Hi all, sorry it has been a few weeks but we took a break last week from appointments with the holiday.
We had our US yesterday and then our meeting with Dr. Shaffer. Bennett has only grown 2 oz in 2 weeks (weighing approx 1 lb 7 oz), his heart rate was lower (which happens so not a huge concern), his Doppler's looked good but he got a 6 out of 8 on his test because he was not preforming practice breathing. I mentioned to him that I felt less movement these last few weeks which is hard to differentiate between Bennett not doing well or just because there is less room for him to grow as we get farther along. Dr. Shaffer still felt that with the low weight gain over the two week period, less fetal movement and the low test score he felt it safe to get a stress-test done that day. He mentioned that worse case scenario is the test doesn't go well and he would hospitalize me and I would be induced. He didn't feel that to be the case but the doctors know little of the syndromes so they want to take all precautions which obviously we are grateful for.
We completed the stress test and all went well so were able to go home but Dr. Shaffer would like to preform another test this Friday.
Overall the appointment went well with exception to his surprising weight gain. We continue trusting the lord knowing that his will be done in our lives and our son's and will continue this journey with Gods grace, strength, and a smile on our face. We are thankful at all times!
I came upon your blog because a friend of mine made a fb comment on a post linked to your blog. I haven't read your entire journey, but I wanted to sympathize with you. I also saw Dr. Shaffer for a complicated pregnancy. It was definitely one of the most trying times of my life as I wondered what fate waited for my daughter. I'm so sorry you and your family are going through this.
ReplyDeleteI can tell that you are already learning that there is nothing we can do to change the situation only have faith that there is a reason we endure it. Many hugs and I will pray for you all to find peace in the journey.
P.S. Isn't it amazing how much strength you learn you have, when you go through something like this?!
Brittney
Thank you brittney. At this point there is alot that Dr. Shaffer and the genetic specialist are unaware in this pregnancy so I know they are taking alot of precaustions which we cant be mad about! Dr. Shaffer has been amazing and we are continuing to be thankful through our journey! Gog has a plan for our lives and we will continue to trust him even when its not comfortable! I am so thankful for our God becuase who knows where we would be without him! I hope your journey led to miracles and joy in the end! :)
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