On Thursday I work up for work and felt a little trickle. I told hubby that I either piddled myself like a puppy or leaked a little fluid. I didn’t think much of it until an hour later at work and it happened again. I figured it was time to call my ob and ask what to do. They told me to head to their office. I showed up and they did two tests on me to see if the fluid was my amniotic fluid or not. Both of their tests came up positive for amniotic fluid. Queue tears…My OB was great, calmed me down and sent me over to the hospital for additional testing. She told me that delivering at 34 weeks was a lot different that 19 weeks and that if delivering early need to happen everything would be fine. I called hubby and told him what was going on and headed over to the hospital where my mom met me. They got me all checked into triage and hooked me up to the monitors. Squatter looked great and I enjoyed hearing her heartbeat. They proceeded to do three different tests for amniotic fluid. One of the three came up positive. They also did an US to check my fluid levels – looked great at 21. Two hours later they re-tested the two negative tests and they were still negative. The OB at the hospital chalked it up to a fluke test and sent me on my way. They said they don’t really trust the litmus test (the one that was positive) because you can get false positives. The monitors did show me contracting every 3 to 4 minutes but they didn’t hurt…just uncomfortable. They were not concerned with the contractions either.
Today I went to the MFM for a growth scan and to recheck my fluid levels. Everything looked good. My amniotic fluid was at 18 today. So she has plenty of it so they are not worried either. However, they did find a cyst on her ovary today. They said it was most likely due to all my hormones and will dissolve once she is born. We will just need to monitor it with her pediatrician. Her little belly is also measuring big. After some research on Google seems like my borderline diabetes could be causing that. Poor little Squatter – Her mommy’s hormones and diet is causing her all sorts of havoc in there.
I’m going to take it easy this weekend and hope she stays put for a couple more weeks! I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!
I know you must have been terrified, and I am so glad that Little Miss is ok! 34 weeks is COMPLETELY different than 19, but keeping her inside for a few more certainly won't hurt. I hope your plan of taking it easy this weekend is working!
ReplyDeleteSo glad everything is ok! Enjoy your restful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat had to be so scary for you, I'm so glad everything is ok!! Rest up and relax!
ReplyDeleteI know a few babies born at 34 weeks and they have all grown into happy, healthy toddlers. Hopefully your little gitl will stay in for another few weeks to plump up. I am sure you are so excited to meet her! I am sure this was very very scary for you but I am so happy everything is OK. I will be thinking of you. Rest up Momma!
ReplyDelete34 weeks is good but they are probably going to hold off to at least 36 weeks. Don't worry I had my daughter at 35 weeks and she was 6 lbs 5 oz. she was in the NICU for 10 days for apnea but came home PERFECT!! hopefully you can get over the 34 week hump :) praying for you Oh and they ended up giving me a steroid shot so baby's lungs would have developed more by the time she came out.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got checked out and everything seems to be fine! It's always nice to have a great medical staff looking out for you and your baby. A very restful weekend sounds like a wonderful idea, take it easy!
ReplyDeleteGlad she's okay! Try to stay calm! :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear everything is ok. Rest and enjoy the rest of your weekend. SO glad Squatter is ok!
ReplyDeleteGood luck sweetie. I can imagine how scary that would be for you. I think any time our babies come before full term would have us freaking out even if they could be perfectly okay. Just rest yourself and take care.
ReplyDeleteSomeone I know had their baby at 24 weeks. It was really horrible at the time, but she's now 2 and a half years old and doing great. If Squatter has to be evicted, the odds are that she'll do just fine.
ReplyDeleteAnd, whatever happens, it's not your fault.
Fingers crossed nothing happens for another few weeks - but it won't be long until you get to meet your wee one.
I hate the idea of you scared in the hospital, wondering if little Squatter is coming early! Take it easy. Fingers crossed that you just have a chill few weeks from here, until you meet your little girl. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteGlad everything ended up being okay. Hopefully Squatter will stay put for a few more weeks!
ReplyDelete34 weeks is definitely different. Glad everything was okay though, the more time baking the better.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear all is well and I hope it continues to stay that way for a bit longer. I'm a few days ahead of you and I couldn't imagine the baby coming just yet.. although, we're not that far off really, it could happen at any time. Hmm, I should start thinking about that.
ReplyDeleteVery scary but glad all is OK!
ReplyDeleteThe 34 week-ers in the NICU when we were there were all HUGE and healthy and beautiful and beginning to eat on their own within a day or two and only had to stay there until they could build up to eating on their own every feeding -- usually a week or so. My OB said 34 weeks was the BIG goal. Hopefully you've got 6 more weeks to go, though!!
Sending goooooooooood vibes from across the pond.
ReplyDeleteTry to relax (I know, I know... :-) ) My Anabel decided to make an early appearance at 35 weeks and she was fine (without a steroid shot or anything).
Tuli
Hang in there, hon, it sounds like you are being well monitored. Sending hugs and well wishes to you and Squatter!
ReplyDeletei am so relieved that everything is ok. take care of yourself, mama! you and squatter are in my thoughts and prayers for a few more weeks of pregnancy and a safe delivery. the countdown is beginning! ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad everything turned out good! 34 weeks would be fine to have her. I had mine at 36 and they went home with me. Still praying for you and your sweet baby! :)
ReplyDeleteHow scary! So thankful everything is okay. squatter - your momma is anxious to meet you, but stay put for a few more weeks! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear everything is ok! I can't believe you are already 34 weeks! Yipeee..Just a few weeks to go. Sending positive thoughts your way!
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