Courtney had an NST today. NST is short for Non-Stress Test. The Non-Stress test is a simple, non-invasive test performed in pregnancies over 28 weeks gestation. The test is named “non-stress” because no stress is placed on the fetus during the test. The test involves attaching one belt to the mother’s abdomen to measure fetal heart rate and another belt to measure contractions. Movement, heart rate and “reactivity” of heart rate to movement is measured for 20-30 minutes. The results were good and the babies are doing fine.
Later on, about 6:00pm, Courtney and I both had an ST administered. ST is short for Stress Test. The Stress Test involves bringing a soon to be two year old to the hospital to eat supper, in a small room, with many distractions.
Although stressful, it was good to eat together as a family. We are all well and happy that 32 weeks will be here in a few days.
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