On Monday Dec 19th, I went back to Dr. Weltman, who happens to be a perinatalologist (lucky me :-P), to discuss where we go from here. I have been classified as a High-Risk Pregnancy for being at risk for preterm labor. As of right now, I do NOT need to limit my activity, NOR have I been put on bed rest. They just want to keep a closer eye on me and baby girl. If I go into labor before March, then I need to go straight to INOVA Fairfax, as they are better equipped to deal with a baby that small. If I go into labor in March or after, I'm safe to go to Potomac Hospital (which happens to be across the street from my house). Both Hospitals have the same Neonatal doctors on rotation there.
She gave me a referral to INOVA Fairfax Hosptial for perinatal ultrasounds to monitor Baby Girl. I need to go back every 4 weeks. Which isn't too bad.
So now I've got three doctor appointments every four weeks: one for Hashimoto's, another for routine OB appointments, and another for perinatal ultrasounds. I'm exhausted just from going to the doctors. Another downside with being classified as High-Risk is that I now have a husband that over-reacts to every ache, pain, groan, and moan.
She gave me a referral to INOVA Fairfax Hosptial for perinatal ultrasounds to monitor Baby Girl. I need to go back every 4 weeks. Which isn't too bad.
So now I've got three doctor appointments every four weeks: one for Hashimoto's, another for routine OB appointments, and another for perinatal ultrasounds. I'm exhausted just from going to the doctors. Another downside with being classified as High-Risk is that I now have a husband that over-reacts to every ache, pain, groan, and moan.
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