34 Week Appointment
Just a quick update to let you k
now how things are going... We saw Dr. Rowe today and just did a scan to check Maddox's heart rate and my fluid level. The heart rate was good, but my fluid level was very low... a 6. Generally they say they want it between 12 and 20, but they don't start getting concerned until it's 5 or under~ we're getting pretty close to that. The good news is that Dr. Rowe didn't seem extremely concerned and said that because I've been sick for the last 2 weeks, that probably is playing a role.
now how things are going... We saw Dr. Rowe today and just did a scan to check Maddox's heart rate and my fluid level. The heart rate was good, but my fluid level was very low... a 6. Generally they say they want it between 12 and 20, but they don't start getting concerned until it's 5 or under~ we're getting pretty close to that. The good news is that Dr. Rowe didn't seem extremely concerned and said that because I've been sick for the last 2 weeks, that probably is playing a role. I will have another appointment next Thursday to check Maddox's measurements one last time. He mentioned that he should hopefully be around 3- 3 1/2 lbs by delivery and that is what we are continuing to pray for at this point.
We are also praying that we will make it to the 5th of February, when I will be just 2 days shy of 37 weeks. From the check today, I am already progressing and my body is beginning to remember what to do amidst all the craziness. So, it sounds like we really could go at any point, but hopefully I can hold on and stick with the plan so our families can be in town... It's like Dr. Rowe said, God is the only one pushing those control buttons!
Thank you again for the continued prayers as we are within a few weeks of the planned delivery. We are doing well and are getting anxious to meet our tiny little addition... Deacon keeps asking and talking about "Baby Maddox" so it will be exciting for them to finally meet!
"He is your praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes." Deuteronomy 10:21
Comments
Kim
North Carolina
fellow blogger
I'm so happy your appointment went well and will continue praying that you find peace and are able to trust that the Lord's timing for Maddox is all planned out.
Love you, girl!
Kara
sahm22boys.blogspot.com
Laurie in Ca.
I know that from where you stand February 5 can sound so close and so far at the same time! I remember being at that point, praying that God would help me make it to my scheduled date, yet praying even more than that, that God would bring her in His perfect timing. And He did.
Now I will be praying the same thing for you every day until Maddox comes. I love that Deacon is so excited about meeting his new brother. I think that will be one of the things that makes your heart the happiest- when you see the two of them together.
Much love,
Angie
God is an awesome God and will do many wonderful things! I pray He gives you the desires of your heart!
What a great picture of little Maddox. I am continuing to pray specifically about your requests, and have several people at my little church praying too. God WILL bring Maddox at just the right time, and I am praying that His time will also be when it is best for your family as well!
Devin in Illinois
Julie, by way of Emily Cassetty