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Back from OB (kinda long)

theweathermanswifetheweathermanswife
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My appt went well this afternoon.  Preterm labor wise, everything is looking good.  I will see him weekly, and he will start doing internals next week - didn't want to do one today since I have been doing okay and he doesn't want to cause cramping.  He is happy that I can go 6 hours between doses at night and not have much in the way of breakthrough contractions, so that is a good sign.  The plan is to stay on bedrest and meds another 2 weeks, and then probably let nature take its course.

I will have another u/s tomorrow to check Luke's growth and my fluid.  If everything looks okay, he will space them out to every 2 weeks.  As far as his heart, everything is still wait and see.  The OB and the cardiologist see no reason he won't tolerate labor, so I should still be able to deliver vaginally.  Once I am in labor, cardiology will be notified.  Luke will not immediately be admitted to the NICU unless he is in distress after he is born.  He will probably have multiple echos to monitor the changes in his aorta as he transitions from fetal to extrauterine circulation.

I feel pretty good about the appointment, and got all of the questions answered that I can at this point.  They want to involve a genetic counselor to test DH and I, but probably not until after I give birth.  We have no family history of this, so, if it does turn out to be Marfan syndrome, either a) one or both of us is a carrier or b) it is a genetic mutation.

Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers!

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  • bbjoysbbjoys

    Thanks for the update!  Sounds like the appointment went well.

    I'll keep you and little Luke in my thoughts over the next few weeks.  Hang in there!  ::hugs:: 

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    I'm glad everything went well!
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  • mrsadamc 05mrsadamc 05 member
    I'm glad that everything went well and that you got all of your questions answered. Good luck these next two weeks. Keep us posted.
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  • Kie310Kie310 member
    I'm glad all is well!
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  • 11Lemon1111Lemon11
    I am happy to hear that everything as far as a plan is set up. You and Luke will continue to be in our prayers. Keep us updated!
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  • canthardlywait426canthardlywait426
    Glad everything is going well, thanks for the update! You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
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  • TootermiTootermi member
    I'm glad it went well! And I think having a plan/knowing what to expect when Luke is born is great...I personally think knowing what to expect is WAY better than everyone just doing things and you have no idea what's going on! Good luck with everything and please keep us updated!
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  • k-martk-mart
    So glad everything went well! I'll keep you all in my thoughts.
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  • theweathermanswifetheweathermanswife

    imageTootermi:
    I'm glad it went well! And I think having a plan/knowing what to expect when Luke is born is great...I personally think knowing what to expect is WAY better than everyone just doing things and you have no idea what's going on! Good luck with everything and please keep us updated!

    Having a plan has been my biggest issue.  I am SUCH a planner!  My friends in the NICU have been coming up with a plan as far as who will get to take care of him (I'm sure as a nurse, you have coworkers you would and would not want to take care of family) and working out the details, but hopefully they will not be necessary.

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  • mtenderemtendere member

    Glad you had a productive appointment.  I know this must be stressful.  Thank you for keeping us all updated.

     

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  • RsgrlRsgrl
    Thanks for keeping us updated, weather!  I'm glad the appointment went well.  You and Luke and your DH are in my thoughts.  Hang in there while on bed rest - it's not the easiest, but it's definitely worth it.
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  • SFNewzGirlSFNewzGirl
    I'm so glad to hear everything went well. It sounds like you have a great doctor who is taking the time to answer all your questions and do the very best to help you and Luke. Take care of yourself!
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  • julybride_07julybride_07
    I am glad everything went well today. Still praying for you and little luke!
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  • jennifer_h_rnjennifer_h_rn member

    I'm glad your appointment went well, and that the meds are holding the contractions at bay.  Still thinking of you and Luke!

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  • heathercaraheathercara
    Thanks for the update.  You and Luke will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.  Sounds like the appoint was a positive one, crossing fingers they all go that way!  ((hugs))
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  • bannedmonkeybannedmonkey
    Thanks for the update. It sounds like a very informative appointment. I'm so glad they answered all of your questions.
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  • aubie96aubie96 member
    glad it went well and will continue to keep y'all in my thoughts and prayers.
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