More hopeful news.
The specialists office had a change of plans and decided to do my appointment this morning because tomorrow she is booked. Right now I am seeing the specialist twice a week, typically Mondays and Fridays, so I wasn’t really mentally prepared (as if you could be) for todays appointment, plus I am alone today too, so I was nervous.
Side note: They check weekly on the amniotic fluid levels and they do a doppler to check the blood flow from placenta to baby. Bi weekly they do a measurement checkup on Eisley.
When they checked her fluid last Friday it was at 8 something (they prefer to see 10-20) and then on Monday her fluid was at 9.15. Today her fluid is UP even more to 10.75! I was thrilled to watch that number go up! Then when they checked the placenta blood flow, I was so nervous, because the past two appointments had shown major concerns with the blood flow. Today I am happy to say that although there are still occasional absence of blood flow, it is back up as well!
A few more encouraging signs;
- She is still scoring an 8 out of 8 on her bio-physical profile where they check her movements, her breathing, swallowing, etc. SHE is doing well and staying strong despite her placenta problems.
- I can now feel her hiccups in my belly when a week and a half ago, I could SEE them during an ultrasound but couldn’t feel them.
- Her bladder filled while doing the ultrasound today which is a good sign that her kidneys are still doing well despite everything.
So this may not seem like a lot but to me this is so much. I am hopeful and so was my specialist.
And I wish I had my scanner to show you the two SUPER cute ultrasound pics as of late. One of her sucking her thumb and one (of today) where she sticks her tongue out!!
Please keep praying because although this is really good news and a good sign we are not out of the clear. We need her to put on weight and we need the placenta to keep working. Please keep praying for nourishment, improvement, growth and healing.
Thank you!
x, Jami
YAY! Jami, that is such happy news! I am still praying!! I am so happy to hear things are looking up! :D
Love you girl!
that is just awesome. every little bit is progress and pointing in the right direction.
thank you for keeping us posted through your blog.
stay resting and thinking positively – you’re in my prayers!
That’s fret news! Everyones prayers are working!!! You are in my prayers!
Read this in a book and it made me think of baby Eisley… “Dear God, be good to me. The sea is so wide and my boat is so small.” So glad to hear the good news today.
So happy to hear hopeful news!!!
Oh man, this just made my night. Still praying. Love you girlie.
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! What exciting news!
The doctors really rely on these tests to let them know how she is doing. Good signs!
Hang in there! Love!
awesome! We are praying for baby Eisley!
Welcome news! Believing our Father to cover you in his protective care and nourish you into a big girl. Praying for Mommy and Daddy to be strong and comforted as they hope in the Lord.
Praying for you and your little girl!!! Great to hear that she is doing better!
Hi, I just found your blog through Blog Frog…wow! You sweet thing. You and Eisley are going through a lot now! May blessings to you! I am so happy you’ve gotten some encouraging news. That’s wonderful! I pray she continues to grow stronger each day! Nice to meet you! ~Kimberly
I’m so happy to hear this! You are in a lot of people’s prayers, around the world.
VERY, VERY GLAD. Will keep praying. LOVE you ALL!