When we went in for our 20 week ultrasound everything went well, but they found a two vessel umbilical cord, instead of the normal three vessel cord. So we initially had a fetal EKG done to make sure the baby's heart was okay, which it was, and since then we been doing "growth" ultrasounds every four weeks to make sure our little guy is growing properly. Today we discovered that our "little guy" isn't so little anymore! Already weighing in at 6 lbs. they told me to expect at least an 8 lb. baby. The ultrasound tech also commented on the fact that our baby has huge feet, in fact she called them Flinstone feet! Does that sound familiar to anyone else? (We were told the same thing when Gabe was a baby. And yes, he had huge feet!)
Oh, and he has hair too! We could see hair on the ultrasound today. How cool is that?
Anyway, it's great to know that the baby is growing well and as far as we can tell he is healthy. I've actually been very grateful for these ultrasounds. They've been a pain in one sense since I can't take Gabe, so I always have to find a sitter, and it's just a lot more time I have to spend in the doctor's office. But, it's really helped ease my mind during this pregnancy. There are still other issues we could run into with the two vessel cord, but we won't know until he is born. However, the odds are more in our favor of everything being normal since the EKG and his growth are both normal.
As I get closer to delivering I've been thinking a lot about how calm and at peace I've been throughout this pregnancy. Which is out of character for me. I tend to stew and worry about things. So the fact that I've been calm and relatively worry free about what could "potentially" be wrong with our baby is amazing to me. I really think I have to thank my Heavenly Father for giving me the peace of mind I needed to get through this pregnancy. It's nice to be anxious and excited for this little guy to join our family, opposed to worrying incessantly about him - and for that I am feeling truly grateful!
Here are some pictures, so you can see how fun it's been for us to watch this little guy grow!
As I get closer to delivering I've been thinking a lot about how calm and at peace I've been throughout this pregnancy. Which is out of character for me. I tend to stew and worry about things. So the fact that I've been calm and relatively worry free about what could "potentially" be wrong with our baby is amazing to me. I really think I have to thank my Heavenly Father for giving me the peace of mind I needed to get through this pregnancy. It's nice to be anxious and excited for this little guy to join our family, opposed to worrying incessantly about him - and for that I am feeling truly grateful!
Here are some pictures, so you can see how fun it's been for us to watch this little guy grow!
10 comments:
Glad to see that he is so healthy!! Good luck getting through the next few weeks!
Those are some fun images. How exciting. I agree it would be nice to have those frequent ultrasounds and peace of mind. We pray all will go well!
I am so glad that we have ultrasounds to help put us at ease. I love those pictures! Don't you always wonder what they are going to look like compared to Gabe? It's hard to imagine a child looking differently than the one you already have! Good luck with the rest of it! I hope everything turns out great!
Oh glad it all looks good, been there done this on weekly ultrasound but what a comfort!! HAIR that just made my day love to hear it, missy they could see her hair on the ultrasound and if you remember she was the monkey coming out with all the hair...You look great!! Will miss you at the shower tomorrow but you'll be there in spirit...xo sue
How wonderful to see my grandson and looking so good! I just think what a blessing it has been for you to be able to have these ultra-sounds. It truly has brought all of us great peace...but most importantly it has brought you peace. Hang in there for this next little while. We can't wait to see you and this little guy (and the big guys, too, of course!) XOXO
Love those face shots. I always cry at my ultrasounds... because I do feel so lucky!
You are in that final stretch!!!! If you need anything, including a Sonic drink break just let me know I would be happy to do my part :)
Keep going with the peace and calm...
Keep going with the peace and calm...
We're excited to hear whenever this big little guy arrives! We'd be happy to help out with Gabe too.
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