Saturday, October 25, 2014

NST and fluid levels

Yesterday  we had two tests done. One was a non-stress test (NST) to monitor his heat beat. Then did an ultrasound just to measure his amniotic fluid and if he had created any more. Now amniotic fluid can vary from the position of the baby, its divided into 4 quadrants and measured in pockets. Last Tuesday  he was an 8 (lower but safe) and today 13! WHOO HOO! Way to go Graysen. We then monitored his heartbeat. I  was strapped to two monitors to my belly the same ones you use in labor and delivery. His heartbeat was in the 150's which is healthy! I even had some contractions during the monitoring and his heart rate was fine during those too. They then wanted to do another ultrasound to look at his heart so we changed rooms and got to watch his heartbeat on the big screen vs the tiny computer monitor. Heart looks nice and strong on that ultrasound too! His amniotic fluid was showing 11 which like I said can vary even on babies position. He is still head down and they noticed he does have hair on his head. HOW CUTE! Now when your 37 weeks pregnant everything is so squished that its hard to look at too many details. They did say I was measuring 5 days early  and that he was weighing in at 7 lbs 8 oz and we think we saw 15" long. Give or take a pound on his weight. We have our regular checkup next Tuesday and then another NST that day as well. They just want to make sure nothing has changed and that everything is still looking healthy. So there you go! We are so happy he is doing well in there and can't wait to meet the lil guy!

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