I may need that bag sooner than expected...

sept508

I had my 34 week appointment and non-stress test today. I had finally convinced myself not to worry about the nst since we know she's measuring small (44th percentile at 32 weeks) and that she only has 2 blood vessels.

Her movements were great. They could have pulled me off the nst after just a few minutes. They didn't though. I had 3 contractions within the 30 minutes; one of which was 9 minutes apart. Of course, that earned me a cervical check. I'm dilated to 1 cm.

Dr. Hancock isn't too worried about it. He doesn't think she'll come this week, but who really knows what could happen!

LittleBug1107

Hope she hangs tight a few more weeks!! If it makes you feel any better, a good friend of mine was dilated to 4 for 4 weeks with her 2nd and delivered the day before her due date.. hang in there!

grbnik

Wow!  That is crazy!!!  How do you feel???  What do the 2 blood vessels mean? 

grinnysgirl

Hope the little one cooks a little longer! If it makes you feel better I was dilated to a 3 for two weeks before getting induced with Brody so 1 cm doesn't necessarily mean much at this point. Also, sounds like your little one is measuring just perfectly- I wouldn't consider 44th percentile too small at all! Hang in there mama!

Jennrs

grinnysgirl:

Hope the little one cooks a little longer! If it makes you feel better I was dilated to a 3 for two weeks before getting induced with Brody so 1 cm doesn't necessarily mean much at this point. Also, sounds like your little one is measuring just perfectly- I wouldn't consider 44th percentile too small at all! Hang in there mama!

Yeah, that's rather average, I would say. :-)

Borst-Plotz

At 35 weeks I had an NST that showed multiple contractions-Dr.M couldn't believe it. I was checked, 1cm dilated and 50% effaced. However G made her arrival at 39 weeks! Try to relax and rest as much as you can-that will help her stay put :-) I was terrified because I didn't want her born early. All went well though-T&P for you and Ella! I can't believe you are so close!

Mrs.Wallace

Hang in there!

MrsT624

You are getting so close!  I hope Ella stays put for awhile longer )

sept508

grbnik:Wow!  That is crazy!!!  How do you feel???  What do the 2 blood vessels mean? 

I'm feeling great! Really, no issues to report. I've had some acid reflux a few nights lately and she's trying to kick her way out right now. I can't feel the contractions at this point.

Babies are supposed to have 3 blood vessels on the umbilical cord, but Baby Ella only has 2. It's not necessarily something that is going to cause problems, but it is enough of a concern that the doctors want to monitor her better. If I understand it correctly, the vessels are where babies obtain nutrients and such to grow. Since she has fewer areas to obtain nutrients, there is the potential for slowed growth or a smaller overall size. That's (growth) the main concern, but a few of the doctors have hinted that there may be other issues closer to labor also associated with the 2 blood vessels. I know I should ask, but I don't know that I want to have something to worry myself with.

I'm really not worried that I'm going to give birth too much too early. Today's doctor (Dr. Hancock) and nurses (Kelli and Laura?) were much more reassuring than the doctor (Dr. Dornbier or however it's spelled) at the last appointment. I think that has helped tremendously in keeping me calm and relaxed. If I had the same doctor this time, I can guarantee you that I'd have my bag packed, forced my husband to stay in DM tonight despite working tomorrow in Creston, etc, etc.

sweetpea18

I wouldn't worry too much. I was 1cm dilated for weeks. I contracted constantly, but they didn't do much (I was finally a 2 when I was induced). Take it easy and get plenty of fluids. Being dehydrated will cause you to contract. That girl needs to stay put for a minimum of 3 more weeks! (when the heck did you get so pregnant! Lol!)