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BR= I'm a little freaked out
Today I had a doctors appt that has left me a little shaken up. First I had an ultrasound like I do every Friday now. Last week my amniotic fluid was a little low at 8.4. Doctor said to make sure I'm drinking lots of water. I thought I was. I drink more water than anyone else I know! So I tried to drink a lot but today my amniotic fluid was down even more at 7.6. If it gets to 5 doctor said he will deliver that day. Also LO didn't practice breathe during the ultrasound. She watched for a whole half an hour for Ryan to breathe and he didn't. She said he didn't fail the test but he only got 6 out of 8 points,
Good news is that during the NST (non-stress test) where they record his heart rate, he did perfectly.
I got a little upset when the doctor said he will deliver if amniotic fluid gets to 5. He said I shouldn't be upset at all. He said that's why we're doing these test, to make sure everything is okay in there and take him out if not. He said I'm far enough along that everything will be fine and really didn't seemed concerned at all. I have the same thing next Friday when I'll be 35 weeks. I suppose I should wrap my head around the fact that Ryan could be here much sooner than we thought, 5 weeks early. 
Please send some prayers or good vibes our way that little Ryan stays in the oven longer!
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Sending you & your hubs lots of thoughts and prayers. And sending Ryan lots of "keep on cookin" vibes! Hope he stays put for a LITTLE bit more --- if he gets too anxious to meet the world, I hope he's nice and healthy.
Please keep us updated .. wishing you guys the best of luck!
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Sending you vibes that your a/f fills up. I know how you feel! Mine fell low at 40.5 weeks and then they had me come in the next day for a follow up u/s. Then they scared me and said they would have to start induction that NIGHT if it was low again, but for whatever reason it came back up 24 hours later. Mother nature is so weird. It's such a roller coaster ride towards then end. Biggest advice, is just be prepared for anything and have your bags packed. I was over prepared and he didn't come out until we started induction at 41 weeks. Go figure.
Get lots of rest and put your feet up as much as you can. That's what helped me in the end.
And take good care!
I am sure everything is going to be just fine, but I completely understand being nervous. lots of vibes heading your way!!
Good luck & keep us posted!!
I totally understand how you can be freaking out b/c you weren't expecting the LO to be here for another month or so... but don't worry, no matter what happens he will be ok. your doctor is right...at this stage of gestation you don't have anything to worry about. just think... you have a little forewarning now vs some mommies whose babies come early w/o warning!
that said, i am sending lots of "stay in the oven" vibes your way so that he hangs out there a while longer, at least until 37 wks if possible
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This is exactly what I was going to say. I know it's super scary (big hugs!), but you're far enough along that if you do have to go early, at least you know it's OK and you don't need to worry about any health issues.
That said, I'll keep my fingers crossed that he can stay in there another couple of weeks!
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Thank you girls so much for all your nice words! You are all so wonderful & supportive.
BTW- DH isn't worried at all. He is actually excited because he said he didn't know how he was going to wait another five weeks to meet his little guy. How is that for being positive!
I'm doing what Lori said and making sure I drink half my weight in water. I'm not just assuming I drink a lot of water anymore, I'm using a 32oz water bottle to measure and make sure.
Good girl! Now...just rest, relax and drink up. If Ryan decides to come early, I am sure all will be fine and it's just that much sooner you and Jay get to snuggle him. Hang in there!
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