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3rd Trimester
Worried...
I just had an NST appointment today and although the NST went well, nothing else did. Apparently, I'm measuring 3-5 weeks too small--last appt. I was 27 cm. and this one 25 cm. (I'm 30 weeks) and since she said its pretty much impossible to shrink she suspects the baby was laying transversely which could cause me to measure smaller than last appt.--combine that with high blood pressure, protein in my urine, and the pressure in the cord being double of what it should be, and this pregnancy is not shaping up so well. In fact, my doctor talked about starting me on weekly steroid shots to help the babies lungs develop faster "in case" she has to deliver early. I'm definitely scared now that she is going to have to deliver early, especially since she is talking about starting me on these shots as early as this Friday and Saturday. Although, I complain about how much I hate being pregnant I would never want it to end this early if it didn't have to. I just want to make it at least 3 more weeks unrlt I'm at least 34 weeks, but who knows if that is even possible now. I won't know much more until this Friday when I have another NST scheduled and I think she is planning on measuring me again and will decide whether or not to start the shots then. Also, I have another ultrasound scheduled for the following Friday to measure the baby and the pressure in the cord, which I suspect I will know more then.
Oh yeah, and I completely sprained my ankle last night! I missed the last step and landed on the side of my foot. Ouch.
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Re: Worried...
Well, GL.
You have to do whats best for you and baby. Just concentrate on that right now!!
It is SO HARD not to worry, but worrying makes the BP go up. I went through something similar (more preeclampsia than measuring small) and had to have the steroid shots at 27 weeks. I am grateful they were quick to react, and so far, everything has been fine.
That said, the steroids will help the baby's lungs grow quickly in case something happens. Just know they (and you!!) are going to do whatever is best for your LO and you! I will keep you in my thoughts this week!
Ive been on bedrest since 13 weeks due to hgh bp so I am full of R&R, lol.
Thanks ladies, I'm really trying not to stress, but its so hard especially when I am on bedrest and have nothing else to think about. Plus I have to go in twice a week for NSTs and I have nothing but time to watch EVERY baby show on tv. lol.
Its so hard to not know what is going on, ya know?!? And I know its silly but I hate needles so I'm freaking out about having to possibly get the shots because of that too!