We had our amnio this morning. They were not able to extract any fluid, because : 1) my fluid level was low, 2) the baby was kicking the needle, 3) my uterus was contracting and restricting the needle so she couldn't pull out any fluid.
They stopped the procedure, cleaned me up, and put me on the monitor for a little over half an hour. They had done an extensive sonogram, getting measurements of the baby and making sure she's fully developed, which she is. Unfortunately, the only way they can tell lung maturity before birth is by testing the amniotic fluid. Since they couldn't get any, they couldn't test it, and therefore don't know if her lungs are mature or not.
Where the prayers come in : the Perinatologist (high risk pregnancy specialist) consulted with our OB/GYN after the tests this morning. They came to the conclusion that it's best for me and for Zoe if she comes tomorrow, as planned. We need prayers that her lungs are mature. We need prayers that she will be strong. We need prayers that she won't have to spend an inordinate amount of time in the nursery after she's born. My stomach is in knots as I write this, but I can only trust in God and the knowledge He has given to these Doctors. I can only trust that they are doing what they honestly believe is best. That's all I can do, and all I can hope for is a healthy and normal outcome tomorrow morning.
The amnio and the invasion of the needle set off a little rambunctious streak in Zoe and I've been having mild cramping and contractions since we were done at Noon, but it's not alarming. I'm just a little scared about tomorrow. That's a lie. I'm a LOT scared about tomorrow. But I know the Lord is my Shepherd and HE will bring us through this time and we will emerge with our beautiful, healthy, normal, mature-lunged baby girl.
We go to the hospital at 5:15 tomorrow morning, the surgery is scheduled to begin at 7. Thank you so much for reading. Thank you so much for your prayers. Expect pictures as soon as we can get them online!
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