I have been hesitant to post this since I wrote it up about a month ago. I don't really know why, I guess I didn't want to make a big deal of it. But now that we know everything is probably going to be ok I guess I will share.
At baby's first ultrasound everything looked great with the exception of finding out I have a two vessel umbilical cord. (Normally you are supposed to have a vein and two arteries in your umbilical cord. Mine is lacking one of the arteries.) My doctor didn't seem too concerned because when he has seen it, everything has turned out normal. But I have a good friend who also went through this and Brandon and I felt better about getting a second opinion.
So the in the beginning of April we were able to meet with a perinatologist and have another in depth ultrasound, which also showed baby's development to be good. While this can cause some problems with the liver, heart or genetic disorders (none of which were detected in either ultrasound), the most common result of SUA (Single Umbilical Artery) is slow growth rate. In addition to regular visits, we are going to watch baby's growth with scans at 32 weeks and 36-37 weeks and biweekly stress tests starting at 32 weeks.
Baby 28 Weeks
Wednesday marked 32 weeks and we had our third ultrasound. The boys were able to join us. Armed with bribery candy, our family of four was about to see #5 move around. Sam thought it was pretty neat and was really interested in what we were looking at, especially when he could recognize body parts on his own. Jackson was more interested in his lollipop, but kept on saying "baby" over and over and over again. Once again we are blessed to report everything with baby looks good. He is measuring about 3 day behind, which apparently is really good. They would be more concerned if he measured 3 weeks late at this point.
Baby 32 Weeks
Next question is who is this little boy going to look like?
5 comments:
I am so glad that everything is looking good, and I pray that it continues that way for you! I don't know who he'll look like, but rest assured he is going to be a cutie pie!! Good luck with the final stretch.
Glad everything is looking good so far. Good luck in the next few weeks and keep us posted!
I am so glad that everything is ok. The little guy will be in my prayers. It's hard to tell from his profile who he will look like. But either way he will be way cute!
so glad he's growing well and looking adorable! such a great picture, em, that ultrasound is so clear.
also glad you got that second opinion & they are keeping a close eye on him & on you too. even though i know there's not much to worry about at this point, it's better to be safe than sorry & after having gone through it, i wouldn't recommend any other way!
can't wait to see the new fella. you guys have the cutest little boys!
Sounds like a plan! I wager he will look like a Parker, Max, or maybe Reese? ;)
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