Went for my first of two appointments this week, and there's no other way to say it, but that I'm TIRED. For the past few days I've been complaining to BT about how HEAVY my stomach feels and today we found out why.
I've gained twelve pounds in one week.
What???
It's also apparently all in my stomach. My BP is still fine at 126/76 and I still have minimal, if any, swelling. But my amniotic fluid now measures at a whopping 77cm. The ultrasound tech said in her five years at UAB, she had never seen numbers that high. Kathryn is also measuring around 8 pounds already at 35 weeks. The doctor said I'm now the size of someone carrying full term quadruplets.
If it weren't so comical, I'd cry.
So the plan is that there's no plan. They think my water will break or I'll go into spontaneous labor before they'll need to check her lung maturity or schedule a c-section. I think they've been saying that for four weeks now, and my patience is growing thin.
Please continue to pray for Kathryn and for her healing. Please pray for me for my sanity. If this experience has taught me anything, it's taught me that my body is capable of far more than what my mind can handle. Or maybe both my mind, body, and spirit are simply surprising the heck out of me.
3 comments:
Girl, does the term "Steel Magnolia" mean anything to you? I declare, you ARE one and you are CARRYING one! I am happy you are so strong and she is so feisty! Praying for health, patience and stamina! :-) Thanks for the updates! Laura Roe
I am stunned and agonizing at the thought of how that must feel Mary Mike! You are a rock star....as we have always known. And you've always done things bigger and better and more amazing than the rest of us...so I guess this is the pinnacle. Blessings on you...
Suz
Just wanted to tell you that I'm still praying for you and baby Kathryn. I cannot even begin to imagine what your body is going through right now. I hope that we get to meet her soon and you can feel like a normal human being again!
I'm so thankful you have this blog to keep me from joining facebook!!
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