Monday, November 30, 2009

Bedrest day 3

Well, we made it through another day! This morning at 5am they stopped giving me the drugs to prevent contractions, and I'm happy to report that all has been quiet since then.

I was also moved from the "wait and see" area into the "long term care" area, and was given permission to shower. Ahhhhh heavenly! People no longer make the nose wrinkle face when they get too close! If you'd like the phone number for my new room, let me know.

Baby was monitored a couple of times today and did great, her heartbeat looks really good. I'll also be getting biophysical profiles twice a week to get a more in depth look at exactly what's going on in there. They score it out of 8, and she scored 6 which is considered to be a pass, particularly because the part she did not score perfectly on is not considered to be as important. She passed on the amount of amniotic fluid left, which was very reassuring, despite the fact that we were able to see her bladder empty during the ultrasound, and then witness the resulting gush from me, resulting in a bed change... gross, but kind of fascinating also!

A representative from the NICU also stopped by and explained some more about what will happen when baby 2 decides to make her appearance and what to expect immediately after her birth. She mostly reinforced the message that by 30 weeks the most risky time has past and outcomes are very good, and babies usually just need help eating, breathing, and regulating their temperature at first. It was nice to talk with her, and I feel better knowing exactly what to expect when she's born.

Fiona is still doing fine, Grandpa Bill sent me some pictures this morning of her having fun with megablocks, so I at least have some cute pictures for your entertainment this evening...


Just look at that girl stacking blocks!


The last exciting thing is that I was also given permission to have one wheelchair trip a day, so tomorrow I might be able to meet Fiona in the lobby/McDonalds area downstairs (the only part of the hospital she is allowed to come into) for a quick visit.

Thanks for all the emails and calls and well wishes, we really appreciate them!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wheelchair trips!!! Yeah! It's amazing what little things can lift your spirits. -rachel

PS. So glad to hear the update and that baby #2 is doing well.

Anonymous said...

You're in such great spirits and I'm happy to hear that baby #2 is well! Can't wait to come visit you! Is Fiona still getting to go to music class? Vicki suggested we ask if you wanted one of us to pick her up sometime and take her to MMAB activity? Might be a nice break for whoever is caring for her and I'm sure she would like seeing her friends. Just let us know! -Kate

Louise said...

Hi Rachel - it is funny, I'm really excited!!

Hi Kate - I'm sure we can figure something out so that Fiona can hang out some time, I think she'd enjoy that. Looking forward to seeing you too!

C. L. Hanson said...

So the fluid just leaks out? Don't they do anything to try to plug it back up, so that the fluid will collect?

Louise said...

Hi C.L... yep, it just leaks out. Fluid passes from me to baby, and baby urinates which replenishes the fluid (because amniotic fluid is basically baby pee!) and then it continues to leak out. They can't do anything to plug it up, though very very rarely it does reseal...