Some exciting new... some bad news... and some talk of pee

So I am just going to get the bad news out right now, Sprout has not gained any weight in the 4 weeks I have been in the hospital. Why? Well, my placenta sucks of course. Last growth scan we hoped the results were just a fluke because he was measuring big at 32 weeks. Maybe the tech measured him too big at 32 weeks and that made it look like he hadn't grown in his belly at 34 weeks even they he most likely did. Well, 36 weeks, still no gain. Not a fluke. Here is a stark visualization of how quickly he has dropped off in growth. We estimate next week at 37 weeks for him to be under 5 pounds and off the chart.

So even though he will be small, hopefully he will be healthy. I hope he hits 5 pounds. I can't believe I am now looking into buying a preemie car seat (thanks to me being optimistic and buying one rated at 5 pounds) and some preemie clothes. we thought he was going to be huge based off his original growth chart so we now need get newborn clothes he can wear too. It is slightly intimidating to deal with worrying about preemie issues, when he will be full term. But if he is healthy, that is all that matters. He is practicing breathing and passing his BPPs all the time - so hopefully he is getting enough from me to keep him going. His NST today showed some variable decels - I hope it is not a sign of things to come.

So, a funny story. Wednesday I was having a heart beat check for little Sprout. The nurse came over and went " OH my you are having one heck of a contraction!". The funny part was I was rubbing the top of my uterus trying to lovingly bond with Sprout - since I haven't done that much. So I was rubbing the hard part and trying to guess what body part it was, when the nurse informed me I was caressing a contraction :) I am oh-so maternal!

I laughed with my hubby that I was one of those women who wouldn't know they were in labor unless their water broke in a huge gush and that I would probably have the baby in my bed 2 floors up from labor and delivery because I would be clueless :) Later on that day I was going pee and I stood up when I was done - and noticed a trickle of fluid going down my leg. Clear fluid. Small puddle formed. So then I went and sat down and stood back up and another trickle. In light of the conversation I had with my husband earlier in the day, I decided to call down to the nurse.

How can we help you? Well, I think I peed myself a bit but I am not sure if I may be leaking fluid. Whoosh! Suddenly there are 4 people in my room telling me to get my legs in the air, swabbing and telling me we would not stop labor and let's go! The results : I peed myself a little :) Or it was the rest of my mucous plug because the doctor said my cervix was a bit bloody.

The next morning my doctor came in and saw the bed pan they propped my bum on for the exam and laughed and said " peed yourself a bit?" I was like yup. I love that man.

The exciting news................

I HAVE A DATE

I will get some cervical ripener Thursday 4/1, Friday we will start the pitocin. I should have little Sprout here 4/2 or 4/3 !!! He will be 37 weeks, but he will be the size of a preemie and will most likely have some preemie issues. He may need the NICU but he may not.

He will be small, the next week will be full of scares (especially since my BP 15 minutes ago was 140/96, I have gained 2 pounds overnight and my output isn't matching up with my intake anymore as of today, and Sprout is harder to feel and having those decels). We will be watched closely. Delivery threshold is low. Let the countdown begin....