Amnio Test

So today at 230 we met with Dr. Sherman to be checked again and to decide what to do from this point on, Harry took the night off from work. I am still at a 1-2 dilation and no change otherwise. So basically this means that they don't want to take the little guy as boys lungs develop a lot slower then girls. Basically our two options at this point was to stay on pain medication until our scheduled c-section date and/or have an Amniocentesis test done. With this test they can see whether or not his lungs have matured enough to take him or if we need to wait longer.

After much question/answer discussion with Dr. Sherman, much discussion between the two of us and consulting with Dr. Nancy we decided we would go ahead with the amnio test.

I was sent up to LND and hooked up to the monitor to check fetal movement, which was all great and then Dr. Sherman came in. With this test they do an ultrasound at the same time to find the best position. They like to find a good size amnio fluid sac that they can use. Unfortunately, Dr. Sherman could not find a good size sac and therefore did not feel comfortable doing the test. Which I was totally comfortable with because if he is not comfortable doing the test then I sure am not. Plus once I saw that needle I was holding onto Harry's hand for dear life!

My amniotic fluid is measuring right now at 6. He was not happy with the looks of the amnio fluid levels therefore tomorrow morning we need to go in for another ultrasound to measure fluid levels. They are concerned that I am leaking and if that is the case then they will take him right away....if I am not leaking and the levels are still at a 6 then we will just have to wait it out. So more tests.

The girls are doing good with all the juggling and Elly asks now if I am having tests, will I be home after the results or am I staying at the hospital. But she does not like to leave and stay anywhere. She reminded Papa Harry and Nonie many times today that she did not want to go to the farmhouse. Every time Grapa & Grama come she lets them know she is sleeping in her own bed. So for the most part she is doing good with all this but there is still some anxiety over it all. Lorelai just wants her momma the minute I walk in the door.

We are just praying for good results and a health baby boy at the end of the day. We thank you all for your support, thoughts and prayers during these difficult days and weeks. Soon we will be done but in the meantime it is only in ones hands and He knows best!