I went to see my perinatologist yesterday afternoon. I am always so tired after the long drive back and forth that I just can't get the energy to post right away. Sorry for the delay in information.
Abby continues to look good. We did a basic ultrasound with the portable machine (not detailed) in his office, which showed she is quite active (I knew that from her kicks) and that she has good levels of fluid around her. Her heart continues to beat strongly. I also got my blood drawn to make sure my blood is not clotting abnormally due to losing Will. Apparently, this is a very rare issue, so praying that all will be fine. I go back for a detailed u/s next Tuesday to check on her growth rate and heart function as well as my cervical length.
The doctor said that our risk of losing Abby in utero is decreasing with every week, and that my biggest risk remains pre-term labor. I'll be 27 weeks this Thursday, which means I'll be 7 months pregnant and in my final trimester. This is very good news for Abby, though my doctor said making it to 32 weeks is my 'big goal' and then 36 after that.
My mom is visiting right now, and she has helped me get to be out and about a bit more. I'm still on 'modified rest' I would call it. Not total bedrest and not totally homebound, but generally taking it as easy as possible with lots and lots of ice cream. OK, maybe the ice cream is unecessary. Speaking of food though, thanks so much to all of you who provided dinners for us these past two weeks. It was so helpful for Mark and I not to have to worry about that detail of our daily lives.
Please do continue praying for Abby that she will be strong and healthy and make it to full-term. We are so blessed with all your support.
Eve
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