A couple days ago I had an ultrasound with a high-risk doctor to see what we could determine about Hannah’s growth. Just to bring you up to speed–they have been monitoring her growth A LOT over the past couple months to make sure that she is developing properly.
I was so nervous about this appointment. When they took my blood pressure, it was higher than normal, and I explained to the nurse that I was very anxious about this visit. Before meeting with the doctor, tears welled up several times because my emotions really couldn’t be contained any longer. This was the appointment that had been in red on my calendar for two and a half weeks.
The doctor met with me and performed an ultrasound (even though the tech had done one 10 minutes prior), so I was even more concerned. The images revealed that her head and belly are still very small. Her head measurements were in the 2nd and 5th percentile, and her belly is in the 2nd. But get this–her legs are in the 80th??! As my friend Debbi says, “Well, maybe she’ll be a Rockette!!”
The doctor said they couldn’t get an accurate image because her head was so low. He insisted that he did not see any warning signs that something is wrong. Even though he didn’t expect a problem, he wants to induce next week. It is really exciting to know that we won’t have a new member of our family next week!!
No one has explained to me why her head and belly images are so tiny, or what it could mean if they are wrong and she really is that small. This is where I give up my attempt at controlling the situation and ask for God’s help. There really isn’t anything else I can do at this point. Please keep sweet Hannah in your prayers over the next week.
Since I would like for it to be a natural birth, I am faced with trying to get my body ready for labor without actually putting myself into labor. My midwife and doula both suggested Evening Primrose Oil, but I would love to hear your suggestions for preparing the body for labor (i.e. I don’t want to go from 0-10 in one day).
So how about sending some prayers and free child-birthing advice:)
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I know they are going to induce you, so just be prepared. I was induced and it was not pleasant. Work hard on pain management techniques. I would much rather have put myself into labor by trying anything. Listen to your midwife and doula. I’ve heard pumping can help you once you’re in labor, but I’ve not been able to test that. Of course, walk a lot, get a pedicure, visualize your cervix opening…all things I was told. I hope you have to labor and delivery you want. I am praying for you and Hannah. Remember, all in God’s timing and will. He is always in control.
I don’t have any advice on starting labor but, I am offering prayers. For nerves, labor, and a healthy little one. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understandings. He has already designed the day you will meet your daughter. How exciting you will be holding her next week!
Oh my goodness, Amy, I did not know you were going through all this! I am so sorry. If it’s consoling at all, just remember all the scares and million ultrasounds we got with Gus and he is doing great. It sounds like Hannah will be okay, according to the doctor, so that’s good news. I agree, that you just have to let go and trust God that everything will go okay and as planned. You are such a strong person. This is just one more thing to make you even stronger! I love you and hope we can talk soon before baby #2 arrives! When is a good time for you? I’ll start the prayers…
Hi! I’m new to your blog, and although I don’t have any labor starting advice I do have some encouragement. My little man was born five months ago after an induced labor. We induced partly because my husband was in Iraq and partly because we also had several ultrasounds that showed he was way on the small side. We were told his head and body ratio was not matching. I was worried, and although he is a small little guy he’s an incredible blessing from God, and I really had nothing to worry about! I hope that your labor is quick and easy and you have a beautiful little girl soon!!
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