As promised...

Posted by Me Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:53:00 GMT

Well – we had our big ultrasound today. Everything overall looked good with Baby G. We only had two things Dr H. and the Tech wanted to keep an eye on. One- I seem to have a marginal placenta previa, meaning my placenta is lying a bit low. It is hanging over my cervix ever so slightly. Neither Dr. H or the U/S Tech seemed overly concerned. They both said that it should move up as the Baby grows. However, I will have another ultrasound in 2 months to check on it.

The other thing they noted was that Baby G has 2 small cysts in the brain. They said that every baby starts out with them but usually they see them gone by this point in time. Again, they say it’s nothing to be concerned with. They both have never seen this turn into something especially considering that all my other markers came out negative. The Tech couldn’t find any other issues during the examination that could up the odds of any issues (like Down Syndrome). Both said in all of their years of practicing they have never seen it progress. However, just to keep an eye on it, they will review it again in 2 months when we come back for our ultrasound.

So, I figure I could worry about it but I am choosing not to. Baby G looked great. Moving around – waving little hands and feet. Heart pumping blood like a champ. I know I could read into it all and drive myself crazy researching the internet, but I also know that all my other tests came out negative and Dr H. is keeping an eye on it.

In any case, those are the things that they discovered. It would have been even better if they found nothing – but alas it wasn’t that way. I feel rest assured that everything else looked perfect.

Also, we were able to find out the sex of the baby and we are proud and happy to announce that we are having a BOY! :) :) We are very thrilled at the news. We didn’t have a preference – the only thing we wanted was for the baby to be healthy and we are continuing to pray for that. :)

Everyone was convinced we were having a girl so when I told my Mom she was shocked and elated. I think the news brought on some happy tears! :)

I have gained a total of 11 lbs thus far and am 19w4d along – close to half-way through the pregnancy. Baby is measuring 11 inches and weighs about 1 lb. He’s got large feet according to the Tech – 1 1/2 inches and as said was waving his hands and feet throughout the ultrasound.

We hope that the 2 things to note will work themselves out – placenta moves up and cysts disappear. In the meantime, I am going to be grateful to be where we are at and continue to prepare for the arrival of our little boy. We don’t have any names picked out yet nor have we done anything to the would-be nursery. All in due time. :)

Ok – I must work – it’s been a disruptive (but very happy!) day! :)