Wow, the 21st really snuck up on me this month! Here it is almost the end of the day, and I haven't even started yet. I'll do my best to catch up!
I'm Jamie, I'm 32 (very nearly 33) years old, married to JP for just over 2 years (but together for 6). I am 18 months post-op, roux-en-y (RNY) gastric bypass surgery; there's a link above if you're interested in reading more about it. Since beginning my weight-loss journey (before pregnancy), I lost 146 pounds. I've gained about 30 of that back in the last 7 months. I suffer from Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (NCAH), which effects my fertility very similarly to PCOS. Untreated it causes elevated testosterone levels, insulin resistance, anovulation, etc. Despite these hurdles, I am 33 weeks pregnant with my first child, a little girl! It has not been without complications. I had some spotting scares, which were eventually explained by placenta previa. We're having some growth issues. IUGR was mentioned last visit. We started at 8th percentile, jumped to the 20th and 16th, but have settled back down at 7th/5th at my last two growth scans. More of my IF history and US pictures of my little peanut, if you're in to that kind of thing, can be found in the tabs toward the top of the page. If you have any questions for me, please feel free to ask!
For those of you that have been following along, we just got home for our most recent growth scan. My little girl has gained just over a pound in the last 2.5 weeks, putting her at 3 lbs, 12 oz, which is the 5th percentile for her gestational age. Her gain was pretty decent, but we're not catching up like we should be. The plan is to keep up with the twice-weekly check-ups, to make sure everything else still looks normal. She has been getting full marks on the BPPs and NSTs, where everything has been completely normal so far. Fingers crossed that it stays that way!
Congrats on the positive tests. Hope she keeps gaining and gains even a bit more quickly. Sending good thoughts.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your pregnancy. I had some spotting scares throughout my pregnancy & a drop in growth with twin 1. IUGR wasn't diagnosed, but he wanted out at 30+4 & although smaller than his brother, he now shows who's boss. Good Luck with the next few weeks. #ICLW35
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that she is gaining, even if it's slowly. Praying for you and your little family!
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how scary it's been for you that she is so small. I pray that she comes out beautiful and healthy. I'm sure the doctor's/nurses would tell you if they feared any complications. I'm so glad to hear that she IS growing and everything else seems to look great!! Hand in there Momma!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and baby girl all the very best.
ReplyDeleteWow, you have overcome and achieved so much. Your story is an inspiration! Thanks for stopping by my blog ICLW#7
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your pregnancy! Glad to hear that she is gaining. Hoping she continues to grow and hangs out for another 5+ weeks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog (I'm also at Life As I Know It). Happy ICLW!
Yay for getting bigger! I'm glad that despite being a peanut, she's following her growth track. My kid has a friend who's in the 1% of kids her age (and has been since a few months old) and it totally fine, just has a hard time reaching for things up high.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you've had quite the journey! Crossing my fingers for the next couple of months as you move into your next chapter.
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