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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Update

Well, we went to the doctor today. I feel a little more relieved after talking with her. Everything looks and sounds good. Heartbeat is strong, blood pressure was pretty good and Rachel is still moving lots. The only concern is, of course, that she is still sideways. So here's what the doctor said...
Next appointment is in 2 weeks with an ultrasound to make sure everything looks good, and if she hasn't turned by then, we will schedule a c-section for 39 weeks
Manipulation is an option, but very painful with a 1 in 4 chance of working (also includes an expensive hospital stay which could result in c-section anyway)
There is probably a reason that she is staying the way that she is: either the cord is wrapped around her and she can't move, or my uterus is shaped funny and she's stuck.
The good news is, we will know her birthday and family will not have to be waiting for the call and worried about getting here in time (unless Rachel decides she wants out sooner and we have an emergency c-section earlier)
I'm also excited that I do not have to worry about which doctor is on call to deliver, since we will schedule to have my doctor.
Rachel will definitely have a birthday close to her daddy, since 39 weeks exactly is Dustin's birthday!

So, with all that said, we don't really know too much more information, but my mind is at ease that we (doctor, Dustin and I) are all on the same page with the delivery decision.

2 comments:

nana said...

Thanks for the call & update. We'll keep on praying for you & Rachel, (Daddy, too).

Poppy said...

Can you schedule it so that I won't have to miss my ODU class? Have to keep my perfect attendance going, ya know!
Everything will be fine! Psalm 139 says so.
love,
Poppy