34 weeks...and even more details about my placenta!
well, this post is not for the weak of heart...or stomach. if you are queasy or male, you may want to skip it. but if you are courageous, or just curious, forge ahead!
so evidently my placenta is not only low...still...but it is also a little low on fluid. basically a placenta should ideally have about 16 oz. of amniotic fluid in it. if it gets below about 8 oz. there is a whole medical term for it and suggested interventions. i think i fall somewhere in between those two. so, sheniqua and i took this test last week where they monitored her heart beat through my belly and i had to push a button every time she moved for 30 minutes. tim was laughing because i kept trying to find ways to count more "moves". he kept reminding me that it was not an achievement test or anything. evidently my mother neuroses have already begun! anyway, no one seemed too concerned. we have to go back next week for another scan and another "non-achievement" test. i figure that at this point i am far enough along that if they get too concerned about her they will just go in and get her out. so, we'll see how it goes in the old 35th week.
on a lighter note, my blood pressure is great! i chalk it up to hauling my butt to those stupid exercise classes twice a week. i hate them, they get harder every week.
in non-pregnancy news...i don't think i have any right now!
so evidently my placenta is not only low...still...but it is also a little low on fluid. basically a placenta should ideally have about 16 oz. of amniotic fluid in it. if it gets below about 8 oz. there is a whole medical term for it and suggested interventions. i think i fall somewhere in between those two. so, sheniqua and i took this test last week where they monitored her heart beat through my belly and i had to push a button every time she moved for 30 minutes. tim was laughing because i kept trying to find ways to count more "moves". he kept reminding me that it was not an achievement test or anything. evidently my mother neuroses have already begun! anyway, no one seemed too concerned. we have to go back next week for another scan and another "non-achievement" test. i figure that at this point i am far enough along that if they get too concerned about her they will just go in and get her out. so, we'll see how it goes in the old 35th week.
on a lighter note, my blood pressure is great! i chalk it up to hauling my butt to those stupid exercise classes twice a week. i hate them, they get harder every week.
in non-pregnancy news...i don't think i have any right now!
posted by jamie at 11:36 PM
Comments on "34 weeks...and even more details about my placenta!"
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anniebuck2 said ... (5:52 AM) :
post a commentyeah, i've started watching those shows too...i can't figure out if they hurt or help my getting ready!
Sheniqua's temporary name was inspired by our experiences at camp...my mom is afraid that we will get so used to calling her that that we'll end up thinking that no other name suits her when she's born! i seriously doubt that.
I read your last couple of posts and interestingly enough, I'm in a class where I'm learning about the History of Islam, Iraq, India, Japan, and China. I've only had the class twice, and I love it! I enjoy learning about places that I have never been to, let alone know much about.
I'm so happy and excited for you and Tim! You both will be incredible parents! Well, my bed is calling me as I have to get up extra early for my breakfast shift in the cafeteria.