At the OB's office they do weekly non-stress tests and at the specialist they run different kinds of tests through the ultrasound.
This week they did what is called a Biophysical Profile (BPP).
Its done through an ultrasound where they measure 4 different things about the baby:
1. Body movements
2. Practice breathing movement (to make sure they are practicing using their lungs at this point in case they are born early)
3. Muscle tone
4. Amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby
They score each test, the most it can be is a 2 for each test for a total of 8, she scored an 8!
Go Ellie!!
They say the score, along with other factors, will be used to help make some decisions about whether your baby is healthy enough to stay in your uterus or whether it would be better for your baby to be born sooner…
Yikes right!
So there will be no rest for this little lady. She will be extremely closely monitored for the rest of the time shes in there! I feel like we're in very good hands.
