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bloodsong1) wrote2007-01-10 07:55 am
bloodsong1) wrote2007-01-10 07:55 am
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Survey says!
Nothing really. This isn't a game show, this is my life. Which was not really a game show, but was a television show. What, you thought Sesame Street made that up??
Had my doctor's appointment yesterday. Yes, I am at significant risk for another pre-term baby. Currently sitting at 23 + weeks, which means I'm shy of 24 weeks. More then 5 months along, for whomever's counting. The magic numbers are 28 weeks and 34 weeks. After 34 weeks, they don't do any preventative treatment for pre-term labor. Before 28 weeks, it's magnesium and steroid shots, between 28 and 34 it's a different medication and steroid shots. Bed rest is mandatory in both cases.
The good news is I'm 102 lbs, my tummy measures 22 cm, or was it 27? *shrug* I'm right where I'm supposed to be size-wise and the heartbeat is strong and steady. I'm at the 'visit every two weeks' stage, so the next appointment is the 23rd, and I will be seeing a nutritionist the same day, as Wolf and I are pretty sure malnutrition and dehydration was what triggered Markl's early birth. Yes, I was in a bad, bad state back then, as I explained to the social worker after the exam and bloodwork was done. They drew 7 vials of blood and blew two veins in my left arm before trying my right and finding a good gusher. Some of that might have been my own focused "Let the blood flow" mantra. ^_^
Yeah, I had to see a social worker. Part of the procedure for expectant mothers at this clinic. Ended up talking to her for over an hour, yeesh. Lots of baggage, Queenie has, from the eating disorder she still hasn't kicked to the verbal and emotional abuse from the ex-husband. My two brief bouts of professional counselling didn't touch the eating disorder at all, so I was diagnosed as 'depressed'. Came home with a folder stuffed full of useful information, including several pamphlets from the social worker for free to low cost counseling, parenting assistance and breastfeeding support. There's a fabulous network here in NY for preggie ladies and I'm tickled.
Right now the plan is to keep eating, ^_^ rest whenver I need it, and keep a weather eye out for pre-term labor symptoms. Cramps, contractions, bleeding. I can work unless that starts up, then it's mandatory bed rest and meds prior to 34 weeks. Doesn't sound like my doctor is going to do preventative bed rest, yay!
I have resigned myself to riding around in a wheelchair or motorized cart when we go shopping from now until the baby comes. I feel silly, but it's really much easier on my pelvis. Especially with the way this family shops. ^_^ Wanderers, the lot of them.
I have not had an ultrasound yet, I have to schedule that today with a different office. Should be able to get in right away, whoot!
I think I'm going to lay down after Markl's on the bus. The kitties kept me awake last night.
Had my doctor's appointment yesterday. Yes, I am at significant risk for another pre-term baby. Currently sitting at 23 + weeks, which means I'm shy of 24 weeks. More then 5 months along, for whomever's counting. The magic numbers are 28 weeks and 34 weeks. After 34 weeks, they don't do any preventative treatment for pre-term labor. Before 28 weeks, it's magnesium and steroid shots, between 28 and 34 it's a different medication and steroid shots. Bed rest is mandatory in both cases.
The good news is I'm 102 lbs, my tummy measures 22 cm, or was it 27? *shrug* I'm right where I'm supposed to be size-wise and the heartbeat is strong and steady. I'm at the 'visit every two weeks' stage, so the next appointment is the 23rd, and I will be seeing a nutritionist the same day, as Wolf and I are pretty sure malnutrition and dehydration was what triggered Markl's early birth. Yes, I was in a bad, bad state back then, as I explained to the social worker after the exam and bloodwork was done. They drew 7 vials of blood and blew two veins in my left arm before trying my right and finding a good gusher. Some of that might have been my own focused "Let the blood flow" mantra. ^_^
Yeah, I had to see a social worker. Part of the procedure for expectant mothers at this clinic. Ended up talking to her for over an hour, yeesh. Lots of baggage, Queenie has, from the eating disorder she still hasn't kicked to the verbal and emotional abuse from the ex-husband. My two brief bouts of professional counselling didn't touch the eating disorder at all, so I was diagnosed as 'depressed'. Came home with a folder stuffed full of useful information, including several pamphlets from the social worker for free to low cost counseling, parenting assistance and breastfeeding support. There's a fabulous network here in NY for preggie ladies and I'm tickled.
Right now the plan is to keep eating, ^_^ rest whenver I need it, and keep a weather eye out for pre-term labor symptoms. Cramps, contractions, bleeding. I can work unless that starts up, then it's mandatory bed rest and meds prior to 34 weeks. Doesn't sound like my doctor is going to do preventative bed rest, yay!
I have resigned myself to riding around in a wheelchair or motorized cart when we go shopping from now until the baby comes. I feel silly, but it's really much easier on my pelvis. Especially with the way this family shops. ^_^ Wanderers, the lot of them.
I have not had an ultrasound yet, I have to schedule that today with a different office. Should be able to get in right away, whoot!
I think I'm going to lay down after Markl's on the bus. The kitties kept me awake last night.