So after trying my hardest to gain weight for this baby I have successfully gained 14 pounds and yes I am 9 months pregnant. I don't know why it has been so hard for me to gain weight but sadly it has effected poor little baby. I finally managed to get him to 5 pounds 5 ounces though which is amazing from where he was 4 weeks ago!! My Doctor even gave me a pat on the back for my efforts.
I am now facing the problem of having low amniotic fluid levels. Poor little guy doesn't have room and has small amounts of fluid to breath and get his nutrients. I am going to the Doctor every other day to make sure my levels haven't dropped to the "unsafe get his baby out now level" So we are now playing the waiting game to see if I will make to 40 weeks or he will be coming out yearly. It stresses me out a bit because he is so small still but also its kinda fun to think well maybe its today whenever I walk into the doctors office. At least i like the office and everyone there because they see me so dang much now. When I left the office on Friday my Doctor said try to stay pregnant one more week {She is going out of town}. Hopefully I can report back to her I am still pregnant when she gets back and our runt baby will be okay in there awhile longer and be able to make it to 6 pounds before he comes out.
Oh AnnMarie my thoughts and prayers are with you and your little family. My sister in law had to deliver my nephew early due to low amniotic fluid. I hope everything goes well for you!! Love you girl!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry Ann Marie! I totally know all about the waiting game, and it is SO stressful. Unfortunately the, "Okay this has gotten far to unsafe for YOU" was spoken to me far too soon. I don't know if you feel guilty about it or not, but I spent so many nights crying and feeling so guilty that my body wasnt equipped to take care of my baby inside the way it should. So I hope you are doing okay with all this, and it looks like you've already done great! I'll be thinking of you :-)
ReplyDeleteHey Mawie, Keep your head up darling--I know everything will work out! My guys were both just under 5lbs and small but definetely healthy! Keeping you in my prayers always--how exciting to think you are gonna be a mom anyday!!!! Love you!
ReplyDeletePS I hope that didn't come across like you SHOULD feel guilty, I only meant that I did and it was so hard. I'd beat myself up over it all the time. If you ever feel stressed and need someone to talk to, I understand how you feel!
ReplyDeleteI almost think that your lucky that you didn't put a ton of wait on. I am at 31 weeks and I have already gained over 20 pounds!!! I feel like and elephant!!!! I am so sorry that its effecting your little guy. I wish you all the luck and know that you are in my prayers!
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