Monday, October 25, 2010

What will tomorrow hold?

I had an ultrasound this evening to check my fluid levels. My amniotic fluid is now measuring 40.41 cm. At 32 weeks the average amount of amniotic fluid is 14.4 cm. The amniotic fluid index charts that I could find on the internet only went up to the 97th percentile which was 26 cm so it looks like I am way off the charts. The sonographer called my doctor after my ultrasound to see if they wanted to see me today but everyone was already out of the office. She talked to my doctor by calling the after hours hotline and he said to call first thing in the morning for an appointment. They want to see me tomorrow. I am guessing that if they want to see me then they are going to want to do something. Either drain the amniotic fluid or induce me. I am just hoping for some relief. I have been having horrible pain in my back and ribs. I guess from the pressure of all of the fluid.

So I have a feeling that some decision will be made tomorrow. That even if tomorrow isn't going to be her birth date that we will at least have some idea when that day will be. I have very mixed emotions. I am very ready for this pregnancy to be over but not ready for her to be born. I so wish I wasn't having these fluid problems and I could just leave her in there as long as possible. But it is getting very physically difficult to continue and I know at some point it will be dangerous for me. I am just trying to trust that this is all happening in God's time. So tonight could be my last night with Ella inside me. That is hard. But I am just trying look forward to the excitement of getting to meet her and spend some time with her before we have to give her back.

14 comments:

  1. Oh no, Court! I'll be praying. :(

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  2. I'm saying lots of prayers Courtney!

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  3. I am praying for you!

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  4. Continue to trust, He always knows what is best. Praying for you always.

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  5. We are praying for you in New Orleans - my mom will be praying as soon as I get a chance to tell her too!

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  6. Dear Courtney,

    I follow your Blog since a while, but since we have been travelling, and I was doing this via my mobile, I cant remember, if I finally ever commented or not. (I think, I did, because I remember, that I wrote about our children being the same age...but I am not sure if it worked then, so I will introduce myself again:-))

    In this difficult moment I feel like I have to tell you, that I pray for you and your family! I put your blog on my blogroll, so not only me, but a number of people around me have little Ella in their prayers, too.

    I am a little behind you, expecting our little Valentina and she was diagnosed with anencephaly end of June. She ist due on January 3...
    We are a family from Germany (that´s why my english is so poor:-)) and she is also our 4th child.

    I pray for you today, hoping, they can give you more time with Ella and also reduce pain!
    I can understand soooo well, how you feel!

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  7. Courtney, I will say a special prayer for you and Ella this morning. God is good. And He is going to surround you through this entire experience.

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  8. I´m a friend of Iko from Germany thats how we heard about you and Ella!
    We pray for you, that Gods will comes true and that he blesses and comforts you.
    Many greatings from a 4child mother in Germany

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  9. Courtney, I am praying for a ton of things for you today and in the days to come. My heart aches for you and at the same time I quickly remember how exciting it is to think you will maybe get to meet baby Ella soon. You are held in prayer by many - may you feel His presence and have peace and joy in your meeting. (Melissa's Mom)

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  10. Courtney we are praying for Gods blessings for you and your family.

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  11. Courtney, I am just praying over you right now. Seven weeks ago I was in the exact same spot. I feel those emotions as if they're happening right now. Having that much fluid is SO UNCOMFORTABLE. Just praying that whatever your doctors and you decide to do as you move forward, that you would feel God's peace that passes all understanding!!

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  12. Praying for you Courtney.... you are an amazing woman and I will just send thoughts and prayers your family's way today.....

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