Wednesday, November 23, 2011

"No one ever damaged their eyesight looking on the brighter side of life"

Happy Wednesday All,

Wow has it been a busy past week!  We had our monthly appointment in the cities.. and at this point it sounds like its going to stay monthly!! WOO HOO!!!  It was another long day.. but we got the valet parking at the hospital figured out. That was one of the highlights of our day :)  Our first appointment was 2.5 hrs it involved transfer of care, which was just going through my entire life history so that they can get everything correct.  We also had a Biophysical Profile Ultrasound, which I will have every week starting the first week of December. This test measures the baby's heart rate, muscle tone, movement, breathing, and the amount of amniotic fluid around the baby. We then had our regular level 2 u/s which looks at every single part of Westin.  They do this every time to make sure there are no major changes... which thank god there weren't.  His ventricles were down from 9.7mm to 6.8 mm.. this is AMAZING news.  These numbers indicate that there is still no sign of hydrocephalus!! However we also know that this can change at anytime.. We also got a good look at his adorable button noes, and he also thought it would be a good idea to stick his tongue out at us! but we have learned celebrate the little things when they come our way!  He weighed in at 3.6lbs and is in the 56% for growth.. right where they want him to be.  He still has a big head which makes me laugh everytime.. and makes me feel like a normal prego rood, as I know this is something that runs in the family :)  Once done with the U/S we had the Fetal MRI... that was an experience.  They told me to plan on a hour but with Westins cooperation we were done in 30 min!  This MRI was ordered by the neurosurgeon to get a better look at the opening on the spine and also at the other mass that was seen on the October u/s.  The Dr called us last night at 9:45 pm!  Hey better late the never!  We were hoping with this phone call that we would know exactly was it was... WRONGO.  They still don't know, he said we will continue with the regular plan, and deal with it when Westin makes his arrival.  Another waiting game.. story of my life.  We also got a plan in place so that I can do my weekly Biophysical profile u/s and Nonstress Tests in Wahpeton!  so just to give you an idea of what my December looks like.....

Dec 6-Bio U/S 8 A.M.
Dec 7-Bi-Weekly check up
Dec 16-Bio U/S, Level 2 U/S, NST
Dec 20-Bio U/S 8:50 A.M.
Dec 27-Bio U/S 8 A.M.
Jan 3-Bio U/S 8 A.M.

Dec 9-NST 11:30 A.M.
Dec 23-NST 11:30 A.M.
Dec 30-NST 11:30 A.M.
Jan 6-NST 11:30 A.M.

I hope you all have a SUPER thanksgiving..

If there is anything I have learned from this experience, its when you get to the end of your rope.. tie a know and hang on!

XOXO

~Heather

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

28 Weeks!



Hey all,

I wanted to post a picture of my belly at 28 weeks.. I'm starting to feel like a small house  :)  but the Dr says my weight gain is right on track...

Today we had another monthly appointment.  We really look forward to these appointments because there are no weird tests/ machines ect.  they actually make us feel like a normal expecting couple at least for 30 minutes!  It was another good appointment.  We received a copy of all of the letters that the Dr;s in the cities sent to my regular Dr.  I was really impressed with how detailed all of there letters were.. they really have a plan in place which makes us feel a little at ease.  The plan is still to have a C-section at 39 weeks.  They are suggesting that I be in the Minneapolis area starting at 37 weeks just in case I would go into labor early.... I dont feel like being stuck in Wahpeton in a blizzard and in labor...So details for that are still being worked out.  We will continue to keep everyone posted on any updates.

I also came across a link on one of my Spina Bifida Blogs for this book and its to cute not to share... it brought tears to my eyes.  I hope you all enjoy it!

http://www.myspinabifidabook.org/pdf/SpinaBifidaBook_Eng.pdf