Time for another belly picture!
Great news....my doctors had a discussion and my c section will be scheduled around 39 weeks! Also this chapter of high risk is officially closed. This is a normal healthy pregnancy. No incompetent cervix here. The only thing I need to be monitored for is bacterial vaginosis (one more culture around 30weeks) and no laboring on my own. Sounds simple right? I certainly hope so! I am still considered high risk because we lost Audrey and my uterus has been compromised but it feels good to know that it's not because my cervix is gonna let go. The chances of me contracting another infection is almost non-existent.
As soon as I start to experience Braxton Hicks, oh boy, I hope I don't freak out. This is all new territory for me, I don't know what those are like so I hope I don't start getting paranoid that my uterus is gonna rupture. One day at a time right, that's what I tell other rainbow mommies. I need to remember my own advice. I can't possibly think about the million other things that could go wrong. Right now I have peace, I have hope and I'm going to throw myself into getting things ready for her to come home. And make my dear husband decide on her name!! I had a beautiful list that he liked none of, we started over, decided on her first name and again my list of middle names weren't to his liking. =) So, now he gets to pick...so much fun!
Seeing your belly pic made me smile! I am so happy for you...I can see the finish line for you! :)
ReplyDeleteYou look wonderful...so glad to hear that things are going well for you.
ReplyDeleteSo happy, Michelle! Always praying for you :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful, wonderful!!! Been thinking and praying for you!
ReplyDeleteWhy would your uterus rupture if you go into labor? You had a C-section before... did they cut more than they should or something? Just wondering?
Hugs to you!
April, Yes, because I was only @ 25 weeks they had to cut through more muscle than someone who is full term. The OB did do a very good job of staying really low but it was more than likely not just the cervical area that he had to cut into. Both the specialist and my new OB know that he is very skilled & are confident that he stayed as low as possible. That's why they are letting me go until 39 weeks, they still don't want any laboring but are more willing to risk that knowing how well he performs and documents his surgeries. Otherwise it is standard (for previous preterm c sections) to go @37weeks to avoid labor even more so. I just really hope I make it that long with out starting labor!!
ReplyDeletecongrats girl! you look great! one day at a time is good advice! but hard advice to follow!! but it is most def true
ReplyDeleteAhh! Loving your babybump!
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Oh Michelle I hadnt seen this post sorry....Braxton Hicks for me, felt like my belly would 'tighten up'...they did not have any pain with them and they were very random...you would almost see the baby's shape right through the belly...its an amazing experience..!!!
ReplyDeleteim excited for you about getting your scheduled section..I love to hear the hope and peace in your voice ((((hugs))))), and yes loving loving the baby bump!!
I love the belly pic! You are so cute! I will keep you in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteWaiting to see a new pic of the baby bump! Hugs to you!!!!!!
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