God is good!! On Tuesday, I got the best news I've probably ever received at an OB appointment, past or present. Upon arrival, we were once again given an ultrasound. If you recall from my last post, I was diagnosed with placenta previa at 19 weeks. The placenta was completely covering the opening of my uterus. This has to be watched very closely and can be extremely dangerous, resulting in major complications including hemorrhage, early labor, etc. Well, we get in for the ultrasound and I am everything but calm on the inside. If you know my pregnancy history, you know that I've heard it all! I digress....The technician does her thing and then moves us into another room for the general OB appointment with the dr. He reviews the results and gives us great news. The condition has improved and is no longer a previa (covering the uterus). It is still low lying, but this is not necessarily a problem. It appears that it is doing what it should and moving right on up, and out of the way; making way for the little one to be able to get into position. Let's just hope she hangs around for at least 9-10 more weeks. After all, I'm only 28 weeks pregnant at this point! :)
He also informed me that the baby is developing just as she should. The 2-vessel umbilical cord is not showing signs of causing auxiliary problems (slow development, low weight, etc.) In fact, she is measuring right on target and already weighs 2 pounds, 3 ounces. Thank God. Dr. W made the comment that it looks like we might have another "healthy" baby. I guess that is a nice way of saying "pleasantly plump". ;)
Finally, there is NO sign of polyhydramnios (excessive amniotic fluid levels); the condition I had while carrying Lauren. If I didn't mention it before, I was treated by a neonatalogist in Chattanooga because of this. It was unbelievably scary thinking that something might be wrong with my baby that could be causing this. **Side Note: When pregnant, and presented with a name you can't pronounce, or experiencing an unusual symptom....let the dr.'s diagnose and walk you through it. Don't do too much research via the Internet (WebMD, Wikipedia, etc.). You will only drive yourself nuts!! And, if you're like me, you will have diagnosed yourself with, I don't know...prostate cancer or something equally ridiculous! ;)** Now that I got that off my chest, I am happy to report that my fluid levels were excellent. It appears that we are on the right track for possibly a "normal" 3rd trimester. Wow, after many complications while carrying Lauren, a miscarriage between the pregnancies, and an odd start this time around, I am relieved to think that it might just be a little boring in the weeks to come! I am not complaining or boasting, just extremely thankful!!
Until next time. God Bless!
Brandi
If I haven't already said it, my blood pressure and heart rate have been wonderful at every dr. visit too. I blew my glucose test out of the water (so NO 3 hour test, insulin, and/or needles). My weight gain is in a good range, and the swelling in my hands and feet has only been minimal. I realize this could all change, but at this point, I choose to believe that God is watching out for me and little Alyssa Claire. For that, we choose to praise Him!!
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