An Update from the Couch Potato

Today has been a fantastic day, but it didn't start that way. I was an emotional wreck this morning. My appointment with the perinatologist (high risk OB) was at 10 a.m. I was terrified. I tried praying, I tried listening. It ended in me as a sobbing mess on the bathroom floor. The last time I felt that helpless was 3 1/2 years ago when Olivia was in the hospital. The fear was too much and the waiting had taken it's toll. My hubby immediately calmed my fears, pulled me off the bathroom floor and we made our way to the doctor's office.

I always stress and worry for nothing, but don't we all. My appointment went very well. The placental bleed, or subchorionic hematoma, has gotten smaller. Last Wednesday it measured 6 cm. and today it was 5.4. A great sign that bed rest is working. The baby is growing at an above-average rate, 63rd percentile to be exact! The peri explained that they measure the liver to ensure that baby is receiving the proper amount of blood and nutrients. Our baby's liver measured in the 83rd percentile. I never knew I could be so happy about a healthy liver! According to everything that the doctor saw today she said that I'm at a low risk for preterm labor and placental abrution. She believes that the bleed will continue to diminish in size and that our baby will continue to grow at a healthy rate. So like I said, all that worry and stress for NOTHING! Oh me of little faith!

So, now for the really fun news! We were finally able to find out what we're having and it looks like J.K. is going to have a baby.....SISTER!!! We are so happy and relieved to know that she's healthy!