Hello all! Just a brief update on my status with my perinatologist, or high-risk doctor:
My cervical measurements are still around 3cm, believe it or not; therefore, the doctor said we are "out of the woods" and she does not need to see me for...get this...FOUR WEEKS!!
Kinsey is now in the 70% on size, weighing in at a whopping 5 lbs 1 oz!!! That is one ounce shy of what Tanner weighed at birth!
Two more weeks of Terbutaline (to slow down uterine contractions) and bed rest. Then, I am released to do whatever I want and just let nature take it's course. That does not necessarily mean no NICU time for Kinsey.
I will still see my regular OB weekly and remain on the diabetic diet until delivery. Then, I can alter the diet however I see fit, but will still need my blood sugars checked six weeks post-pardum. If one is to develop Type II diabetes, she said it will happen within 10-12 years after giving birth.
My doctor also told me that this is nothing I caused. That made me feel better! I just happen to be in the 7% of women that develop gestational diabetes. She said that the "offending organ" was the placenta. The hormones released from the placenta and the ones released from the pancreas were not in sync. So, Kinsey was likely having to make a lot of insulin since my placenta was essentially causing her to live in a candy store, so to speak. Hopefully, there is time to get this under control before she arrives so that she does not have blood-sugar issues at birth.
so glad to hear the good news hol! the way you are handling all of this is just amazing.
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So glad you are doing better! How awesome that she is 5 lbs now. Hang in there with your diet. It'll be over before you know it!
ReplyDeletethanks guys! i struggled at first, but i have gotten the hang of the finger-poking and the diet isn't half bad once you get used to it. rather bland, but it's just for a little while.
ReplyDeleteI don't mean to alarm you, but Sean came down with type 1 diabetes at age 12 out of nowhere. Shots twice a day. I believe they are on the verge of a cure. I pray for it. However,that's the last thing you need to worrie about now. Just get her cooked:}
ReplyDeleteKnew all of this already, but still exciting to see it in writing! Glad that Kinsey is staying put and that you are doing well with the diet and sugar testiing.
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