Another positive day. We got news that we may be able to leave Omaha today after seeing the MFM. We were scheduled for an ultra sound of baby before meeting with the specialist to talk about options and progress.
I was nervous for the ultra sound as I had lost a lot of amniotic fluid on Saturday and Sunday. We were informed that it is a good thing that the fluid continues to come as this is a positive sign that baby's kidneys are working well and reproducing amniotic fluid. Even a little amniotic fluid can help the baby develop their lungs. A lot of complications with low amniotic fluid but we are most concerned with infection, onset of labor and stress on baby.
Ultrasound went well. Heart rate was in the 150's, baby was practice breathing, measuring right on due date, 1 lb 2 oz, happy and healthy. AFI had dropped to a 4 and it looked like baby was completely squished. We had decided before the ultra sound that we would find out the sex of the baby. I was over joyed to find out that my tiny dancer was GIRL! Girls statistically mature faster than boys and have better outcomes. We truly felt like a prayer had been answered. My brother had told me, "if she is anything like you, then she is sure a fighter".
MFM was happy with what she saw and was very positive for us. She suggested that we start on IM progesterone shots which can delay early labor. It has statistically not shown to be positive nor negative with PROM. However, she said she would do it if she ruptures at 23 weeks, can't hurt and it has the ability to relax the uterus and reproduce the mucus plug which can help decrease infection. So why not! Man oh Man did that IM shot hurt though-pure maple syrup in a syringe.
Bill organized a rental car and we started our long drive to Dallas, TX that evening to pick up the kids before leaving for Austin. A 10 hour drive that ended at 2:30am with safe arrival to Cara and Mark's new house. Thank goodness my husband loves to drive and is safe on the road. Another blessing in the books.
I was so happy to get to Dallas to see my precious babies but was bittersweet to leave my mom in Omaha. She was grieving the loss of her mother and I felt that I wasn't their for her in that difficult time. She was by my side the whole weekend and I love her so much for that. She was an amazing nurse to me and mom!
Kids having a fun time with family in Dallas!
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