Well this week I'll rate as optimistic and less anxious. I had an awful weekend and was cursed with the 24 hour flu which really took a toll on me, but I'm glad to have that over!!! I had my latest and greatest doctors appointment today and I just have to say I am so grateful for their care and I really feel like they are not just "treating a condition" but they are in my corner and going through this journey with me.
Here is the latest news. I have been spotting continuously with no interruption for over two weeks. The concern now at 16 weeks is that as the baby and placenta will almost double in size over the next 4 weeks and that growth can cause more of the placenta to pull away from the uterine wall resulting in a larger abruption. The other concern is that my cervix may now be nuisanced with all the abnormal activity and could be dilating or thinning which could be another reason for the spotting.
Next Monday the 8th, I will have another complete ultrasound so we can get a better picture of what is going on and why I am still consistently spotting. Once we have that information we will continue to take it a week at a time. I have a lot to look forward to though; I get to see that beautiful, strong little baby again next week and two weeks from that I will have yet another ultrasound which will measure the baby and check to make sure we are developing on time. Then my "super goal" is to make it to 24 weeks. At 24 weeks, the doctors will make every effort to save the baby and I am only 8 weeks away from that point. So 1/3 down from goal number 1...any week after that will be a great blessing!
I will talk to everyone again soon. Big Jon will be home on the 12th so I am busy missing him, and can't wait for him to come back! I am going to update the sign-up sheet again. As difficult as it is for me to ask for help, I am realizing that it is not just about me and my feelings, I need help so that I can rest and focus and baking this little baby!! Thank you so so much for your concern and prayers!!
Love, Jes
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