update from growth u/s

nancyandnate

All looks great!  He's 3 lbs, 13 oz and in the 40th percentile.  Still a boy and has "lots of hair."  

Because high bp can cause the placenta to break down early and baby to not get all the nutrients/oxygen, they will re-check in a few weeks and want to see him still at the 40th percentile.  If he drops down for some reason, it is a sign the placenta is starting to fail and they will need to get him out sooner.  Plus I'll be starting weekly non-stress tests and amniotic fluid checks.  Lots of doc visits to come, but it is nice to have the close monitoring.

MelissaAB5579

Sounds like a great appt!

mikkimikey

Awwww, good!

vera1127

What a relief!!! Just out of curiosity, how high is your BP?

nancyandnate

coraandmike:

What a relief!!! Just out of curiosity, how high is your BP?

It is kinda a long story....I've had white coat syndrome in the doc office for about 10 years, so they would always test and then re-test at the OB.  Some of the first readings were really high--like 150/100 and then it would drop down into 130/80 range and I'd monitor at home and it'd be fine.  They put me on meds when it only dropped to around 139/92 for my second reading.  Now it is great!

 I was having spots in my vision (like fireflies) for very brief periods too.  It only happened a few times and nothing since the meds.  My leg cramps while sleeping went away too.  Probably just a nice side effect!  : )

jen-dale

I'm glad to hear about your great appointment!

mh2t

Glad he's doing so well!  Hope he grows up good before the next appointment.