Well Monday is here and that means doctor day! We had two appointments, one with the regular OB and the second with our high risk OB. The great news is Eliza looks good - heart rate in the 130-140s. I say she looks good but she is not too much into the face shots with her feet and hands covering her face. She definitely does not take after her mother or father who have never met a camera they didn't like - did I admit to that? That makes her still breech but I knew that before we went in. The other great news is my cervix is longer than it has been in quite some time!
The not so great news is she is a teeny, tiny baby and they are not quite sure why. Her gestational weight has always hovered in the 15-20% percentile but today she is in the 3% percentile - 3lbs 4oz. I would like to say that I am ok with this but the truth is I am sooooo not! I can't understand why I can't give this baby what she needs to grow. For Heavens sake I even have gestational diabetes - that supposed to make for a big baby! We will continue to keep a close eye on her growth and the amniotic fluid - that is on the low side too.
God doesn't give us anything we can't handle right? God is good and we have come so far! Please if you will, continue to keep Eliza in your prayers and please pray that she gets the nutrients from me so that she can grow!!!
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You are all doing great Caroline. Remember what you said about ingorance is bliss. Sometimes I think we know too much when it comes to modern medicine. The good Lord has brought you all this far and He will continue to give you all the physical, mental and spritual stregnth that you need. He has known Eliza far longer than we and He is and will take care of His child.
love you!
Thanks for the update, Caroline. You've got a lot of people praying for you, Eric, and Eliza. You are giving her what she needs - a mother who loves her completely and unconditionally! God will take care of everything else. Keep us posted!
Caroline...don't you think for one second you aren't giving this baby what she needs...you are giving her everything she needs and the great part is that even though she may be small..she is small and still inside her MAMA where she should be. You made it to 32 weeks which is amazing! she will grow and be healthy and you will have her when the time is right. Know that you are doing your part and like Joy said, God will take care of the rest. She is probably just gonna be a little petite thing that will have all the boys crazy in about 15 years! Love you and hang in there girl. Keep us posted!
thanks for sharing Caroline. We will be praying for you and little Eliza.
Sweet Caroline, thank you for the update. You are doing great and I continue to Praise the Lord with you for Eliza's precious life...every single pound and ounce of it! Of course, we will pray, and have faith that today's news is just part His sovereign plan as Eliza is continuing to be fearfully and wonderfully made!
Read PSALM 139. Love you, Hannie
Thank you to all my dear friends - your kind words and prayers will make me sleep well tonight - I love you!
Hannah - thank you for reminding me of Psalm 139 - I have read it several times in my devotional book and am always touched by it. Tonight we pulled out the bible beside our bed - it was my Granny's bible - I was so touched to see that it was a verse that she had flagged of meaning and importance - reminded me that we have angels in Heaven that are also looking out for Eliza and offering comfort through his word .. thank you.
Caroline you and Eric are already amazing parents to that little Eliza - and we think of you all the time. All of you are in our prayers - and I love your blog :) xoxoxox Jessica and the McCreadys
Thoughts and prayers continue- you just don't realize what a great MOTHER you already are- remember that!! You have carried and nourished this baby thus far- you just wait till she is born. . . even more opportunity for her to flourish and grow and you will be there every step of the way! SO kudos to you for being a great mother- that "mama" instinct is amazing and so subtle at times! We love you guys!
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