25 Weeks Appointment

Yesterday I went to our 25 weeks appointment with the doctor. This was also a follow-up regarding cervical length, as I talked about in the last blog. Well, everything was great! The doctor didn't actually call me a rock star, but if he were less professional, I think he would have used those very words! Just kidding! Really though, the results of everything were outstanding. So far, I have been amazingly blessed with no complications.

I got the results of the Glucose Screening Test from last week. This is a test to check for gestational diabetes, a high blood sugar condition that some women get during pregnancy. It was negative, so I can go ahead and continue to eat whatever I want. ;)

My cervix also showed no signs of premature labor. To be on the safe side, I had my first fetal fibronectin test. Since you're at an increased risk of preterm labor with multiples, the doctor orders this test if you're having premature contractions. Fetal fibronectin is a protein in vaginal secretions that can be a signal that your body is getting ready to give birth. If the test shows no sign of the protein, there's a good chance you will not deliver within the next week or two. If the test is positive, the doctor may need to take extra steps to prevent early delivery. It's a relatively quick turn around for this test, so I will get the results today. There is no reason to believe it will be positive.

The doctor reinforced to me yesterday that weeks 24-28 are crucial for the survival of the amigos. Every week that passes is hugely important, and as of today, we're at week 25! So please remember us in your prayers that the next three weeks pass quietly and we'll be well on our way to 3 healthy, hopefully happy boys!

Just for everyone's amusement, here's an updated picture of me. It's not pretty, but hopefully it's all worth it!