Today's growth scan showed that although the babies are still growing, they are not growing at the rate they should be. Their weights as of today and how much they have gained in the last 2 weeks are as follows:
Baby A (boy): 2 lbs. 8 oz. (gain of 11 oz.)
Baby B (boy): 2 lbs. 4 oz. (gain of 9 oz.)
Baby C (girl): 1 lb. 15 oz. (gain of 5 oz.)
The doctor said he felt better after today's information, but still is a bit concerned about their weight. He thinks I could possibly be having small blood clots that are preventing enough nutrients from traveling through the babies' umbilical cords. After taking SEVENTEEN vials of my blood to test, we will find out in a few days if that is really the case. As a preventative measure, he has prescribed some medication to help with possible blood clots.
Then this afternoon I started feeling really crampy and achy and having quite a few contractions, so I was given a terrible shot that made my heart race and my limbs shake. Not pleasant to say the least. And if that wasn't bad enough, my terrible nurse wiped my arm with alcohol and gave me the shot before it even dried, causing it to really sting. Then when she was done with the shot, she held the alcohol swab over the fresh wound - ouch! At least it stopped the contractions and everthing is calm now.
Today was not my day at all.
3 comments:
Why haven't you mentioned your young father-in-law in your recent update? I understand that he just had a special day. : >) God is good.
Psalm 139 says, 13 For Thou didst form my inward parts; Thou didst weave me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Thy works, And my soul knows it very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from Thee, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth. 16 Thine eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Thy book they were all written, The days that were ordained for me, When as yet there was not one of them."
I'm praying for all 5 of you.
How lucky these babies are to have a mother as strong and determined as you. They feel your strength and love. We love you all!
After all that poking and prodding, no wonder you started having contractions! You're getting poked from the outside and the inside. The lovenox starts working quickly.I really like the verse that Bill sent.
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