Hello all,
Update: Because I was involved in a small car accident a little while ago (a truck hit my car from behind, almost no damage at all but a small jolt by the seat belt on my abdomen), the doctor decided to move my follow up ultrasound to this past Monday, June 21st -- just to be on the safe side and check on the status of the hematomas in my placenta. The two medium sized hematomas have remained the same size (about 3.5 cm), and the larger one located where the umbilical cord inserts has grown a little bit (from 5.5 cm to 6.8 cm). So that was the bad news...a little disappointing and concerning...and definitely gives us some more things to think about and consider.
However, the good and encouraging news that came from all of this is that the baby is "plugged in" pretty good - she has great blood, oxygen, and nutrient supply through the umbilical cord and she is still growing like a little weed. By ultrasound estimates, she weighs 1 pound and 7 ounces right now :) So she's gained 8 ounces in the past 20 days! All of her organs are perfectly formed and functioning, her heart rate is great - all signs point to a healthy little baby. Now we just have to try and do what we can to minimize growth of the hematomas and keep an eye on them, make sure they don't start to negatively effect the baby. We have another ultrasound scheduled in 4 weeks. In the mean time, she'll stay in there and grow and continue to be her active little self and I will be spending a lot of time in bed and resting.
My mom might be coming down to visit us pretty soon - it will be good to see family again. I really miss my family, I feel like it's been forever since I've seen them. Mom got news yesterday that she will have to get her knee totally replaced again. After 3 unsuccessful knee surgeries with her surgeon in Knoxville, she might end up getting it done in Houston and staying with us for a while. Since all of her babies have left the nest and Dad will have to work to maintain their practice while she is out recovering after surgery, it might make the most sense for her to come stay with me so that someone can make sure she is being taken care of and all.
Thanks in advance for all of your prayers. Here are a few of the pictures from the ultrasound :)
little face, 3D sonogram
long legs!
feet and part of legs
side profile :)
-Jenn & Sterling
When I read my morning Psalm, I prayed for you: Praise the Lord... For he strengthens the bars of your gates; he blesses your children within you.
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