We had our visit with the perinatologist late afternoon on Wednesday. I am so glad Cory was able to come with. From start to finish...the appointment was so good. Mostly that opinion comes from the feeling that they really cared. They were going to try and find some answers for us. Not the usual...you will never know what happened. I am not getting ahead of myself...I am not sure an answer will be found but it made me a little more hopeful that they might find a cause.
We had an ultrasound that was pretty awesome, to say the least. I believe it was a Level II. Anyway, we saw our baby pretty close up. He/She sucked her thumb (or appeared to be) and even stuck our their tongue! It was so cool to see it wiggling around. We catch a glimpse of the tiny little nose both all three of our kids have. It was an emotional experience. I felt like I connected to him/her. It was very spastic and looked like it had the hiccups. He/she was a mover and a shaker. I measured out at 13 weeks and 5 days...going into the appointment I was at 12 weeks and 5 days. We discussed the possibilities and concurred that the date would be changed as he felt the ultrasound was accurate. SO...WOOHOO...a week means everything. It is huge even if it does not seem like it. It is one less week to worry, it is closer to the end, and it means an earlier delivery date...so officially I am due December 11th. This baby could possibly make a November appearance. He also said that at 36 weeks we could do an amnio and if things were developed the discussion of a 36 week delivery could be possible. Do not get me wrong...I want the nest for this baby. I want more than anything for this baby to survive. We will do what is in the best interest of the little nubbin.
The other good news is that I will be seeing him every four weeks. I will also be seeing my regular OB every four weeks. That means I will be seeing a doctor every 2 weeks! That really helps the anxiety level. In 4 weeks I have a biophysical (I believe) scheduled where they will do an in-depth analysis of all the organs, fluids, placenta etc. I hope we don't catch an view of one particular organ:)
Beginning at 32 weeks I will be seen 2 times weekly for testing and monitoring. I know that even with all of these interventions things can still happen but at least I have the piece of mind knowing I will be closely watched.
They will be doing a lot of blood work to look for things, which will be comforting.
The whole appointment has really given me some hope...some piece of mind. I feel like I will be taken seriously. I really felt like they were going to do everything they could to get this baby here in our arms. I am not so far in the clouds but I feel a little more relaxed and I feel a little more excited for this baby...in this moment.
I can't help but think Beckett is here and rooting for us. Gosh, I love and miss that little guy. I saw a little boy at the game last night who was born October 1st...I couldn't help but think of my little guy sitting there with me...rubber band hands and all.
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Holly I am so happy for you that you have piece of mind of being watched more closely.
I have been meaning to tell you that my friend Elli was referred to a geneticist, and found out that she has a blood disorder (but never knew!), which caused her placenta to rupture.
It's been very overwhelming to say the least, but I think she feels slightly better knowing why rather than wondering why.
When/if she gets pregnant again, she will be monitored quite closely, have to take a daily shot, and will also do a 36 week amnio to deliver early.
Keep in touch!
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