Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Growth Restricted at 29 Weeks
I know that I have to get some pictures posted of Cate. While I'm procrastinating on that, I thought I better not procrastinate on letting you know the latest on the baby. Duke and I went to see Dr. Bonebrake (the perinatologist) yesterday. We didn't get the news we had hoped for. While the baby was in the 21st percentile 3 weeks ago, she is now in the 5th percentile. As I've mentioned before, anything below the 10th percentile is considered growth restricted. Because of the size of my uterus the baby probably does not have much space to grow. So now we will be going in to see him once a week. I think I'll also be seeing my o.b. once a week starting next week. He told us that he will check for growth every two weeks and every week he will check blood flow, amniotic fluid, and do some biophysical tests. If he sees no growth or any other problems then he will have to deliver the baby. I am 29 weeks pregnant as of yesterday. We were really hoping to make it past Cate's birthday, but now we're just hoping to make it to the next week. She now weighs 2 lb, 6 oz. He said weight is important, but gestational age is more important. It's all a little scarier this time because we know more than we did last time. I'll let you know how my next appt goes--Mon, 10/12. Hopefully no more news on the baby before that. We would appreciate your prayers. Thanks!!
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You have our prayers!
I have been following you guys since Cate's birth. Just wanted you to know that I am praying for your little one to stay in your tummy for as long as possible. I know what it was like to pray for each week with my twins, who were eventually born at 29 weeks. Just take comfort in that each week after 28 makes a HUGE difference. And you are already past 29. I know your little one is going to be strong, just as her big sister is!
Blessings,
Katie Yoder
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