Jeremy and I went in for my ultrasound yesterday to see our little baby. We have an awesome neighbor who watched Tayvin for us while we were gone, and she is doubly awesome b/c it took forever. When we finally got in, the ultrasound tech was annoyed that we hadn't had a 12 weeks ultrasound. She asked if I had late care or something, and when I explained that we just didn't get one because we were paying for it ourselves she asked why we weren't on Medicaid. The answer? Because I don't want to be, at least here in Georgia. Anyways, she started the ultrasound and the first thing we see is a little bottom. The tech looked around, and it would appear that our baby is a little girl! At least, we didn't see any boy parts. ;)
The tech then measured the head, stomach, and leg, and got really anxious because the baby's growth was in the 3rd percentile. She was asking if we were sure about the due date, and asked if we had heard of IUGR. She was also annoyed because she couldn't check the chambers of the heart because the baby was too small. Then she grabbed a nurse and because we're moving they wanted to make sure that we would tell our new doctor about the ultrasound and to make sure I got another. What's frustrating is that if you move the due date back a week the baby jumps up to the 19th percentile, and IUGR is impossible to diagnose without another ultrasound. And an ultrasound tech is not supposed to diagnose anything. That's the doctor's job. But the midwife seemed to ignore it. It felt like since I'm moving, they're just going to pass the buck. I'm really glad I'm not giving birth at this birth center, I have not had a great experience there.
So if I had gone and done the 12 week ultrasound, this might not be a problem. Yesterday I didn't feel like anything was wrong, and felt really calm throughout the visit. I think it helped that Jeremy was there. But today Jeremy is at work and I've been throwing up, and I'm really worried about this little baby. IUGR is intra-uterine growth restriction, and it can cause death in the womb. That's the scariest sentence I've ever written. So I'm in limbo right now because my due date could just be off, or my baby could not be getting enough oxygen in the womb. Or the baby could just be small. Heaven knows petite women run on both sides of our families. But of course my pregnant brain is trained to be paranoid and worry, so that's what I'm doing. So if you can, please keep us in your prayers, and hope that we'll find out everything is ok once we get to Idaho.
It's easy for me to say, but don't worry until you find out for sure. Due dates are completely subjective. With our 4th, they moved the due date up a week. He was born "3 weeks early" but was 7 1/2 pounds and completely ready. We'll keep you in our prayers, but I would wait until you move and get another opinion before worrying too much. This lady didn't sound professional, and you're right, she's not a doctor.
ReplyDeleteOh Grace! I can imagine you would be anxious! We will absolutely keep you in our prayers! Please keep us updated on how things go. I am SO excited you're having a little girl though and I'll pray everything goes well. When you're sick at home and thinking the worse - call me and I'll distract you! Seriously :)
ReplyDeleteSending prayers. Everything is so much scarier when there's a baby involved! I hope your next doctor takes a look and says "Well, I don't know what in the world they were talking about. Your baby is perfect".
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you are going through this frustration and pain right now...our female brains tend to worry anyway and being pregnant just makes it worse!!! You are in my prayers, as is your little one. Keep us updated.
ReplyDeleteThat is scary to hear, but Heavenly Father is there for you. No matter what happens, that little spirit is your forever. But I'm sure there's nothing to worry about. ;) And we have kept you in our prayers for the 2 years you've been gone, so no stopping now! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited its a girl, you are gonna have so much fun. Little girls, somethin' about them that is so special. That's why if/when we get pregnant, we want another girl. Sure there's drama, (and they lied about terrible 2's, its terrible 3's you wanna watch out for haha) but its so worth it!
We love you!
I am praying for you and sending all my love your way. If you ever want to call me please do. You can vent, or stress, or just chat.
ReplyDeleteI will bear my testimony that Heavenly Father knows you and He knows what kind of stress you are under right now. He loves you and He loves that sweet girl that you are carrying. Whether He lets you raise her now or He asks you to wait and raise her later, she is yours forever. Call me on Skype any evening! I'd love to talk with you!!