I updated really late last night (for me, considering I go to bed these days around 8:15) here with some info on the OB appointment. Just a few updates and things I forgot.
I have my nuchal translucency scheduled for next Wednesday morning at 9 CST. (I get to see Baby Jota again soon!) Thankfully, I was able to call and confirm that my insurance company would totally cover the procedure, and it would only be considered a regular co-pay. Again, we wouldn’t take any measures if the test showed anything, but I just feel like it would be best to be prepared as much as possible.
My OB asked if the peri had made any indications on at what point we would do my C-section (praying that everything works well) – since we will be leaving the Shirodkar cerclage in permanently, he was wondering if I’d had any indications at what point we would deliver. The peri hadn’t said anything about it at our consult, but I promised to ask him on the day of the cerclage. My OB kind of outlined what the general plan is if the peri doesn’t have any preference – since 34 weeks is full-term, and we don’t really want me to go into hard labor while the cerclage is in, we will likely do an amnio at 34 weeks or so to see where the baby’s development is (obviously especially lungs). If everything looks good, we might deliver that early. That’s only 22.5 weeks away – that’s so bizarre to imagine!
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
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Wow! 22.5 weeks is not far away at all! I'm am sending so many prayers up for you. I'm really, really praying it is a smooth, uncomplicated pregnancy and that Baby Jota arrives in perfect condition. Will be watching this space to see how things are going!
You're so sweet - thank you so much, Lynn! :) I keep praying for no complications, too - it's kind of like the "no whammies" thing! :)
Thats so cool to actually know when your baby will be here. I'm so happy everyone is working with you! Now if we could jsut fast forward to see those cute NT scan pictures!!!
baby Jota will be here before you know it. :)
What I really want to say because Jota reminds me of Star Wars and Yoda!! Baby will be here soon it will!! Something like that...sorry...feeling silly.
Cheryl - I'll make sure to post them!! I'm so excited that it's only a week away!
Jess - it's funny you say that! My friend Lowell agrees to only pronounce "Jota" like Yoda! :) I like how you are talking like Yoda - I probably won't teach the baby that, because it will stick! :)
I have a question about 34 weeks being "full term". We were told that, with a single, 37-38 is FTE and that with twins 36w is FTE, and with triplets, 34w is FTE. I'm curious as to if you are counting gestational age or LMP age?
I think he's counting LMP age? I'll make sure to find out at my next appt. It sounded like he'd most likely use the amnio as a guide for the next few weeks...
What great news! 22.5 weeks really is soon. I'm so glad to hear that things are headed in the right direction. Sending you good thoughts!
You are too sweet! :)
Wow! That's not far at all!
As to the full-term thing (and in response to Michele as well) - when we were given the option as to whether we wanted to be induced at 34 weeks, we were told that all that is left at that point is fattening and some growth. In fact, they almost always induce at 34 weeks in cases of severely low fluid, because that is the absolute minimum they consider to be full-term. Doctors may differ, and it may also vary with the situation. Since you are getting the cerclage, maybe they don't want to push it beyond then.
I am hoping for all the best for you!
Heather, you rock with explanations. :) Thank you so much - that makes perfect sense.
Yeah! I am so glad that everything is coming together nicely and that your phsycians are being so proactive with devising a plan. I hope the next 22.5 weeks are BORING and pass quickly!
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