Had the 3rd ultrasound to check the baby's growth patterns over the last month, and nothing had really changed. Leg still measuring a little small, and head/abdomen both measuring pretty large around 98-99th percentile. So what does it mean?? Doc is sending us to a perinatologist (sp?) to do an in depth scan of the baby to make sure there is nothing wrong with the head specifically. We were reassured that the last two ultrasounds didn't present anything, but because of the baby's size the doc want's to check it out further. He said he didn't think it was anything except just a large baby, but they need to do the extra scan to rule out the very slight possibility of any rare disorders that might be present. He also is ordering a baby stress test every week unless the perinatologist says it is not necessary. I will have one on tues and then I will find out at my next scan on Wed whether or not I need to keep doing the stress tests. (They will just hook me up to the baby monitors for about 30 min or so just like they do when in labor to check for signs of stress in the baby).
I really think everything is okay, but I'm glad they are taking precautions. Near the end of my pregnancy with Dane, I remember being sent for a detailed scan for the opposite reason...because he wasn't growing anymore, but everything turned out to be fine and he was born like a week later in good health. I'm just hoping this larger baby means he might want to come a little earlier than expected.....hint hint little one!
So, I will post again next week after my scan on Wed.
Here are a few pics in the mean time...I wanted to do them now because next week will be pretty crazy with all the doc appts.
First, here's a reminder of me at 26 weeks (I wore the same shirt to try to get a good comparison)...
Now, here's 4 weeks later at almost 30 weeks! The front view looks good...just poppin' out forward.......
...But the side view looks SO big to me. Guess it doesn't help to be wearing a super tight shirt!! Check out the next pic for a comparison to my last pregnancy.
This was when I was 7 months pregnant with Dane! Not sure the exact # of weeks but it was probably pretty close to where I am now....but the size is definitely different!
2 comments:
It was good to see you this weekend. Glad you came and hung out with us! Don't worry about taking out the cones, I'm sure it happens all the time! You really look so good, keep us posted on whats happening with the baby.
You are definitely bigger with this one! But you still look good! Pregnancy works with you! :) Thanks for your comment on my blog... It's nice to know that I am NOT alone!
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