So I had my regular OB appointment 2 weeks ago and I had some concerns because I hadn't felt the baby move a whole lot in the previous 24 hours. Of course, the day of my appt, he was thrashing around like a squirrel on crack, but my doc was concerned nonetheless. So she ordered a bio-physical profile, or BPP. A BPP is an ultrasound, but they don't do the typical measurements like usual. The baby has to "perform" certain functions and it gets a score, with an 8 being perfect. They look at fluid levels, he has to do certain things like practicing breathing, motor skills, etc. I got it scheduled for the next day, and the results were perfectly fine. He had a half hour to perform his tasks and I was back in my car with an 8/8 within 20 minutes. So I thought all was good.
Well, today I had my follow-up appt. with my OB and she asked about his movements. I told her that he's been moving a lot, it's just a lot less predictable than it used to be. I used to be able to kind of count on when he was going to move, especially at night. But the last couple of weeks have been less scheduled. And all morning today he was a total nut in there, so I wasn't worried. But I guess my doc was.
She said she just wants to be precautionary and have me get BPP's every week, as well as follow-up OB visits. Ugh. Not only is this kind of annoying to do on a weekly basis, but I'm totally freaked out now!! She said, though, that if I had had a "normal" pregnancy, she wouldn't have ordered the BPP's. But because of my history of "blighted twin" (that's what they call it) and placenta previa, she just wants to be extra cautious.
I know she's just looking out for me and my baby, but I can't help but think she's not telling me that there's something she's really worried about. I'm probably just being paranoid. But I'd still sure appreciate your prayers.
On a positive note, I'm THIRTY...30...weeks on Friday! Where has the time gone?? December 2 still seems so far away, but when I think of it in terms of weeks, I cannot believe I only have about 10 left.
Reflections of a STAY-AT-HOME Catholic, sports fanatic, pro-life activist, intermittently-avid fitness buff, political junkie, MOM...and then some. None of which I stay home for.
Don't worry! He'll be fine. And I didn't realize a BPP was an ultrasound! How fun you get to see him grow every week for the next 10 weeks!!! That is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI will be praying that all is well with your little one. I would be concerned too. But it is good to know that you are in such good hands. It is so nice when the dr. is so cautious of your care. Congrats on the 30 weeks. You are almost out of the woods.
ReplyDeleteI am sure they just have to do that. My dad is a doctor and unfortunately they have to practice "defensive medicine" so much, so that if a lawsuit comes up they won't lose their house. If they don't do every last test and something is wrong, then they get sued for malpractice. Sad state of affairs.
ReplyDeleteSounds like your guy is doing great!! Can't wait!!!!!!
Prayers!
ReplyDeleteTo clarify: Not questioning your doc's motives (I love doctors)! I'm sure she is doing it all in good faith. But it sounds like things are going well, yay!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, that would make me nervous too. But focus on the good stuff and God will take care of the rest. Keeping you and your little guy close in prayer :)
ReplyDeletePrayers coming you way! Wow- the time sure has gone quickly!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a lot to take in! I will be praying for you and the baby, hang in there. But what a great thing to see the baby on the ultrasound over the next few weeks!
ReplyDeleteShe's probably just being extra cautious...I'm sure he will be just fine!
ReplyDeleteDue to malpractice issues, she must tell you everything, or you could sue her butt! I like that she's extra cautious! She sounds great! I am praying for ya!! 30weeks, WOW...
ReplyDeleteWow 30 weeks! You are getting so close to meeting the little one.. Praying for you and the little one. May God calm all your worries.
ReplyDeleteAlmost there! And I am glad everything looks okay and they are just taking extra precautions. Better to be overly thorough, I think!
ReplyDeletePraying for you!! I felt the same way a couple weeks ago for about 12 hours one day, but since then a kicking moving rolling baby. My doctor didn't order any extra tests, I would have liked it if she had :)
ReplyDeleteAllie
Oh dear...I'll definitely keep you in my prayers! Hopefully it's just that-she's been way super cautious.
ReplyDeleteI remember going through the same exact thing! Try not to worry and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy hon. In any case you're in the home "stretch!" Praying!
ReplyDeleteYou are indeed in the home stretch. She is doing the absolute standard protocal. My doctor INCREASED my BPPs to twice a week! Ugh, going to the hospital for those tests became a full time job. And, my baby never scored or rarely scored 8/8. So, you are doing great!!!
ReplyDeleteLittle JoAnn
Happy baby is doing so well! You are so close!!
ReplyDeleteCarla
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30 weeks! Well, at least you'll get to see him more often. Hope you are feeling well.
ReplyDeleteI feel ya sister. Being diabetic, I had to go in twice a week for BPP/fetal monitoring for the whole last 8 weeks of pregnancy. What a pain! But I did get a whole album full of ultrasound photos out of it! Prayers for you all. :)
ReplyDeleteWe'll keep praying for you and your little Guy! Happy 30th birthday!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she has to do is from now on just as insurance:) With Nelson, my second, I had GD early at 16 weeks and had weekly ultrasounds and then weekly BPP's starting at 20 weeks. He failed a lot of them just b/c she ran out of time or he was sleeping. We would sit there for up to 40 minutes sometimes! I'm sure all will be well! Praying for it to be so!
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