Because of gestational diabetes, the doctor ordered an non-stress test to check on Baby Harlan. The test was very high tech, consisting literally if a tin can and spoon! Nurse Julie set the fetal monitor and we listened to Harlan's heart beat. He knew something was going on, because he settled right down! Every 10 minutes, nurse Julie would beat the can with the spoon near the baby bump! The goal was to startle Harlan and watch his heart rate. He did text-book perfect for each of the three times the loud noise came! His heart rate would rise and fall as it should. We were proud of our 'lil man!
After our fancy testing, Dr. Looff came in. He checked and Mommy was still at 3 cm. Dr. Looff said it would still be awhile! He ordered another non-stress test and an ultrasound for next week's appointment. So far, everything looks great and Mommy and Harlan are doing fine! Just a couple weeks left!
*Photo courtesy of Sarah DeBorde. Many thanks for the great photo shoot!
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