We got to see our baby again this afternoon! We got to see him/her's facial features really clearly. Ahh...so beautiful! I was amazed at the clarity and how we could see the features. I just wanted to reach out to the screen and give our baby a squeeze! Very similar features, in my opinion, to our boys. The anatomy all looked great. We did not see any "parts" to indicate a boy or girl. It gets a little harder for me each time to just say no! The baby is still measuring small:( I really thought we were going to hit an all time high at this ultrasound. The movements have gotten so strong, I can feel body parts through my stomach, you can see movements just by watching my stomach...I just thought we'd hear something different. We are at 12% today. We discussed the possibility that moving my date up a week would be an answer for the low percentage, but he does not feel that is what is happening here. He looked back on all ultrasounds and concluded that it was pretty accurate...with me conceiving mid-March. That is accurate. SO, the date stays. The good news is that the babies abdomen is measuring correctly and that if there was a growth restriction problem or the baby was not getting enough nutrients the stomach would be small (that is the first place they see a decline). So little bambino has not grown much but the doctor is not concerned. I asked, "Is the size of the baby something I should worry about?" He smirked and said, "No." I think everyone knows what route I will go:) Cory asked, sweetly, is there anything she can eat? Like ice cream to help it's growth?" The answer to that is no as well. A prescription for DQ and a script for personal trainer after birth...I like that idea!


So there is not much else I can do but take care of myself and pray. Pray that this baby makes it here healthy. I don't think we could handle another outcome like last time.


The plan from here on out is repeat ultrasounds...weekly if growth continues as is. Non-stress test beginning earlier than 32 weeks twice weekly. And possible early delivery if baby is not thriving in the womb. I don't know if that means earlier than discussed, but I hope this bodes well for us as long as it is in the best interest of this child. I am comfortable with the game plan. If things were going superb we may not be getting the extra care we are. Maybe that is part of God's plan to help keep me calm and feel safe.