This week was uneventful up until yesterday. I had my 36 week check up and my midwife noticed I was measuring small (27 cm when I should be around 36) so she sent us up to labor and delivery where they did a non-stress test (monitored the baby's movements for about 20 minutes) and all of that was normal, but then they did an ultrasound to check my amniotic fluid levels to see if that was why I was measuring small. The midwife that we saw said that if the fluid level was low then they would have to induce labor but if not, growth restriction would be a possibility. She told us that if the baby measured small (under the 10th percentile) that they would induce labor. So after checking fluid levels, which turned out to be completely normal, we were off to radiology for another ultrasound to check the baby's measurements. When they measure the baby they take 4 measurements. One around the head, one across the top of the head, one around the belly, and another down the length of the femur bone. When they measured his head, it was a completely normal size, in the 50th percentile. However, when they measured his belly and femur, they measured significantly smaller, below the 10th percentile. After a LOT of waiting, the charge nurse from labor and delivery came to speak to us. She was the one who let us know about the measurement situation. She told us that they weren't going to induce labor but on Monday she is sending us to the high risk pregnancy specialists. They will run another non-stress test on the baby and then later in the week do another ultrasound. The difference between this ultrasound and the one we had in radiology is that the high risk equipment is a lot better and that instead of a technician doing the ultrasound, it will be an actual doctor. So, as of then, we will be able to FINALLY get some answers as to what exactly is going on with our little bear and what their plan of action is. At this point, I'm assuming that everything will be perfectly ok and that little man is as perfect as ever! I will post again when we know more. As for right now, here's my weekly update.
How far along? 36 Weeks
Total weight gain: 25 + lbs
Maternity clothes? SQUEEZING into my maternity jeans and tops.
Stretch Marks? nope!
Sleep: lots of tossing and turning
Best moment this week: seeing Koda's face on ultrasound (he looks EXACTLY like Zach)
Miss Anything? being comfortable lol!
Movement? not quite as active as usual but he's still pretty busy in there.
Food cravings?: nothing really...haven't been very hungry lately....WEIRD
Anything making you queasy or sick: i feel queasy a lot lately...not sure why
Gender: boy!
Labor Signs: braxton hicks
Symptoms: back pain
Belly Button in or out? flat!
Wedding rings on or off? on
Mood: a little anxious
Looking forward to: getting answers
