Saturday, February 7, 2009

Update - SFO

We made it to San Francisco!!! We went to doctor's appointment (OB Consult, Sonogram, and Antenatal testing) yesterday afternoon after we arrived and found out that little Addison is approximately 6lbs 3oz. They also told us that her head is really large (like daddy) so they did not do another LHR because it would be really skewed.

When we met with the OB, we were told that I have several factors that can lead to preterm labor ... High AFL, Shortening Cervix, and Uterine inflammation. During antenatal testing, I was having mild contractions. They are concerned, and we were told that if she decides to come early that they would not stop labor. As far as Addison, she did very well during her first antenatal testing. She was active and responsive.

Jason and I are settled into our apartment on Sutter. It is actually nice and it is our home for the next two weeks. We are hoping that we can get into the Family House after that which would be nice since it is very close to UCSF Medical Center.

We have another round of appointments on Monday afternoon. We tour the NICU, meet the surgeons, have antenatal testing, and go the the OB to be checked. The doctor let us know that he is going to schedule an induction date after he checks me on Monday, so we will know exactly when the little one will be here unless she decides to make an early entrance.

5 comments:

Julie Purdie said...

Hi Marion and Jason ... glad y'all made it to SF. You are in our prayers.

- Julie & Scott from Sonrise

*super dude and super dog* said...

I don't know if you know, but Carter tried to make his grand appearance at 31 weeks and they were able to stop the contractions after a 3 day stay at Duke with Procardia. I was put on bedrest and had to take the meds every few hours until he was born at 39 weeks. Hang in there--bedrest can be boring, but it's worth it. Enjoy the time because when she gets here, you'll be up and running! :)

Anonymous said...

So glad y'all made it to SF safely!

Y'all are always in our thoughts and prayers! If there is anything we can do please let us know!

Alex, Ingrid, Alina & Robbie Houchin said...

Well done for having made it this far. My water broke when I was 34 weeks pregnant and all the doctors told me to relax as Alina had very good chances due to her advanced gestational age. Do take it easy though and as Kellie said, bedrest is a definite must. And enjoy the remainder of your pregnancy. Soon you'll get to meet your beautiful baby girl..isn't that an amazing though!
We are thinking about you.
Hugs,
Ingrid, Alex & Alina

Gina said...

What an exciting time! We are thinking of you back here in Maryland. I was put on bed rest with Wyatt for a month, also had extra fluid and was induced. You are in our prayers.

Gina
Wyatt's Mom
http://wyattjameskoger.blogspot.com/