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Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Phew....

Thank you SO much for the prayers and encouragement yesterday. Its so hard not to get freaked out. I was researching IUGR and man, that stuff is scary! Fortunately, my appt today went REALLY well and they ruled out all the major complications. It looks like everything is measuring OK except Andrew's abdomen. He's about 10 days behind, and they think its because of my strict diet due to the GD and g/b issues. They're increasing my caloric intake and I'm supposed to go on modified bedrest. Basically, I can go to work, but as soon as I get home I have to lie down on my left side and REST. I can't do all the running around at school that I'm used to. I have to sit as much as possible and make the kids come to me. I can't do any housework or errands. (Chris says he wishes someone would tell HIM he had to eat more and do less! Haha!) They're hoping the increase in calories and decrease in activity will help Andrew gain some weight. I go back in two weeks and if he's still measuring 10 days behind or MORE, then I have to go on total bedrest. That might be OK for a day or so, but not for 4-5 weeks. I'm hoping he fattens up quickly.

Anyway, it seems all is well and things are definitely not as bad as they could be. He's got a big ol' head (measuring 35 weeks!) but we think that's just genetic. Everyone in Chris' family has a big head. Bad news for me, just fine for Andrew. Big sigh of relief here...Again, thanks so much for the encouragement. You girls are the greatest. I hope everyone is well...Chris is bugging me to get off the computer and go lie down so I'd better go.

| posted by Anna at 2:28 PM

6 Comments:

Cat, Galloping had this to say:: big head just means more room for brains! glad that he's looking good for the most part. rest up.; 2:53 PM
Jillian had this to say:: Good grief! You have had quite a hairy ride making this little guy:) Of course you have me sending all the fat wishes I can muster:)

I know how scary it is to be told your baby isn't growing enough and I am just grateful that you were able to see a specialist so quickly to set your mind at ease.

Thinking of you all - now go take it easy:); 5:41 PM
laura had this to say:: sounds like you're in good hands. enjoy pigging out and sitting on your behind!; 8:40 PM
Roxanne had this to say:: Oh wow! I am sorry to hear about this worry! But I'm glad it seems like things are okay and you're being monitored!; 1:48 AM
lorem ipsum had this to say:: Oh dear - the big head. Do you think Chris and my husband are related?

Anyway - forget the weight gain right now, take care of you and baby. Must pump- *clap* -him up!; 8:36 AM
cat had this to say:: Pfew indeed. Just catching up with you and really happy to hear that you and Andrew are ok. Hope he gains all the weight needed and you get pampered in the process.

You will all be in my thoughts.; 11:24 AM

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