Yesterday, I saw my perinatologist, for the last time, hopefully. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the guy (he's one of my favorite doctors), but if I don't have to see him again it's because the rest of this pregnancy will have gone relatively smooth.
I went in yesterday for my routine visit. Which means an external and internal ultrasound, assessment of the baby, the amniotic fluid and the condition of my cervix (whether it has thinned out anymore or if I was now dilating). It also could have meant a culture being sent off to find out the odds of me going into preterm labor within two weeks. But, as luck would have it, my cervix hadn't changed at all over the last three weeks, so the test wasn't warranted.
I was elated to find out that 3.0 had turned sometime over the past few weeks. I knew something had changed, but I wasn't sure what the changes were. I am feeling movement on the right AND left side of my tummy. Well, he is now head down so apparently I am feeling his legs moving around a little more freely than they had been. His head is really, really, really low. Which explains my overactive bladder (there was a night last week where I slept for seven hours and got up six times, that's how bad it is).
Anyhow, my perinatologist said the baby looks fantastic, the amniotic fluid looks great and my cervix looks absolutely normal for being 31-weeks pregnant and since we're taking care of the 17p injections at home, there is no reason to come back to see him unless I do go into labor over the next three weeks. I'm still at risk to have a preterm baby (50/50 chance), but there is nothing more he can do and now it's just up to me to pay attention to how I feel & call my OB whenever I think there might be changes going on.
My lower legs and ankles and feet continue to swell (some days are better than others) and he said to keep a watch on them and maybe mention it to my OB the next time I see them (I go to a practice and see five different docs), which is on Friday.
I got this 4D image of 3.0 yesterday. Unfortunately, his hand is covering part of his face, but it gives us a glimpse of what he looks like...he looks like Thomas & Toby. I particularly think he looks like Toby.
Until later,
Emily
2 comments:
So good to hear the great news. I remember having to visit my perinatologist every other week and it just seemed scary having to go to a specialist. It made the whole thing seem "delicate" and a bit scary. I'm happy to hear that things are well on their way. Keep us updated. And I love the picture too. I think he looks like Toby too.
I am so happy he has moved. We will keep are finger crossed that the rest of your pregnancy goes normally,boring,uneventful. Great picture. Hug the boys and take care. Love Always Mom
Post a Comment