I've been moving around more slowly these past dew days and Frazer was planning to drive us to the doctor this morning but he was called into a meeting and I assured him I would be fine to drive. Frazer met Isaac and I at the appointment and it appeared Dr. Tate was running a little behind so we decided to go ahead and see the physicians assistant/nurse practitioner to get things moving.
Everything was proceeding normally and a quick ultrasound was performed that usually results in a quick look, all normal then free to go. Today however was different. Tia didn't like what she saw regarding the baby's heart beat. Then I was moved to another room and hooked up to a fetal heart monitor.
After 15 mins or so Dr. Tate came in to observe the read out and the consensus was the baby's heart rate was too fast. He wanted me to go straight to the hospital, no stops or detours for an additional ultrasound. If the baby is in distress he said I might be induced but if there wasn't time I could end up with an emergency c-section.
What!? At this point my head was spinning. It was more information than I could process. Frazer had left his wallet and everything at his office but when the doctor tells you go straight to the hospital thats what you do. On the drive there I had time to process what was happening. The thought of having a baby in distress had never crossed my mind it was a scary thought. Being induced and/or having another c-section was also not high on my list but the more I thought about I decided is was best to trust my doctor and let the events unfold how they may.
What!? At this point my head was spinning. It was more information than I could process. Frazer had left his wallet and everything at his office but when the doctor tells you go straight to the hospital thats what you do. On the drive there I had time to process what was happening. The thought of having a baby in distress had never crossed my mind it was a scary thought. Being induced and/or having another c-section was also not high on my list but the more I thought about I decided is was best to trust my doctor and let the events unfold how they may.
We got to the hospital, checked in and had a bit of wait which surprised me. And then the ultrasound was underway. After a couple of different scans the ultrasound showed the baby's heart rate was normal. A specialist came in a did another scan and also confirmed the heart rate was normal.
Afterwards I had a non-stress test and I was hooked up to the fetal monitor. lThe test was also normal but did confirm I've been having contractions.
Afterwards I had a non-stress test and I was hooked up to the fetal monitor. lThe test was also normal but did confirm I've been having contractions.
That was it. All normal. Time to go home. Rest. I was very relieved to know the baby was okay. The staff indicated if they monitored every baby all day long they would find inconsistent heart rates. However they did tell me to eliminate all caffeine, coffee, chocolate, tea, etc from now until the baby is born as a precaution.
However, on one level I was bummed to not have the baby today. I'm so uncomfortable and after leaving the doctors office processing the possibility of having a rushed delivery I was kinda of excited to have a baby today. Today's not the day and that's okay. Better for this little love bug to stay cozy and keep growing until it's time. But talk about an emotional roller coaster!
The other positive of the day was having a dry run to show us where we weren't prepared. During this entire process Isaac was with us and with all the excitement he turned into a wild child. While I was having the non-stress test Isaac decided play with the dividing curtains whipping them back and forth to make as much noise as he could with the rings on the rails and wrapping himself up in the curtains. Let's just say when the big day does arrive Isaac will certainly need to stay at home and I'll make sure my hospital bag is actually packed and ready to go. :)
The other positive of the day was having a dry run to show us where we weren't prepared. During this entire process Isaac was with us and with all the excitement he turned into a wild child. While I was having the non-stress test Isaac decided play with the dividing curtains whipping them back and forth to make as much noise as he could with the rings on the rails and wrapping himself up in the curtains. Let's just say when the big day does arrive Isaac will certainly need to stay at home and I'll make sure my hospital bag is actually packed and ready to go. :)
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