at times. My fluid being low can be for a number of reasons. It could possibly be a result of the virus going into my placenta or I just need to drink more fluids or a bunch of other things.
I was also started on an anti-viral drug for 14 days to help me get over the virus and hopefully have some added protection for her. I am nervous because I hate medication and also because it is practically never used in pregnancy and there is no research on it. I will be going to this high-risk OB twice a week having ultrasounds and NST's done, seeing my regular OB weekly and having weekly blood work. He said that if at anytime I come in and the baby has changed in any way, or my fluid levels have dropped, then they will go ahead and take the baby. That scares me but I know they are doing what is best for Finley. The weekly blood work is to make sure that the medication they put me on is not affecting me negatively. It can cause a decrease in my white blood cells, an increase in my liver enzymes, and effect my platelets to a point to where my blood will not clot. They also stressed doing daily kick counts. I did this yesterday and did not feel comfortable with the number, so I went to L&D last night and was monitored. Of course, everything was fine and the nurse said I had a textbook, perfect strip. It did give us both piece of mind, but I hate that I have become paranoid over all of this.
Overall, I am feeling slightly better. Just please continue to pray that she does not contract this virus and my weekly appointments remain good with continued growth on the ultrasounds. Also for her to stay "baking" in there for as long as possible and my fluid levels to rise.
I will update after each appointment. Thanks again for everything. Hopefully I will have some pictures of the up and coming nursery soon. Adam plans to paint today but our crib will not be in until around May 8th!!! Yikes!! But we will get through it!
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Oh Mit. I hate that you are having to go through this. I've been thinking about you... Now drink some water!!!!
Mit, I know you have probably heard all of the advice that you have never wanted to hear...pray, keep your spirits up, things will work out...You know all of this. I just want to remind you that you have so many people that are on your side! I can honestly say that the "waiting" is the hardest part of it all. Finley already has so many people who love her so very much and are praying for her (and you) everyday!
I love you and can't wait to see photos of that nursery! Sounds like you may need to get a jump start on it! I had McCanless a month early, as you know, and I didn't have her nursery quite ready either. Her nursery was finally finished and now, five years later, she has a big girl room but she STILL sleeps us!
Now...go drink some water! ;)
We are all thinking of you and praying for you guys and that sweet little Finley. I'm glad your OB's are taking such good care of you....sounds like they are ALL over this! You rest and drink lots of water. Love you lots!!
Misty,
We are praying for you and baby Finley! I just wanted to let you know that I had low fluid with my oldest, David. No apparent reason, just low fluid... rest while you can (ha!) and drink lots. Can't wait to see pictures of your beautiful baby!
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