Our last ultrasound was yesterday, but now we know it is not the last unless Baby T comes early on her own or go downhill quickly. The ultrasound went well; we saw her little squished face up against my uterus, ready to come out any time now.
Baby T was estimated to weigh 5 pounds, 15 ounces.
But my amniotic fluid is mildly increased.
So they scheduled a follow up for another ultrasound two weeks from this one, making it 37 weeks and 5 days. If they find that I still have increased amniotic fluid they will schedule induction then. Or if our NST's stop being so beautiful.
Right now Baby T is doing great!
Last night a bunch of chunks of my mucous plug fell out. It slowly happened throughout the day and I thought that might be what it was. But when I wiped and had a very rubbery chunk about the size of my finger, I was sure that's what was happening.
I had terrible cramps.
I had a terrible backache.
We went to sleep last night, and I figured if it was something concerning I would wake up with contractions in the middle of the night of this morning.
I woke up this morning with a terrible headache.
I ate breakfast without issue.
I then felt like I was going to throw up.
So, my husband told me he wanted me to take it easy for the next two weeks because he wants Baby T to come June 18th or later. And he is sure I put myself into premature labor.
I have sat on the couch or in my chair all day.
The feeling of nausea has come and gone.
As well as cramps.
And pain in my pelvic area.
I don't think real, active labor has started but I felt that I am dilated and that is why my mucous plug fell out and why I am in so much pain and teasing with the idea of real labor. I have asked all my friends and family what their experience was. My oldest sister is what I am expecting will be the case for us. With her first baby about a week before she went into labor she lost her mucous plug. I think I am just going to be miserable for a while. I feel Baby T dancing about like crazy! She is up, and she is down, on the left and the right.
I go in on Tuesday and will be checked for Group B Strep. I will also have the Doctor check to see if I am dilated. I think we will be pretty relaxed at home until then. I don't think I will go into labor that requires going into triage yet. However; I just got a very sudden urge to use the restroom and have terrible diarrhea. So I called my OB's office to see if they suggest I come in to triage. I am waiting to get a return call, but my husband and I are all ready. We have everything packed, and we both showered and put on our hospital clothes just in case.
I think they may have me come in to be seen, but send me home tonight.
I don't think I am that out of tune with my body that I could be in active labor without knowing it. I just cannot track the contractions, they just feel like cramps and backaches.
It is hot today though.
My baby girl was so active and now she has saved up all her energy. My husband and I both aren't sure what to expect. I know; it is not common for labor to start early. But I have the mild polyhydramnios.
Which is rare and does come with an increased risk of preterm labor.
And Crohn's and many other risks that increase that chance as well.
Well, I will update you soon when I know if I go in and stay in or come back home and what that means for me and Baby T.
I would love to feel better.
And it will be exciting whenever our baby girl decides its time.
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