Today was my ultrasound I am 30w2d! Elijah looked great, moving like crazy as always. He weighed in at a whopping 4lbs5oz! Technically he is measuring about 2 weeks ahead, but of course the ultrasounds can be off a bit. We saw him "practicing" breathing which was great! She asked right away if we had gotten the steroids, so that made me feel better that they obviously have helped. He was also yawning, it was so cute.
Now the big question was how the placenta looked. It's still a complete, which means it's still covering the cervix. It's moved up from where it was originally which is good but at the moment if it stays where it is I will have to delivery at 36 weeks. If it moves up enough to be considered a partial I can go to 37 or 38 weeks depending on how the next ultrasounds look. My doctor had said in the past that if I were to have a decent bleed after 34 weeks she would just deliver me so I really hope I can hang on until at least 36 weeks.
Although 36 weeks is only 4 weeks from my due date and 1 week until he is considered "full term", he would still be considered late term preemie. The main concern with babies that are considered late term preemie is feeding and gaining weight. He may need to go to the nicu to help him with eating but he also may be able to come home with us right away which is what we will be praying for!
We are so very thankful that he is looking good and that I am still pregnant. Heres to at least another 5 weeks and 5 days!
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