Hard to believe I'm already at 28 weeks and 2 days. I'm actually beginning to feel a little sad that it's passing SO fast. Upon learning of baby girl's heart problem, there was the little panic to "make it" to 32 weeks, but now I'm sad that the "count" has resulted in a speedier pregnancy :( I enjoyed being pregnant with Nola so much and the time seemed to pass just right. I realize there are other reasons for it passing faster this time...like dealing with a toddler--that's a bit busy, not to mention the plethora of doctors appointments and play dates that keep life forever busier.
Kevin and I got to Calgary just in time to make it to his favourite East Indian restaurant for lunch. Moti Mahal is on 17th street I think, and today we made the time to indulge in some fine cuisine. Baby girl seemed to enjoy the butter chicken and mango lassi!
Afterward we went to the Foothills for our appointment. First I see a Perinatology Nurse who takes my blood pressure. Today I was 110/55, but can you believe for 3 weeks straight my blood pressure was 100/50? Crazy.
Then the ultrasound. Baby girls heart was still beating at 53, which kind of bugs me. She moves a lot; way more than Nola did and her growth is now in the 70th percentile. They figure she's about 2 lbs 12 oz. So things look great in every other way. Even though the doctor was firm that 55 was the cutoff point, she isn't worried because nothing is changing in her condition, her heart muscles are strong, and she's remaining steady. I guess if they aren't worried, I shouldn't be either...but she's MY baby <3
Anyway, early this morning, before we even left Red Deer I got a call on my cell from Edmonton. I had a wonderful conversation with a lady named Lori who informed me that we have a 2 day appointment in Edmonton on February 16 &17. Kevin and I will go to the U of A and Royal Alexandra hospitals for tours and ultrasounds and then video conference meetings with various doctors to walk us through everything we should expect and do when the time comes to welcome baby girl into the world. I suspect they will also set her birthday then too. We will meet with a different team of cardiologist, perinatologist, obstetrician and neonatologist who will know all the ins and outs.
It seems a little daunting but am grateful for the amount of comprehensive care we are receiving. It feels good to be in such capable hands. I know after these meetings we will have all the answers we need and a clearer vision of the future.
Some of my friends have been questioning and I will clarify regarding the "32 week" thing. If we were running in to complications and difficulty with the baby's viability in utero, they would be removing the baby at 32 weeks. Since things have been going as well as they have, the doctors DO plan to have me carry the baby as far as possible to ensure a healthier child. That, also, is within reason. Since they would prefer a c-section to control the outcome better, they would not want me to go TOO far in case I go in to labour on my own. The obstetrician I have now in Calgary figures 36 weeks would be a good number.
All that considered, with how good baby girl IS doing we could quite possibly have our baby the second or third week of March. Hopefully nothing will change and we can stay the course.
Kevin and I got to Calgary just in time to make it to his favourite East Indian restaurant for lunch. Moti Mahal is on 17th street I think, and today we made the time to indulge in some fine cuisine. Baby girl seemed to enjoy the butter chicken and mango lassi!
Afterward we went to the Foothills for our appointment. First I see a Perinatology Nurse who takes my blood pressure. Today I was 110/55, but can you believe for 3 weeks straight my blood pressure was 100/50? Crazy.
Then the ultrasound. Baby girls heart was still beating at 53, which kind of bugs me. She moves a lot; way more than Nola did and her growth is now in the 70th percentile. They figure she's about 2 lbs 12 oz. So things look great in every other way. Even though the doctor was firm that 55 was the cutoff point, she isn't worried because nothing is changing in her condition, her heart muscles are strong, and she's remaining steady. I guess if they aren't worried, I shouldn't be either...but she's MY baby <3
Anyway, early this morning, before we even left Red Deer I got a call on my cell from Edmonton. I had a wonderful conversation with a lady named Lori who informed me that we have a 2 day appointment in Edmonton on February 16 &17. Kevin and I will go to the U of A and Royal Alexandra hospitals for tours and ultrasounds and then video conference meetings with various doctors to walk us through everything we should expect and do when the time comes to welcome baby girl into the world. I suspect they will also set her birthday then too. We will meet with a different team of cardiologist, perinatologist, obstetrician and neonatologist who will know all the ins and outs.
It seems a little daunting but am grateful for the amount of comprehensive care we are receiving. It feels good to be in such capable hands. I know after these meetings we will have all the answers we need and a clearer vision of the future.
Some of my friends have been questioning and I will clarify regarding the "32 week" thing. If we were running in to complications and difficulty with the baby's viability in utero, they would be removing the baby at 32 weeks. Since things have been going as well as they have, the doctors DO plan to have me carry the baby as far as possible to ensure a healthier child. That, also, is within reason. Since they would prefer a c-section to control the outcome better, they would not want me to go TOO far in case I go in to labour on my own. The obstetrician I have now in Calgary figures 36 weeks would be a good number.
All that considered, with how good baby girl IS doing we could quite possibly have our baby the second or third week of March. Hopefully nothing will change and we can stay the course.
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| Mmm, pancake! |
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